This film is a superb bank robbery film, it had me hooked in the first half. But then it dropped off a lot. This is genuinely one of the least climatic films I have seen. Christopher Plummer's character has a massive secret, one he can't tell anyone about, and you're hooked. You want to know why these guys are robbing a bank, you want to know why they're stalling. There are loads of interesting details scattered throughout. Denzel Washington's performance is top-notch - as per usual. But the second half of the film lags, overdrawing on things we already knew, and pulls in all the wrong directions. Sometimes you would rather it be an ambiguous ending, or at least have some mystery. Instead, we have a bit of a letdown on what was really in the safe, and that's it. I would've preferred for it to be like the business case in Pulp Fiction, where the contents are never implicitly stated. And Jodie Foster's character is just too convenient, she's never fleshed out well enough for the audience to take her seriously. Rather she's just the lady who 'knows people'. I was left wondering the entire time how she got to this massively high status. In all other aspects, it is great, it just could've used some tweaking.
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Westworld
(1973)
Amazing Film
19 January 2020
Michael Crichton is a genius. Creative, smart, his legacy shall live on forever. This film is an absolute classic. Even though it is sometimes only seen as the 'blueprint' for Jurassic Park, it deserves individual recognition for its cinematic brilliance. I wish original films like this were still being made. A terrifying villain, Yul Brynner was superb as The Gunslinger. Richard Benjamin as the seemingly-oblivious hero and James Brolin as the mentor. Easily way ahead of its time, it not only has a great story, but also great visuals as well. Westworld is seriously an underrated film
Velvet Goldmine
(1998)
Provocative and Charming
19 January 2020
This film is ridiculously good. It's fun, it's got great actors and a heartwarming ending. To be blatantly honest, I don't even know why I love this film so much. Maybe it's the cast, the story, the rarity of the film itself, the acting, the Citizen Kane references, maybe its even just seeing Christian Bale in make-up. Everything seems hilarious, absurd, quirky and out of place and what it creates is a hidden gem of a film. It's definitely a must-watch.
The Gentlemen
(2019)
Guy Ritchie never disappoints
19 January 2020
This film was entertaining, enjoyable and hilarious. I don't care if the critics think Guy Ritchie is re-using the same plot, if you're able to make it as surprising, fun and different every time, that's a talent in itself. Matthew Mcconaughey was a delight but I have to say Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell were by far my favourite in this film. Although it's not going to be winning Oscars and critics praise, it is an entertaining watch, and a beautifully shot film - and seriously, what else do you need?
I Love You Phillip Morris
(2009)
Unexpected
19 January 2020
When did you last enjoy a rom-com that wasn't from the nineties? This film was a refreshing take on your typical 'romance comedy'. It was a roller coaster ride to say the least. A film that makes you cry then laugh out loud moments later is a winner in my books. Ewan McGregor and Jim Carrey are superb. I love them, and I love this film!
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