I think what really works about Shrek is that, while it is a satire of fantasy and fairy tales (and particularly the works of Disney), it still follows the formula enough to work beyond just being a satire. It might take a bit more of an irreverent journey to get there, but fundamentally we’re still getting the story of Beauty and the Beast. But even more so than the story the highlight of Shrek is in the characters. Shrek and Donkey are…
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The Shawshank Redemption 1994
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The Shawshank Redemption is a good film. It’s well acted, well written, well directed and, most of all, looks wonderful. But it in no way lives up to the reputation it has acquired over the past 30 years as one of the greatest films of all time. Hell it’s not even the best Stephen King adaptation by Frank Darabont. I think the one single biggest issue holding the film back is its length, or more specifically its time span. Covering the…
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Paths of Glory 1957
One of the greatest films from arguably cinema's greatest director. Stanley Kubrick's 4th film is perfect in every way, and is surely the greatest war film in history. Legendary actor Kirk Douglas gives his best performance as a French lawyer turned soldier in the First World War. At a time when most war films were pro-war, Kubrick and Douglas produced the defining anti-war film. A film so powerful it was actually banned in France. Undoubtedly one of the greatest films ever made
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Sense and Sensibility 1995
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Sense and Sensibility. Stoicism vs. Romanticism. Head vs. heart. The story of two sisters who express two very different views on love. Elinor, played by an Emma Thompson at the absolute height of her career, represents common sense and honour. She may be in love with Edward but if they cannot be together she will accept it and carry on. How very British. Marianne, played by Kate Winslet in only her second film role, is a true Romantic. You can…
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