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Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 22 Dec 2018, 15:56
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED





The Orville : Season One
UK certificate 15
504 mins (4-disc Boxset)

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Genre : Adventure/Comedy/Drama/Sci-Fi

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence

Directed by : various

Starring : Seth MacFarlane/Adrianne Palicki/Penny Johnson Jerald

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Set 400 years in the future and follows the adventures of the Orville, a not-so-top-of-the-line exploratory ship in Earth's interstellar Fleet. Facing cosmic challenges from without and within, this motley crew of space explorers will boldly go where no comedic drama has gone before.

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The comedy is mostly crude one liners but not to much so as to grate.
Performances are good as is the special & visual effects
The episodes story-lines are in the most part of a resealable standard but editing could have been better.

7.5/10








Gone Are the Days aka Redemption : The Last Outlaw
UK certificate 15
99 mins

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Genre : Drama/Western

Contents Advisory : Language/Sex References/Strong Violence

Directed by : Mark Landre Gould

Starring : Lance Henriksen/Tom Berenger/Billy Lush

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The story of notorious outlaw, Taylon Flynn. Aged, ill, and unable to reconcile the man he was to who he has become, Flynn is hell-bent on exiting this life in a blaze of glory. His plans go awry upon the discovery of the sordid life his estranged daughter is forced to live. To save her, he must summon the inner demons he purged long ago, and finds that redemption is a hard road to travel.

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A very slow burn drama wont be to everybody's taste
However Henriksen puts in a good performance and is complimented by decent cinematography..


5.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 30 Dec 2018, 00:23
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My Top Three Sci-Fi Films

Thanks for viewing




Alien
UK certificate 18
112 mins

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Directed by : Ridley Scott

Starring : Sigourney Weaver/Tom Skerritt/John Hurt

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After a space merchant vessel perceives an unknown transmission as a distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew attacked by a mysterious lifeform, and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.

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Top Score








Cloud Atlas
UK certificate 15
165 mins

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Directed by : Tom Tykwer/Lana Wachowski /Lilly Wachowski

Starring :Tom Hanks/Halle Berry/Hugh Grant

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An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution.

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Excellent Sci-Fi

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Interstellar
UK certificate 12
162 mins

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Directed by : Christopher Nolan

Starring : Matthew McConaughey/Anne Hathaway/Jessica Chastain

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A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival.

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Top Score





Good Viewing And a Happy New Year

Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 05 Jan 2019, 15:35
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED





Death Race 4 : Beyond Anarchy
UK certificate 18
106 mins

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Genre : Action

Contents Advisory : Strong Bloody Violence

Directed by : Don Michael Paul

Starring : Danny Trejo/Zach McGowan/Danny Glover

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Black Ops specialist Connor Gibson infiltrates a maximum security prison to take down legendary driver Frankenstein in a violent and brutal car race.

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This film is indeed brutal with strong bloody violence and entertaining enough to keep me interested
The special effects were excellent too.
Fans of the franchise will like the action.

6.5/10







Final Score
UK certificate 15
100 mins

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Genre : Action/Thriller

Cotents Advisory : Strong Violence

Directed by : Scott Mann

Starring : Dave Bautista/Pierce Brosnan/Ray Stevenson

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When a stadium is seized by a group of heavily armed criminals during a major sporting event, an ex-soldier must use all his military skills to save both the daughter of a fallen comrade and the huge crowd unaware of the danger.

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Another action movie which also held my attention with good visual and special effects.
Performances were good to...
Action fans should like this.

6.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 12 Jan 2019, 14:48
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




Alpha
UK certificate 12
93 mins

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Genre : Adventure/Drama

Contents Advisory : Injury Detail/Moderate Threat

Directed by : Albert Hughes

Starring : Kodi Smit-McPhee/Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson/Marcin Kowalczyk

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In the prehistoric past, a young man struggles to return home after being separated from his tribe during a buffalo hunt. He finds a similarly lost wolf companion and starts a friendship that would change humanity.

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A simple plot well told with stunning cinematography.. Performances were good to with an excellent
Storyline. The dialogue is in old European dialect with English sub-titles but this does not distract.
Worth a watch..


7/10







Upgrade
UK certificate 15
96 mins

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Genre : Action/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Gory Images/Language/Strong Bloody Violence

Directed by : Leigh Whannell

Starring Logan Marshall-Green/Melanie Vallejo/Steve Danielsen:

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A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.

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A well acted action movie with a good plot and storyline. The special and visual effects were stunning as were the sound design and mix.
Yhis film was on a low budget but done right
Recommended...

8/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 19 Jan 2019, 14:54
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



The 12th Man
UK certificate 15
130 mins

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Genre : Drama/History/Thriller/War

Contents Advisory : Injury Detail/Strong Violence/Threat

Directed by : Harald Zwart

Starring : Thomas Gullestad/Jonathan Rhys Meyers/Marie Blokhus

Special Note : The Film's language is in Norwegian & German with English sub-titles

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True World War II story about Jan Baalsruds, one of the 12 saboteurs sent in 1943 from England to the Nazi occupied Northern Norway. After their boat is sunk by the Germans, Jan goes on the run towards the neutral Sweden. However, the brutal weather conditions turn out to possibly be an even greater foe than the Nazi patrols.

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Often intense drama complimented by excellent performances and cinematography.
Good Direction adds to the mix with neat special and visual effects.
The Storyline is solid and the sub-titles do not distract..
Recommended

8/10







Kin
UK certificate 15
102 mins

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Genre : Action/Drama/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Threat

Directed by : Jonathan Baker/Josh Baker

Starring : Myles Truitt/Jack Reynor/Dennis Quaid

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A young boy finds a powerful otherworldly weapon, which he uses to save his older adoptive brother from a crew of thugs. Before long, the two of them are also pursued by federal agents and mysterious mercenaries aiming to reclaim their asset.

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An interesting storyline which kept my interest.
Performance were ok as were the visual effects...
Worth a watch if you are into sci-fi

6.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 26 Jan 2019, 16:13
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




The Nun
UK certificate 15
96 mins

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Genre : Horror/Mystery/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Injury Detail/Horror/Strong Supernatural Threat

Directed by : Corin Hardy

Starring : Demián Bichir/Taissa Farmiga/Jonas Bloquet

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When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together they uncover the order's unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of the same demonic nun.

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Plenty of jump scares most of which were somewhat predictable.
The performances were competent enough but I felt that the script could have been better.
Good visual and special effects compliment.
I think those that liked the "Conjuring " series will probably like this .

6.5/10






Paradox
UK certificate 18
101 mins

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Genre : Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Sexual Violence/Strong Bloody Violence

Directed by : Wilson Yip

Starring : Louis Koo/Yue Wu/Ka Tung Lam

Special Note : The Film's language is Cantonese with English sub-titles.

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When a Hong Kong police negotiator is informed about the sudden disappearance of his 16-year-old daughter in Thailand, he travels there to search for his daughter's whereabouts.

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An action packed Chinese film with excellent fight choreography.
Performances were good complimented by a strong script...
The sub-titles did distract somewhat but overall was fine.

7/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 02 Feb 2019, 16:07
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED





Mile 22
UK certificate 18
90 mins

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Genre : Action/Adventure/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Bloody Violence/Language

Directed by : Peter Berg

Starring : Mark Wahlberg/Lauren Cohan/Iko Uwais

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An elite group of American operatives, aided by a top-secret tactical command team, must transport an asset who holds life-threatening information to an extraction point 22 miles away through the hostile streets of an Asian city.

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Action packed movie with some excellent fight choreography and special effects.
Wahlberg's character was somewhat annoying but that said performances overall were good.
The storyline and plot were solid enough although the ending was .

7/10







The Predator
UK certificate 15
102 mins

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Genre : Action/Adventure/Sci-Fi/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Bloody Violence/Gory Images/Language

Directed by : Shane Black

Starring : Boyd Holbrook/Trevante Rhodes/Jacob Tremblay

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From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home. Now, the universe's most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

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This film in the Predator franchise received mixed reviews as it is a departure from previous outings.
Still the visual and special effects are still pretty good as is the storyline.
One for Sci-fi fans me thinks.

6.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 09 Feb 2019, 15:43
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




Venom
UK certificate 15
108 mins

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Genre : Action/Sci-Fi

Contents Advisory : Horror/Strong Threat/Violence

Directed by : Ruben Fleischer

Starring : Tom Hardy/Michelle Williams/Riz Ahmed

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Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

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A fun ride especially for those that like Marvel's characters ....
Good performances are compliment by the usual awesome visual effects.
The only down side was an average script but maybe I nit pick.
Worth a watch.

7/10








5th Passenger
UK certificate 15
89 mins

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Genre : Sci-Fi/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Injury Detail/String Violence

Directed by : Scotty Baker

Starring : Morgan Lariah/Manu Intiraymi/Marina Sirtis

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Set in the aftermath of an oppressive class war, a pregnant officer aboard an escape pod must struggle to survive with her remaining crew when a mysterious and vicious life form attacks, determined to become the dominant species.

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I was somewhat disappointed with this film which was often slow paced and dull.
That said the performances were good and were complimented by decent visual effects considering the low budget..
Star Trek fans will recognize some of the actors from various series
One for die hard Sci-fi addicts.

5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 16 Feb 2019, 15:06
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




Occupation
UK certificate 15
119 mins

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Genre : Action/Drama/Sci-Fi

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Language

Directed by : Luke Sparke

Starring : Dan Ewing/Temuera Morrison/Stephany Jacobsen

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A small group of town residents have to band together after a devastating ground invasion. As they struggle to survive, they realize they must stay one step ahead of their attackers, and work together for a chance to strike back.

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This film got mixed reviews but I thought it entertaining.
Ok the visual and special effects were to a tight budget but performances were fine.
I think the film may well appeal to die hard Sc-fi enthusiasts as well as occasional viewers.

6/10






Siberia
UK certificate 15
100 mins

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Genre : Crime/Romance/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Drug Misuse/Sexual Assault/Strong Sex/Language/Violence

Directed by : Matthew Ross

Starring : Keanu Reeves/Boris Gulyarin/Ashley St. George

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Lucas, a diamond trader who travels to Saint Petersburg to arrange a sale, discovers that his Russian business partner has left his hotel and gone to a small Siberian village, so Lucas also heads there to try find him.

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Oh dear a very slow paced film with an average storyline and plot.
The performances were ok but there is no getting a round the fact that it was a tad boring.
Keanu Reeves fans will be disappointed.

4.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 23 Feb 2019, 15:46
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




First Man
UK certificate 12
135 mins

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Genre : Biography/Drama/History

Contents Advisory : Infrequent Strong Language/Moderate Threat

Directed by : Damien Chazelle

Starring : Ryan Gosling/Claire Foy/Jason Clarke

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A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

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I was looking forward to viewing this film and was not disappointed.
Yes it was slow paced and the storyline a tad average, but the performances were good.
If you have an interest in Armstrongs's life for the period 1961-69 you should like this.
However those that like action in my opinion should stay clear.

7.5/10






Nazi Overlord aka Mission Overlord
UK certificate 15
86 mins

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Genre : Action/Adventure/Horror/Mystery/Sci-Fi

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Gory Images/Nudity

Directed by : Rob Pallatina

Starring : Tom Sizemore/Dominique Swain/Andrew Liberty

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A D-Day rescue mission turns ugly when a band of Allied soldiers battle with horrific experiments created by the Nazis.

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Oh dear what a load of crap...Bad everything including performances
Direction was poor and the cinematography laughable.
The special effects were ok the only redeemable feature.
Avoid

2.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 02 Mar 2019, 14:51
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Hunter Killer

UK certificate 15
117 mins

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Genre : Action/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Language

Directed by : Donovan Marsh

Starring : Gerard Butler/Gary Oldman/Common

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A U.S. submarine, the USS Tampa Bay, vanishes while shadowing a Russian Akula-class submarine in the Arctic. Rear Admiral John Fisk sends a Virginia-class submarine, the USS Arkansas, under the command of newly-promoted and unorthodox Commander Joe Glass to investigate. At the same time, a Navy SEAL team under the command of Lieutenant Bill Beaman is sent in to discreetly observe a Russian naval base. When they arrive at the naval base, they witness defense minister Dmitri Durov conducting a coup d'etat and taking Russian President Zakarin prisoner, and swiftly realize that Durov intends to trigger a war..

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This movie got mixed reviews but I enjoyed the ride and as I often say that's what counts.
The storyline was solid enough although the script was a bit iffy in places.
The performances were fine and complimented by good special and visual effects.
Worth a watch...

7/10





Halloween (2018)
UK certificate 18
101 mins

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Genre : Horror/Thriller

Cotents Advisory : Strong Bloody Violence/Gore

Directed by : David Gordon Green

Starring : Jamie Lee Curtis/Judy Greer/Andi Matichak

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Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

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Well I was underwhelmed principally because I was expecting a solid thriller.
Not a great deal of blood and gore either which to my mind a bit lame.
Still the performances were good as was the cinematography.

6/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 09 Mar 2019, 16:11
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED



Bohemian Rhapsody
UK certificate 12
129 mins

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Genre : Biography/Drama/Music

Contents Advisory : Moderate Sex References/Moderate Drug References/Infrequent Strong Language

Directed by : Bryan Singer

Starring : Rami Malek/Lucy Boynton/Gwilym Lee

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The life and times of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, leading up to their famous performance at Live Aid concert in 1985....

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Superb music and performances by everyone, and in particular that of Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury.
Highly Recommended

10/10






Between Worlds
UK certificate 15
90 mins

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Genre : Mystery/Fantasy/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Sex/Drug Misuse/Language/Violence

Directed by : Maria Pulera

Starring : Nicolas Cage/Franka Potente/Penelope Mitchell

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Joe—a down-on-his-luck truck driver haunted by the memory of his deceased wife and child—meets Julie, a spiritually gifted woman who enlists his help in a desperate effort to find the lost soul of her comatose daughter. But the spirit of Joe's dead wife proves stronger, possessing the young woman's body and determined to settle her unfinished business with the living.

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An average story line and script with performances to match.
A pity about the over done sex scenes at the expense of the plot.

5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 16 Mar 2019, 15:38
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




A Fistful of Lead
UK certificate 15
86 mins

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Genre : Western

Contents Advisory : Strong Gory Violence/Very strong Language

Directed by : Marc Price

Starring : James Groom/Tom Nolan/Duncan Casey

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Four of the West's most infamous outlaws carry out a daring bank heist in the gold-rush town, Bath Water. As the posse takes chase, things take a turn for the worse, as the bandits realize they've been double-crossed - but by who?

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A solid enough script for the most part with average performances by the cast in this low budget Film.
Those that like westerns may like this....oh the special effects were fine.

5.5/10







The Blessed Ones aka 2020 Doomsday
UK certificate 18
80 mins

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Genre : Drama/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Bloody Images/Suicide Scenes

Directed by : Patrick O'Bell

Starring : Dave Vescio/Andy Gates/Tamzin Brown

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The Blessed Ones shadows a tightly knit cult hiding in a remote desert enclave as they prepare for the impending apocalypse. Two dissenters try to escape through the vast desert wasteland as the cult embarks on a mass suicide pact.

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An average outing with performances to match. The storyline is a bit jumbled and there are some plot holes.,
Be aware that the UK DVD release, 2020 Doomsday, cover art bares no relation to the film. This is
becoming a common problem where the release company tries to hype an otherwise poor movie.

4.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 23 Mar 2019, 15:57
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED





Overlord
UK certificate 18
109 mins

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Genre : Action/Adventure/Horror/Mystery/Sci-Fi/War

Contents Advisory : Strong Bloody Violence/Gory Images

Directed by : Julius Avery

Starring : Jovan Adepo/Wyatt Russell/Mathilde Ollivier

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France, World War II, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their plane crashes during a mission consisting of destroying a German radio tower in Cielblanc, a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realize that, in addition to fighting Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.....

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Not a bad effort let down by an average storyline and poor characterization.
However the special and visual effects were pretty good.
Fans of horror may like this....

6.5/10







Widows
UK certificate 15
125 mins

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Genre : Crime/Drama/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Sex/Very Strong Language

Directed by : Steve McQueen

Starring : Viola Davis/Michelle Rodriguez/Elizabeth Debicki

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A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.

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Performances were good but the film was overly long and slow burn for my taste.
The direction was not upto McQueen's usual standards but the cinematography was fine.

6.5/10


Re: FILMS on DVD Reviewed Part 3

Posted: 30 Mar 2019, 16:49
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THIS WEEK'S FILMS ON DVD REVIEWED




The Girl In The Spider's Web

UK certificate 15
113 mins

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Genre : Action/Crime/Drama/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Strong Violence/Injury Detail/Language/Sex

Directed by : Fede Alvarez

Starring : Claire Foy/Beau Gadsdon/Sverrir Gudnason

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Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cyber criminals and corrupt government officials.

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Another in "The Girl...." series which I found entertaining with good performances all round .
True the film received mix reviews compared with "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
Also the storyline was a tad predictable but I think that is a nit pick.
Worth a watch.

7/10








Robin Hood

UK certificate 12
112 mins

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Genre : Action/Adventure/Thriller

Contents Advisory : Moderate Violence/Threat

Directed by : Otto Bathurst

Starring : Taron Egerton/Jamie Foxx/Ben Mendelsohn

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A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

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This filmed got panned by the critics and rightly so..The storyline bares little resemblance to the original. The performances were ok but the characters in my view are to clean cut for the period.
One saving grace is the action sequences which were fine.
If you want to see a good Robin Hood film then check out Russell Crow's version.

5.5/10