BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Posted on September 12, 2014 by jwdbrook 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
THE KEEPER OF LOST CAUSES Posted on September 12, 2014 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on September 12, 2014 by jwdbrook A tense but unrewarding by-the-numbers post-apocalyptic buddy movie (The Brover). 8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Lincoln Posted on February 6, 2013 by jwdbrook 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
Posted on February 4, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on February 4, 2013 by jwdbrook HITCHCOCK Not very likeable character. But a likeable plot. 6/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Zero Dark Thirty Posted on February 4, 2013 by jwdbrook ZERO DARK THIRTY Too Hollywood. Not enough grit. Changed my mind, it’s good. 8/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Django Unchained Posted on January 23, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 23, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 18, 2013 by jwdbrook RESERVOIR DOGS Like watching a play. A really good one. 10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Anvil Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook PULP FICTION Brilliant performances (except tarintino) in a brilliantly written film by Tarantino. 10/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Kill Bill Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook THE IMPOSSIBLE Tidal waves of tears and hugging. 3/10
Films I have watched 2013 – Les Miserables Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook LES MISÉRABLES Lots of joyless terrible singing vs a couple of beautiful moments. 6/10
Films i have watched 2013 – The Hobbit Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 17, 2013 by jwdbrook Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, old people. Rubbish ending. 3/5
Films I have watched in 2013 – Posted on January 6, 2013 by jwdbrook 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 Posted on January 3, 2013 by jwdbrook 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