A classic thriller from.director Norman Lee showing what lengths people will stoop to in order to gain wealth.After a rich man passes away and is buried with his incredibly valuable jewels,a ruthless quest to find the key to his tomb commences.With good lead turns by Leslie Banks,Romily Lunge and Lilli Palmer.
I love the twist and the villain not really so bad after all when you find out the big reveal. Also a young Wentworth Miller from Legends of Tomorrow and Prison Break 8.5/10.
A rags to riches drama about a young Mexican man who struggles to earn a living as a boxer in Los Angeles. A couple of well choreographed fight sequences add to the narrative and Gerald Mohr and Rita Moreno excell as the two main characters.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) The friendship of two cons(Morgan Freeman & Tim Robbins) in Shawshank prison from the 40s till the 60s. A film with good perceptions on the human condition helped by the central performances, the mix of humour and drama and Freeman's interesting, articulate narration. With Bob Gunton, William Sadler,Clancy Brown,Gil Mellows & James Whitmore(a touching performance). 7.5/10
Another classic all american rags to riches story,this time based on the life of Ritchie Valens.Great songs and a superb central performance from Lou Diamond Phillips as the man himself.
The Uninvited (2009) Emily Browning as a teenager who following the death of her mum in a fire and a spell in a mental institution returns to the family home to face supernatural occurrences. Probably unoriginal or unremarkable would have made better titles with the odd spooky moment and an unexpected twist towards the end. Browning, Elizabeth Banks, Arielle Kebbel & David Straithairn make the best of the material. Also starring Kevin McNulty & Jesse Moss. 5.5/10
Hitman Agent 47, actually really enjoyed it not gonna set the world alight with the film of Year but it's great action set pieces and it's far better then the previous Hitman film. My grip is i wish Rupert Friend had gone for the clean shaven bald look rather then simply shaving his head. 7/10.
Decent I suppose, bit pissed Laurence Fishburne was in it for all of ten minutes,gives the the f#$kers the tools to....well watch you'll find out.
Bloody Holywood.
7.5/10
Girl On A Train
Loved it....from beginning to end....easy recommend
9/10
10 Cloverfield Lane 7/10 very good follow up (of sorts ) to 2008s Cloverfield, a tense and creepy film, with a few good twists and featuring an excellent performance from John Goodman.