Simon_Siskel

Simon_Siskel

Favorite films

  • The Big Lebowski
  • There Will Be Blood
  • A Better Tomorrow
  • The Godfather Part II

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  • A Quiet Place: Day One

    ★★★

  • Trap

    ★★

  • Heat

    ★★★★½

  • A Better Tomorrow

    ★★★★★

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  • A Quiet Place: Day One

    A Quiet Place: Day One

    ★★★

    Not quite as good as the others..but still good nonetheless.

  • Trap

    Trap

    ★★

    Each time I think M Knight is about to return to form? I get M Knight Shama-lama-ding-donged. Another nice idea just not realized.

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  • A Better Tomorrow

    A Better Tomorrow

    ★★★★★

    In some circles over the years pundits have referred to Woos’ work as “gun porn” or “bullet ballet”. These terms are almost devoid of consideration for the very humanistic emotional layers and depth established in the majority of his work. It’s almost insane to fathom that this classic. Yes. I said it. Classic…was essentially only the very beginning of what would end up becoming a run of classic pictures that would catapult Woo to action director legend status. I think…

  • The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

    The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

    ★★★

    Does the picture have any similarities to “Inglorious Bastards”? Yes. But mostly only regards to the fact that, a. the pictures period, and b. the fact that the picture had violence and a bit of thoughtful dialogue and humor. Beyond that? Two different pieces. Is the movie BETTER than “Ingloruous Bastards”? - no. But that said, it’s entertaining as can be. Cavill is more than serviceable here, and there’s nice casting and direction. I thought the lack of lighting last…

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