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owenbather

Favorite films

  • Gladiator
  • Forrest Gump
  • The Iron Claw
  • 12 Angry Men

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  • The Last of the Mohicans

    ★★½

  • Moneyball

    ★★★★

  • Don't Look Up

    ★★★★

  • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

    ★★★½

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  • The Last of the Mohicans

    The Last of the Mohicans

    ★★½

    I love it when Cartman joins the US border patrol.

  • Moneyball

    Moneyball

    ★★★★

    A classic David vs Goliath sports movie. However, what makes this unique and, in my humble opinion, more immersive is how the whole movie is focused on ‘behind the scenes’ of Baseball, rather than the sport itself. By focusing on this, the pressures and emotional turmoil associated with being at the helm of a sports team were made crystal clear, creating incredible tension and anticipation for the audience.

    This film is a right corker and well worth a butcher's.

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  • Raging Bull

    Raging Bull

    ★★★

    De Niro played his part superbly with his portrayal of one of the most dislike-able lead characters in cinema history. The jealousy De Niros character had led to many uncomfortable scenes, especially during the beatings of his wife, evoking an emotional reaction from myself. The clear fatal flaws De Niro possessed definitely added to the movie as it created a sense of impending doom, which created acute tension. Despite this, the film overall was MID, with the dramatic time jumps and pacing…

  • Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

    Gavin & Stacey: The Finale

    ★★★★½

    Some would call it the perfect ending… I am one of those people.

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