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American Beauty (1999)
Comedy & tragedy comparable to Shakespeare.
A superb uplifting and life affirming film. It's full of marvellous performances a witty and complex script. Great characterisation and shot as if by a master not a first time moviemaker. This is comedy and tragedy worthy of Shakespeare but utterly contemporary - giving a view into the worst and best of life and living in America.
Ice Cold in Alex (1958)
One of strongest character driven war films ever.
This is a masterly example of how to make a film. The plot is simple, how to get an ambulance from behind enemy lines to safety, but it's given such force and power by the characters thrown together to achieve this. The alcoholic burnt out Captain, the solid Sergeant Major, the plucky nurse and the mysterious stranger. The performances are somewhat mannered by todays standards however they are all excellent, especially Harry Andrews (who rarely gets a mention) but who is the solid rock that holds the other characters together. Don't miss the original UK version, the shortened US version may be safely passed over. This film shows it is possible to make an interesting war film with hardly any violence.