thinarthur42 Reviews

Angel Has Fallen (2019)

A pretty good rude, not bad for the action genre

[7/10 · 8 August 2021]

I've seen much worse movies than this. A quite good storyline, well acted by a strong cast. I suppose the plot holes are no worse than the majority of Hollywood's output. I just wish they'd stop people being able to hot-wire modern cars. You can't, plainly and simply.

Mato mo janai no wa kimi mo issho (2021)

I rather enjoyed this movie.

[8/10 · 8 August 2021]

An interesting premise and quite well executed. Good characterisation and a cast that didn't fail. I'm becoming a fan of Japanese cinema.

The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014– )

Really love this. Lots of dry Kiwi humour

[9/10 · 23 July 2021]

I'm a long-term Aussie expat in London, so enjoy TV from Down Under when I can get it. This has popped up on a digital channel in last few years and I watch it whenever I can. Even my English wife can survive it. Have now got my Aussie relatives watching some on Telstra streaming service. They seem to like it also.

The Wrong Box (1966)

Superb Brit 60's comedy

[9/10 · 23 July 2021]

Caught this recently via YouTube when browsing other Pete 'n Dud stuff. Really liked it and the cast helped what was an excellent script anyhow. They don't make them like this anymore, sadly.

Green Book (2018)

Uplifting

[8/10 · 15 July 2021]

A very interesting story, well related and superbly acted by the 2 leads.

Cruella (2021)

Very entertaining

[9/10 · 15 July 2021]

Didn't really expect that much, but was blown away. Emma Stone is superb as the lead, closely followed by Emma T. Sets and clothes stole the show.

First Love (2021)

Another worthly and complex drama

[9/10 · 11 July 2021]

I'm not Japanese, not do I speak the language. But, I really enjoyed this. I spotted it on an ANA flight and was attracted by the actress Keiko Katagawa being in the cast. I saw her in stolen identity from 2018. I was not disappointed.

Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

A masterpiece indeed.

[8/10 · 11 July 2021]

Caught this on a recent flight. A real gem. After reading here on IMDB the trouble Beatty had with the studios bosses, I'm glad his ideas prevailed. Else, it could have been a real turkey.

How to Steal a Million (1966)

Very enjoyable indeed. Lovely escapism.

[7/10 · 2 August 2020]

Have never seen these 2 leads together before, but they worked very well. Supported by an excellent cast. The story might be a little far fetched, but still enjoyable and entertaining. Audrey Hepburn is the epitome of chic and class. I don't think any actress could touch her. O'Toole plays the "villain" superbly.

The Ambushers (1967)

Utterly brilliant parody of James Bond-era films

[8/10 · 2 August 2020]

Having seen a few Matt Helm films, I agree with the producers ideas that the only way then to "compete" with James Bond was to parody the genre. This is one the better ones. Dino is excellent as the lead and the supporting ladies are certainly up to scratch! I suspect as one reviewer noted, this might well have been on Mike Meyer's list of inspirations when dreaming up Austin Powers.

The Brothers Grimsby (2016)

Yes very stupid and very funny.

[8/10 · 17 June 2020]

I like Sacha Baron Cohen's work in general and this is still keeping up the standard set by Ali G all those years ago. Amazed who he got to star in this, like Penelope Cruz! Very silly but not a bad spy spoof and the ludicrous actions scenes aren't vastly more so than what Hollywood dishes up these days.

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Why did they bother?

[4/10 · 30 December 2018]

When the original is so iconic, why bother? I can't say I was annoyed by any of the cast particularly, but my overall impression is so-so. Sadly,I would say none of the songs is anything outstanding and I can't one of them, less than 12 hours ago. Some aspects of the depiction of the children is wrong for the era, like when daughter phones the plumber.

Joan of Arc (1999)

US TV parody of history

[2/10 · 9 September 2018]

If you had tried very hard to make a parody of how US TV might desecrate a piece of classic European history, this is it. Joan's clothing is mostly highly inaccurate and in-appropriate. Only natural fibres existed in 15th century. No Lycra. And Neil Patrick Harris is the most mis-cast person as a monarch I have ever seen. Total crap!!!!