An intriguing thriller which seems intent on removing all tension as soon as anything builds. I’d quite like to go to sleep and forget it.
4/10
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THE KEEPER OF LOST CAUSES
A rudimentary Danish detective film which ticks all the boxes for a watchable TV series. Occasionally chilling with some very loud noises.
5/10
THE ROVER
A tense but unrewarding by-the-numbers post-apocalyptic buddy movie (The Brover).
8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Lincoln
LINCOLN
Ddl Oscar vehicle. Lots of zooming in on Lincolns face while he says inspirational things to a soundtrack of light trumpet music. Very good. 9/10
PSYCHO
Pretty good – but like the beatles, it’s only really well regarded because of the changes it caused. Good changes though. 10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Hitchcock
HITCHCOCK
Not very likeable character. But a likeable plot. 6/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Zero Dark Thirty
ZERO DARK THIRTY
Too Hollywood. Not enough grit. Changed my mind, it’s good. 8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Django Unchained
DJANGO UNCHAINED
Not bad. Brilliant first hour let down by plodding conclusion for the remaining two. 7/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Groundhog Day
GROUNDHOG DAY
Never seen this before. It’s very good. I could wake up and watch this every day.
10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Reservoir Dogs
RESERVOIR DOGS
Like watching a play. A really good one. 10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Anvil
ANVIL – THE STORY OF ANVIL
I learnt a lot about the futile existence of ageing metal bands. Ending wasn’t sufficient, my own research made me happier. 9/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Attack the Block
ATTACK THE BLOCK
Well executed indie alien invasion film. Still think I could have directed it better Joe. 6/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Pulp Fiction
PULP FICTION
Brilliant performances (except tarintino) in a brilliantly written film by Tarantino. 10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Kill Bill
KILL BILL
PART1: 6/10 – Used to love this when I was younger. Now seems to be lacking something.
PART2: 9/10 – Used to loathe this when I was younger. Now seems to have something.
Overall: 8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – The Impossible
THE IMPOSSIBLE
Tidal waves of tears and hugging. 3/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Les Miserables
LES MISÉRABLES
Lots of joyless terrible singing vs a couple of beautiful moments. 6/10
Films i have watched 2013 – The Hobbit
THE HOBBIT – AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY
Short people moving about. Set pieces. Further movement.
Edit: Even more movement in HFR
8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Quartet
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, old people. Rubbish ending. 3/5
Films I have watched in 2013 – The Yes Men
YES!
8/10
Films I have watched in 2013 –
EXPENDABLES 2
Lame action film full of poorly constructed one liners and lack of consistency….like this blog.
7/10
Films I have watched in 2013 – V/H/S
V/H/S
Not very good. Showed promise in the first story – they all got a bit repetitive and dull. Occasional creepy moments, mainly not. 3/10