You Kill Me
Posted by Sy in Independent Films on 19. Oct, 2007 | 15 Comments
John Dahl’s latest crime / comedy produced by the IFC is a big hit with us. What a fantastic lineup: Ben Kingsley, Téa Leoni, Luke Wilson, Dennis Farina… The list is endless. The producers really hit the nail on the head with this cast, absolutely tremendous.
The plot is simple, an alcoholic hit man (Kingsley) botches [...]
Wild Seven
Posted by Sy in Independent Films on 24. Sep, 2007 | 4 Comments
If anyone ever approaches me and asks “Hey Simon, Whats the worst movie of all time?” From this day forth I shall reply; “Thats a good question, The worst movie of all time is a little independent film called Wild Seven”. This is the absolute worst independent movie I have ever seen. Period.
I’m [...]
Mr Brooks
Posted by Sy in New Release DVD, User Submitted on 18. Sep, 2007 | 7 Comments
Slight hesitation when I realized the main character was played by Kevin Costner because most of his stuff of late has been pretty limp and insipid.
Not so Mr Brooks. You don’t want to give too much away when you review a film because it always takes away any surprise elements for the viewer, but let’s [...]
Fracture
Posted by Sy in New Release DVD on 17. Sep, 2007 | 3 Comments
If you look close enough, you’ll find everyone has a weak spot. I am a huge Anthony Hopkins fan and have been ever since Silence of the lambs, one of my top 20 movies of all time. His role in fracture is similar to that which he plays all too often yet never seems [...]
The Invisible
Posted by Sy in User Submitted on 17. Sep, 2007 | 4 Comments
A good film with one of the most superbly crafted soundtracks that I have heard in ages. An Occult Thriller that is well made with few tricks and where the story is told simply and well, focusing on the characters rather than gimmicks.
Popular, middle class high student (Justin Chatwin) is beaten [...]
