An ex-Cossack cattle hijacker is disappointed when jailed to find that his son will not help him escape.
Why have the father as a Cossack? Difficult to understand, Mike was a really unlikeable character. Son Johnny was a good contrast but I never bought him as a son of the father. Poor print of the movie that seems to be hanging on by a thread. Interesting watch though. 6/10
A movie star has a car breakdown in Pennsylvania and falls for a local lad.
Movie only gets going once the scenario unfolds andRandolph Scott appears. Mae West is ridiculously over the top, maybe that was the point? Maybe just me, but the maids were a lot more attractive. A young Randolph Scott was very good, one of the best roles I've seen him in. a nice supporting cast too. Surprisingly enjoyable. 6/10
In 1943, a Flying Fortress commander based in East Anglia has the wrong idea about women and war.
Steve McQueen is charismatic in the role of the over confident, gung-ho captain, Robert Wagner the perfect, level-headed partner. The movie loses intensity during the middle romance scenes but it is vital to understand McQueen's character. Excellent characterisation in an interesting movie. 8/10
Five Jewish farmers in Hungary are framed for murder.
Short courtroom drama. Overacted and difficult to connect with as the whole thing had no context. Very short and surely one of the cheapest ever movies to make. 4/10
An action packed story of corruption and murder. Outnumbered, outgunned and against all odds, a Commando fights his way through a siege to save his girl.
Simply dreadful. Poor and lazy script, the acting was shocking, the whole thing had an echo sound. I simply can't think why anyone would think making this would be a good idea. Occasional good action. 2/10
An unconventional private detective outsmarts the police.
Very old, actors shout at each other and talk at 100mph, attempted wisecracks every 30 seconds fall flat. I lost interest very quickly, thankfully short. 2/10
An Italian immigrant to the US becomes a World-famous romantic film star but dies young.
In Wikipedia, Charlie Chaplin described Valentino as the shy, introverted friend. Valentino is not depicted like this in this movie, rather as a cad and womaniser that makes him difficult to like. More of a love story, a kind of half-biopic, interesting none the less. 5/10
