shavian1-1 Reviews

The Ritual (1996)

Trying to buy the film

[14 May 2007]

I am hoping someone can help me. My brother is Alan Shaw, the actor that played Earl in The Ritual. I have never seen the movie and would love to check it out.

I would also love to buy a copy for Al as a surprise birthday gift. I have been looking for about 2 years now with no luck. Since it's against the rules for me to include my address or phone number I am hoping that someone will put the name of the company where it can be purchased or perhaps guide me to Gore Verbinskis production company. Maybe I can buy a copy from there.

Thank you in advance for any thoughts or advice.

The Pledge (I) (2001)

A waste of talent

[3/10 · 11 May 2007]

I am not sure if it was the directing, the editing, the script or the acting but this film fell WAY short of it's potential. The talent was huge but it all seemed so uninspired. The only actor I cared about was Robin. She is the only one that moved me at all, but even she can only do so much with the lines they gave her.

I can't help but feel that everyone was doing Sean a favor by being in this movie at all. I think he is a wonderful actor but his direction leaves much to be desired.

I am a movie collector but this is one that I will be selling on line tomorrow.