Movies i've seen in April
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- DirectorPeter GlenvilleStarsRichard BurtonPeter O'TooleJohn GielgudKing Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.7/10 Great combo of O'Toole and Burton at their best. This is a must see for any film buff.
- DirectorGary RossStarsJennifer LawrenceJosh HutchersonLiam HemsworthKatniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games: a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death.5/10 ok story, entertaining no where near as good as Battle Royale which this may as well be a remake off, good performance by J. Lawrence. This type of film should have been made as a 15 at least needs more blood and nastiness.
- DirectorAndrew StantonStarsTaylor KitschLynn CollinsWillem DafoeTransported to Barsoom, a Civil War vet discovers a barren planet seemingly inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter Woola and a princess in desperate need of a savior.3/10 Mildly amusing in parts but not worth the 2 hours it took to watch.
- DirectorTerence YoungStarsCharles BronsonToshirô MifuneAlain DelonIn 1870, a gang robs a train and steals a ceremonial Japanese sword meant as a gift for the U.S. President, prompting a manhunt to retrieve it.4/10 Interesting combination of actors from different worlds of cinema. Good try but doesn't really succeed.
- DirectorCurtis BernhardtStarsHumphrey BogartAlexis SmithSydney GreenstreetAn engineer trapped in an unhappy marriage murders his wife in the hope of marrying her younger sister.5/10 A solid Bogie film, but a must see for all bogart/film noir fans.
- DirectorHenry CorneliusStarsStanley HollowayBetty WarrenBarbara MurrayResidents of a part of London declare independence after they discover an old treaty, which leads to the need for a "Passport to Pimlico".4/10 Solid Ealing comedy, the story is a bit messy and random but still worth a view.
- DirectorChuan LuStarsYe LiuWei FanHideo NakaizumiIn 1937, Japan occupied Nanjing, the Chinese capital. There was a battle and subsequent atrocities against the inhabitants, especially those who took refuge in the International Security Zone.6/10 Haunting, moving, horrific, beautiful, heartbreaking. Please make sure you've got a strong stomach if you decide to watch this.
- DirectorStanley KubrickStarsFrank SilveraIrene KaneJamie SmithReady to catch a train to his hometown, a washed-up boxer tells us about the strange and twisty events that happened to him the past couple of days.4/10 Early Kubrick, solid film noir worth a watch for any Kubrick fan.
- DirectorCatherine HardwickeStarsAmanda SeyfriedLukas HaasGary OldmanSet in a medieval village that is haunted by a werewolf, a young girl falls for an orphaned woodcutter, much to her family's displeasure.2/10 fairly dull monster movie.
- DirectorClint EastwoodStarsClint EastwoodFreddie JonesDavid HuffmanA pilot is sent into the Soviet Union on a mission to steal a prototype jet fighter that can be partially controlled by a neuralink.4/10 Mr Cool Eastwood is ok but the film is a bit too long and slow.
- DirectorJohn McNaughtonStarsRobert De NiroUma ThurmanBill MurrayWhen shy, soft-spoken Chicago detective Wayne "Mad Dog" Dobie inadvertently saves the life of local gangster Frank Milo, he's the reluctant recipient of an unusual one week "thank you" gift - a beautiful bartender named Glory.5/10 De Niro, Murray and Thurman quality trio. To sum it up in three words DUMB, STUPID, and ENTERTAINING.
- DirectorFranc RoddamStarsPhil DanielsLeslie AshPhil DavisJimmy Cooper loathes his dead-end job and his working-class parents. He seeks solace with his mod clique, scooter riding, and drugs, only to be disappointed.5/10 Mods and Rockers who would you have been?
- DirectorRenaud Le Van KimStarsChick CoreaMiles DavisBill Evans5/10 Not enought of Miles Davis talking but interesting anyway
- DirectorJames NeilsonStarsJames StewartAudie MurphyDan DuryeaA fired railroad man is re-hired and entrusted to carry a ten thousand dollar payroll in secret, even though he is suspected of being connected to outlaws.5/10 Jimmy Stewart is his usual best a solid western, yet very run of the mill type storyline.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsVal KilmerTommy Lee JonesJim CarreyBatman must battle former district attorney Harvey Dent, who is now Two-Face and Edward Nygma, The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin.6/10 Not seen this film in years don't remember it being that good but i really enjoyed it. Film may have been a little bit cheesy but it just about strikes the right balance unlike the next installment.
- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.7.5/10 Purchased on blu-ray recently they look fantastic.
- DirectorIrvin KershnerStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.7.5/10 Also looks great, still as enjoyable as ever.
- DirectorRichard MarquandStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherAfter rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebel Alliance attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side.7.5/10 Go Luke.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsRussell CroweEd HarrisJennifer ConnellyA mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.6/10 Didn't enjoy it quite as much as my first viewing. One of Crowe's best movies.
- DirectorFranklin J. SchaffnerStarsCharlton HestonRoddy McDowallKim HunterAn astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent non-human ape species are dominant and humans are enslaved.7/10 Classic planet of the apes, cool film.
- DirectorTed PostStarsJames FranciscusKim HunterMaurice EvansThe sole survivor of an interplanetary rescue mission searches for the only survivor of the previous expedition. He discovers a planet ruled by apes and an underground city run by telepathic humans.4/10 Pale reflection of the first film in the series.
- DirectorWilliam WylerStarsBarbra StreisandOmar SharifKay MedfordThe life of Fanny Brice, famed comedienne and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfeld girl, subsequent career, and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.7/10 First let me say i hate!!!!! musicals, but this is way more than a musical. It's funny, sweet, and for the most part entertaining. Force yourself to get past the first 20 or so minutes.
- DirectorJulie GavrasStarsNina Kervel-BeyJulie DepardieuStefano AccorsiA 9-year-old girl weathers big changes in her household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris.7/10 One of the best performances from a child i've seen ever or at least in a long time. Interesting story from the point of view of a child, watch it!
- DirectorDenys ArcandStarsThomas GibsonRuth MarshallCameron BancroftSet in a dreary urban landscape of Edmonton, LOVE AND HUMAN REMAINS is a dark comedy about a group of twentysomethings looking for love and meaning in the '90s. The film focuses on roommates David, a gay waiter who has has given up on his acting career, and Candy, a book reviewer who is also David's ex-lover. David and Candy's lives are entangled with those of David's friends (a busboy, a psychic dominatrix, and a misogynistic civil-servant) and Candy's dates (a male bartender and a lesbian schoolteacher). Meanwhile, a serial killer menaces the concrete and asphalt neighbourhood in which David and Candy live.7/10 Creepy, kooky wasn't quite sure what to think at the start but it grew on me. Story based around a neighbourhood where women start getting killed where a group of friends lovers and others reside. It's been on my watchlist for years and i've only just gotten around to watching it. Isn't it lovely when a movie surprises you?
- DirectorDrew GoddardStarsKristen ConnollyChris HemsworthAnna HutchisonFive college friends head out to a remote cabin for a getaway, but things don't go as planned when they start getting killed. They soon discover that there is more to the cabin than it seems.6/10 I'm not much of a horror fan in general but enjoyed this fun a little bit scary. I'm a fan of Buffy and Angel so i'm also a fan of Whedon and he has done a good job on this.
- DirectorPhillip NoyceStarsEverlyn SampiTianna SansburyKenneth BranaghIn 1931, three half-white, half-Aboriginal girls escape after being plucked from their houses to be trained as domestic staff, and set off on a journey across the Outback.5/10 Sad story about a crappy Australian law back toward the early part of last century. Nice scenery and well told story.
- DirectorMenhaj HudaStarsAml AmeenRed MadrellNoel ClarkeA day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.4/10 a decent enough film if overly predictable.
- DirectorJames MatherSteve Saint LegerStarsGuy PearceMaggie GracePeter StormareA man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the President's daughter from an outer-space prison taken over by violent inmates.5/10 Leave your brain at the door and just enjoy, "quippy" seems like the most suitable word to describle the film.
- DirectorGeorge StevensStarsMontgomery CliftElizabeth TaylorShelley WintersA poor boy gets a job working for his rich uncle and ends up falling in love with two women.4/10 I was looking forward to watching this but was really dissapointed. Their love for each other came out of nowhere and didn't make sense it was badly paced and dull. Liz Taylor did look amazing though.
- DirectorTim BurtonStarsMichael KeatonJack NicholsonKim BasingerThe Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.5/10 Not as good as i remember it being, Jack Nicholson was good but the story wasn't that interesting and Michael Keaton wasn't really the correct actor to play a haunted superhero.
- DirectorJoss WhedonStarsRobert Downey Jr.Chris EvansScarlett JohanssonEarth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.5/10 Better than i thought i would be but not by much. still an entertaining movie leaving me wanting to see another installment.
- DirectorKevin MacdonaldStarsBob MarleyZiggy MarleyRita MarleyA documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley.6/10 Will the real Robert Marley please stand up, yes he did. An honest, intersting, enlightening story of a legend who died before i was born. Well worth the time to watch even if you aren't a big bob Marley fan.
- DirectorNoel ClarkeStarsNoel ClarkeScarlett Alice JohnsonAdam DeaconThe story revolves around Sam who is released from prison and has to face the people he hurt on a daily basis.5/10 Better than it's predecessor, seemed a little bit more realistic or at least more interesting to someone far far away from that type of world.
- DirectorDavid CronenbergStarsJames SpaderHolly HunterElias KoteasAfter getting into a serious car accident, a TV director discovers an underground sub-culture of scarred, omnisexual car-crash victims who use car accidents and the raw sexual energy they produce to try to rejuvenate his sex life with his wife.5/10 Not really sure what i thought about this movie, it's been on my radar to watch for a long time but was never that interested in seeing it. Would be easy to dismiss this film as a sick perverted movie about strange sexual deviances or obsession. You could also look at it as a piece about humanity always looking for somthing else in their mundane lives. Worth watching if only to see what you think about it.