Starring: Joan Crawford
Stranded passengers in Pago Pago during an epidemic include a prostitute and a missionary who lusts after her.
An early version of the Sadie Thompson story. The clash of constant dialogue, lack of movement & incessent rain grates on the nerves somewhat.Now very dated & not particularly interesting. 2/10
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Play Dirty 1969
Staring: Michael Caine
During World War 2, a squad of ex-criminals is given the job of destroying an enemy oil depot in North Africa.
A desert war movie with shades of Kelly's heroes. Caine is not too bad in a role where thankfully, he doesn't shout too much. One question, wht does he wear eye liner throughout this film? Overall, the movie lacked pace and didn't really build the tension. Worth watching for the ending, an absolute classic. 6/10
During World War 2, a squad of ex-criminals is given the job of destroying an enemy oil depot in North Africa.
A desert war movie with shades of Kelly's heroes. Caine is not too bad in a role where thankfully, he doesn't shout too much. One question, wht does he wear eye liner throughout this film? Overall, the movie lacked pace and didn't really build the tension. Worth watching for the ending, an absolute classic. 6/10
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Sugarland express 1974
Staring: Goldie Hawn
A convict's wife persuades him to escape because their baby is being adopted, and they inadvertantly leave behind them a trail of destruction, ending in tragedy.
An early Steven Speilberg movie based on a true story. Beautifully made showing the class of the director, this is a fugitive, road movie. Nice to see Goldie Hawn not playing a dipsy air-head. Shades of the Blues Brothers with some of the car chases & crashes. Well crafted script ensuring you truely care for the characters. 6/10
A convict's wife persuades him to escape because their baby is being adopted, and they inadvertantly leave behind them a trail of destruction, ending in tragedy.
An early Steven Speilberg movie based on a true story. Beautifully made showing the class of the director, this is a fugitive, road movie. Nice to see Goldie Hawn not playing a dipsy air-head. Shades of the Blues Brothers with some of the car chases & crashes. Well crafted script ensuring you truely care for the characters. 6/10
Sunday, June 03, 2007
The Undefeated 1969
Staring: John Wayne
After the civil war, two colonels from opposite sides meet on the Rio Grande.
John Wayne would have been 100 this year. I've never been a fan but took in this movie as my tribute. He's actually used sparingly and works really well in conjunction with Rock Hudson. It's a sweeping, locational saga with a great look & great soundtrack. It has a nice mixture of plot, action & humour and the fct that it's so charatcer driven makes the whole thing more memorable. I really liked it and to me, this was a mature Wayne and one of his best performances. 7/10
After the civil war, two colonels from opposite sides meet on the Rio Grande.
John Wayne would have been 100 this year. I've never been a fan but took in this movie as my tribute. He's actually used sparingly and works really well in conjunction with Rock Hudson. It's a sweeping, locational saga with a great look & great soundtrack. It has a nice mixture of plot, action & humour and the fct that it's so charatcer driven makes the whole thing more memorable. I really liked it and to me, this was a mature Wayne and one of his best performances. 7/10
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