Wild Seven
Posted by Sy in Independent Films on 24. Sep, 2007 | 3 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 [...]
The Bourne Ultimatum
Posted by Sy in New Release DVD on 22. Sep, 2007 | 3 Comments
I finally got a chance to see the final chapter of one of my favorite trilogies of all time. The Bourne “Don’t Blink Or You’ll Miss Half The Scene” Ultimatum. Wow Does the final installment deliver. This is big budget Hollywood at its best. Edge of your seat roller coaster from start to finish, [...]
The Riddle
Posted by Sy in New Release DVD, User Submitted on 20. Sep, 2007 | 4 Comments
An enigma inside a conundrum. The Riddle is a multi layered film intertwining dual periods in time and a story within a story. The transitions between the Dickension London and that of today, nicely integrating the politics and corruption of the relevant times. The camera work achieves the period distinctions with smart use of filters, [...]
Mr Brooks
Posted by Sy in New Release DVD, User Submitted on 18. Sep, 2007 | 3 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 [...]
Evening
Posted by Sy in Independent Films, User Submitted on 18. Sep, 2007 | 3 Comments
A terrific line up, Vanessa Redgrave, Toni Collette, Clair Danes, Natasha Richardson and Patrick Wilson. You’ll note all main characters are female but that’s not to indicate a feminist film.
It’s the emotional tale of a dying woman, played by Redgrave going back over a failed love affair some 50 years prior as conveyed to her [...]
