Gary O'Brien

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Favorite films

  • Mrs. Doubtfire
  • The Prestige
  • The Mask
  • Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

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  • Casino Royale

    ★★★★½

  • Déjà Vu

    ★★★

  • Filth

    ★★½

  • Three Colours: Blue

    ★★★

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  • Casino Royale

    Casino Royale

    ★★★★½

    Loses a half-star for not having six different actors playing James Bond, Le Chiffre doing close-up magic, or James Bond’s nephew accidentally swallowing an atomic bomb.

  • Déjà Vu

    Déjà Vu

    ★★★

    Those Washington boys sure love a time-bending romp

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  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

    ★★★½

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny may not reach the heights of the original, but it’s a fun thrilling adventure nonetheless. It has gripping and exciting action which unfortunately is slightly limited by Harrison Ford's physicality and some woeful CGI.

    Although there may be some problems with the script, James Mangold is able to support that with some fantastic direction and assistance from the charismatic Waller-Bridge and the relatively energetic Ford.

    It may not contain enough nostalgia to get…

  • Barbie

    Barbie

    ★★★½

    A fun satirical look at society cleverly told through the eyes of Barbie... and Ken.

    The premise and execution of the Barbie movie is unlike anything put to screen. Gerwig utilises some striking visuals and colourful characters to create a world that allows observations and comments on sexism and inequality that otherwise could come across as insensitive or "complaining". But that's where the Barbie movie shines, its context provides a great balance to both Barbie and Ken's story showing that…