Change Your Image
MrHaversham
Ratings
Most Recently Rated
Reviews
Liar (2017)
Very good but...
Lost it's way in last 3 episodes. Too tidy an ending
Enemy Lines (2020)
Missed opportunity
Good story, although a basic one. Could have been a great WWII film. Characters of the cast were only touched upon which led them to being hollow. The Russian team seemed to be an idea that wasn't developed into two cats after the same bowl and could have been an important element of the film.
Amulet (2020)
Avoid
No thread of a story. Bits borrowed from The Sentinal and nothing more. Not sure what the objective was; failed miserably.
Da 5 Bloods (2020)
?
Not sure where this film was meant to go. Remake of Treasure of Sierra madre, anti-war or civil rights statement? Led off in too many directions and undecided. Sadly the closing scene jumped on the BLM issue and let its self down as a result. Can't jump from MLK to BLM to have a thread.
Lynn + Lucy (2019)
Powerful stuff
Social drama that says a great deal about society today. Our own weaknesses and dreams never happening. How we cope and address them by not being honest at the cause of the problem and how our complacency allows it to continue. A film that examines all these issues and doesn't judge. Powerful stuff.
The Call of the Wild (2020)
Great adaptation. But...
Reasonably close to the book, breathtaking scenary, well paced and a very good performance by Harrison Ford. CGI is its main feature and it very well done, however does go over the top at time for that, 'Awww' factor. But nice piece of entertainment
The Grudge (2019)
Just jump scenes cobbled together
No basic story, just random hints of a story followed by he's behind you moments. Avoid.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
Where was it trying to go?
1st movie great. Why didn't they make a one off series instead of this? So disappointed
The Girl on the Train (2016)
Not every adaptation works.
Missed the essence of English hum drum commute to work and looking for a world outside the carriage window. May have helped if they had not switched to US. Read the book instead
Charley Varrick (1973)
Could do without the soundtrack
Great understated movie. With hindsight could have been better without the 70's cliches. But aside from that, there is a very good movie in there. Shame it wasn't made 10 or 20 years later. But still, enjoy.
Prodigal Son (2019)
Just think it didn't know where to go
Great premise. Loved the cast, but got after a few episodes got a bit samey. Creator / writer; where were you taking us?
Bound (2015)
Sadly no
Nothing wrong jumping on the Fifty Shades bdsm train / genre. This tried to put a different slant on it with role reversal but didn't work: bad story, cliched script, actors going through the motions (not the sex part as there aren't enough to satisfy anyone). Sadly not a career high for Buffy's Cordelia. If you want a well made alternative try The Ages of Lulu.
Lolita (1997)
Characters, relationships and the consequences of imprudent actions
Not having read the book or seen the Kubrick movie was curious as to adaptation of a book that is hailed as a literary masterpiece. The two leads are both superb. A descent into madness through obsession. Beautifully filmed and directed.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Watch original series instead...
Better paced and has all the subplots of the book(s)
Caligola (1979)
Frustrating as..
There could have been an incredible film in there...
Gisaengchung (2019)
Wow
Didn't have to time to watch before the Oscars. Just have and all awards duly deserved (even if there had been better competition). A movie to leave you speechless. It really is that good.
Der Pass (2018)
Another great European crime drama
Why do they do them so Well? Emphasis on characters and storyline rather than a star in the lead I guess. Great viewing.
Vuelven (2017)
A movie that stays with you
Loss. Tragedy. Friendship. Just some of the emotions in this imaginative movie. If you like the work of Guillermo del Torro, you are in a a treat. Fresh and original.
Sorry We Missed You (2019)
Powerful social drama
A must see. Says so much about modern Britain and the way society is moving today.
Chi sei? (1974)
Speechless
Sometimes a movie is so bad it is good. Not in this case. Avoid at all costs.
Richard Jewell (2019)
Media frenzy
Great movie highlighting the depths the media will sink to to get their papers sold and viewing figures. Sadly nearly 25 years later not much has changed, just the technology.
Great cast and directing. Sam Rockwell is always worth watching.
Highly recommended.
Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
Forgotten genre
In todays cgi world film noir has had a neglected deal. Best film since Devil in a blue dress. If this is your genre, watch and enjoy. I hope.
Booksmart (2019)
Witty, dry and optimistic
Was surprised as to how well written this was. But then surprises are one of the best things about movies. Always loved The Breakfast Club and this sits on the shelf next to it. Enjoy.
Before Midnight (2013)
Best of the trilogy. Probably...
Watched all 3 together and was apprehensive as to how this would end. After just going through a sh**** divorce shows how life can be good. Watch all 3 back to back and believe in romance, tolerance and travel. Enjoy
Before Sunrise (1995)
Love story with a difference
We all dream about finding THE one. Lovely underplayed romance movie that works. Watch it and rekindle that hope