lori1974 Reviews

Cor, Blimey! (2000 TV Movie)

Oooo Errr Mrs

[7/10 · 14 July 2008]

I really enjoyed this film, and whether it is truth or fiction, it's a good watch as the cast selection is brilliant. It does portray some of the darker aspects of both James' and Williams' persona's but who's to say they weren't like that. The previous comment states that Sid was a loving husband, the film never says he wasn't, in fact the film states on more than one occasion that he does love his wife, but that doesn't mean he was faithful.

I love 'Carry On' films and have done since I was little and since Sid James died when I was 2, I don't remember any media about him or Barbara Windsor or Kenneth Williams. I don't know if this is truth or dirt-digging but that's no reason to write it off, and it's a good watch especially for the actors playing the roles so well.

Boston Legal (2004–2008)

Fabulous One Liners

[9/10 · 23 October 2006]

I was gutted when Ali McBeal finished as the one-liners used to make me howl with laughter, but enter stage left - Boston Legal - as it's more than worthy successor.

James Spader and William Shatner make this program a joy to watch, the chemistry their character have is fabulous and the one liner are delivered with such enthusiasm that I've never watched an episode that I have not laughed out loud at.

My favourite would have to be the Salmon episode (2nd season, I think), with it's throw back line to Shatner's Star Trek career. Absolutely classic.

Watch it, you won't regret it. ;o)

Torchwood (2006–2011)

Better than Dr Who

[8/10 · 23 October 2006]

I never got into Dr Who, not the first time or more recently, as I found the aliens and prop second rate (and yes I know that was supposed to be part of the appeal but I still didn't get it).

I was dubious about Torchwood when I heard it was a spin off, and expected more of the Dr Who drivel, but Torchwood was a breath of fresh air.

The characters are punchy and believable, if a little 'green' and the effects whilst not things blockbusters are made of, are very good. The story lines are a little racy (and perhaps more adult) than those of Dr Who, but good for the BBC. Let the kids watch Dr Who and leave Torchwood for us adults.

The Replacements (2000)

Cheesy but worth watching....

[9/10 · 9 October 2006]

I first caught the tail end of this film whilst on holiday in Mexico and I was getting ready to go out to eat. I ended up watching the end of the film to see how it turned out and went out later in a real feel good mood.

This film is cheesy, in an American 80's way but it's surprisingly good, so good that I looked it up when I got home and bought it. Keanu is great as a inspirational American football player and Rhys Ifans (the guy in grey Y-fronts in Notting Hill) is fabulous too.

Gene Hackman is good as the coach and it will leave you wanting to know how it ends

Honestly, watch it, you'll love it. Great ending too......

The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Some dodgy casting but overall a great adaptation

[7/10 · 22 May 2006]

This film was always going to be slated by the critics because it was never going to live up to the book or it's own hype.

However, a credible performance from Sir Ian McKellen as Sir Leigh Teabing, and an outstanding performance from Paul Bettany as Silas make this film well worth watching. Tom Hanks however, is not up to the role as Robert Langdon (sorry Tom) and you do have to ask how he actually got the role and whether the casting director had actually read the book. Don't get me wrong, I love some of his previous films (The Green Mile, You've Got Mail) but Dan Brown portrayal of Robert Langdon's character is of someone who is charismatic and passionate about his symbolism, Tom Hanks' portrayal of Robert Langdon shows neither.

As the debate rages on whether it is better to read the book first or after......

For those that have read the book, yes there are bits missing (mainly mention of his near death experiences which are dealt with in Angels & Demons and the under-lying sexual tension between Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu), but as this film is already nearly 2 and a half hours long, to add in the missing sections would have made the film far too long, plus nothing critical to the story was missed. For those that haven't read the book, you will still understand the film and will not lack any background information.

I would love to see them move Angels & Demon to the big screen too however, as Mr Langdon is supposed to be younger in this book (as it's a prequel to Da Vinci Code), hopefully they will cast a younger, more charismatic actor in the lead role.