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A crack commando unit of 4 Australian soldiers land on a Japanese conquered island somewhere in the South China Sea during WWII in the Pacific in order to rescue an important Japenese defector. This is a low budget Australian action/war movie which would have probably been forgotten about except it has 2 actors that would soon hit the big time in Mel Gibson and Sam Neill. The story is interesting, moves along at a nice pace with some pretty good action scenes though the Japanese soldiers act very stupid in just running into a situation without thinking things through. The ending makes a strong statement on the futility of war. The movie was shot in Taiwan with many Chinese actors which includes Shaw Brothers star Jimmy Wang Yu. I was pleasantly surprised with this movie as I'm sure others will be too. Give it a whirl.

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A surprisingly great sports movie directed by none other than Michael Winner. The story follows 4 runners who will run against each other in the marathon race during the Olympic Games in Italy. There's the former milk delivery man from the UK, an Aboriginal young man from Australia who prefers to run barefoot, an athlete from the US who likes to burn the candle at both ends and finally a Czech runner who comes out of retirement thanks to the Communist party. The movie follows each of the 4 people from different backgrounds as they train and prepare for the big race. Just about every sporting movie cliche in the book is used. The character development is good as it shows the cultural differences between each runner, their background and what motivates them to run and compete. Some people may be offended by the nasty racism thrown at the Aboriginal runner Sunny. Michael Crawford is great as the gawky Harry Hayes who is pushed way too hard by his aggressive coach and this comes to a head near the climax in a gut wrenching moment. You can definitely see some traits of Frank Spencer who Crawford would start to perform as 3 years later in some of the mannerisms of Hayes throughout the movie. The climatic marathon race which is run in the stifling heat of the day in Rome is played out magnificently with triumph and tragedy thrown in. It was nice to see and hear the legendary BBC sports commentator Ron Pickering in this movie too. You don't have to be a track and field fan to enjoy this movie.

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AKB48Fan rated SSSS.Gridman

 SSSS.Gridman 8/10

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AKB48Fan rated This Art Club Has A Problem!

 This Art Club Has A Problem! 7/10

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A decade after being told his brother died fighting the Germans in North Africa during WWII, he gets a message that he might be still alive. However, when he tracks down the Bedouins who sheltered and healed him during the war, they deny having any other knowledge of him. After he leaves, however, he finds his brother's diary - someone had stuck it in his belongings in order to let him know the truth. Most of the story is told in flashbacks where the viewer learns that the brother was like a son to the Bedouin Chief and that he even eventually married his daughter. But the story goes beyond that - he even organized the locals into a small guerrilla army which attacked German troops. You could be forgiven that the plot sounds something like Lawrence of Arabia! By far the best thing about this movie is the location shooting. The amazing ruins at Sabratha, Libya serve as a backdrop as is the nearby desert. It's definitely worth giving this movie a chance for its exotic settings and its great story.

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A man is mistaken for a known smuggler due to looking uncannily like him and persuaded by an organisation to go undercover to infiltrate a counterfeit ring. The movie that made Michael Craig is a well paced colourful crime thriller shot in the location of Paris which looks delightful in the mid 50's. There's plenty of suspense and action here, the latter taking the form of some surprisingly brutal and protracted fight sequences set in hotel rooms and the like. It feels like a pre-Bond movie. Michael Craig is a dependable hero and there's a solid cast to support him which includes Geoffrey Keen. The story begins slowly but draws you in to a break-neck climax. Worth having a look.

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AKB48Fan rated No Smoking

 No Smoking 5/10

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Reginald Bates in a pharmacist who invents all sorts of cures for his customers. During one experiment he invents a no smoking pill to cure smokers from their habits. With his American partner, the pills start selling in their millions. However, when the tobacco industry and the government start to lose a lot of money they set out to stop Bates and his invention. This is a fairly good comedy of a little man taking on the big guns of the tobacco industry. It may not have the genuine wit of an Ealing comedy, but it does move along nicely, with a few funny bits here and there to keep your attention. Comedian Reg Dixon who has the leading role was a popular radio personality during the 40's and 50's. His nemesis in this movie is George Pogson played by Lionel Jeffries and one of their best scenes together is down in a pub in which both outdo each other with Reg putting ice cubes down George's pants or throwing beer at each other. This comedy is OK, it's not particularly memorable but it whiles away 75 mins if you've got nothing better to see.

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On the 20th anniversary of his death, the remaining relatives of Cyrus West are called to his mansion to view the filmed reading of his will. Annabelle West is to be the sole beneficiary. However, to claim the inheritance, Annabelle must spend the night in the house with the rest of the family and be deemed sane the next morning. However, a homicidal maniac has escaped and is hiding out in the area. I can't really understand why this is sometimes credited as a 70's cult movie. It's not cult like at all, it's not good, not too funny, not to scary and not gory or trashy at all, just bland and very boring. The main problem is in it's slow and plodding pacing, uninspired acting and a complete missing of suspense. It's a shame the great cast which has Edward Fox, Honor Blackman and Wilfrid White-Hyde amongst others are wasted in this awful movie.

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This comedy drama is set during the blitz of WWII with a company of soldiers in charge of a searchlight battery whose job is to literally light up the sky whenever an enemy plane approaches. The first half of the movie is more of a comedy than a drama with the situation reversed by the time of the climax. The majority of the movie is about the relationship the soldiers have with each other - some squabble, some go off camp to steal food with the rations kicking in and some just worry about their other half at home. There's a good cast of straight and comedy actors. Benny Hill stands out as the soldier with the stand up routine with Tommy Steele joining him as a double act. There are also cameos from Dick Emery and Sheila Hancock. The story turns serious during the last 20 mins with a tragic event taking place. It's quite poignant considering the comedy that had taken place throughout the movie. Definitely a movie worth seeking out.

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Parents suddenly turn into homicidal maniacs against their children. A teenage girl and her little brother must survive inside their own home as their parents go insane and try and murder them. This is a completely mental and dark comedy horror movie. The cause of this parental hysteria is not entirely clear in the storyline - it's either a electronic pulse trigger in the TV or an airborne virus but whatever it is there's no explanation. Mom and Dad feels like a typical zombie movie with parents walking around with a glassy look. The only difference is that they only have an eye for their own children and not for any other kid. Nicolas Cage is at his OTT unhinged best here like a nutty lunatic. Selma Blair is even creepier as you never know what she is going to do next. Even Lance Henriksen makes an amazing cameo. The plot is lurid, ridiculous and absurd and all the better for it. Treat it as the popcorn horror that it is and you'll be sure to find it entertaining.

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A young man Byron who is directionless after causing the death of his wife picks up an eccentric drifter on his way back to Graceland who says he is Elvis Presley. He doesn't look like Elvis but knows things that only Elvis knows, and even wears the same shoe size as Elvis. This road trip movie is a wonder to see with Harvey Keitel giving a tremendous performance as the King of Rock n Roll. When Keitel announces that he is Elvis, you suspect that he is delusional but, before the movie ends he will convince you that what you think you know is not necessarily the way things are. Little known to Byron, Elvis has a hidden agenda, and at every turn produces magic from all those who surround him. Bridget Fonda enters as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator, and she and Byron both pursue the enigma of Elvis, all the way to the real Graceland. In the end, it is the journey, not the destination that matters and Byron gets the closure he wants to move on with his life. The moral of the tale is help can come from unexpected places. Wonderful scenery, a classy car, excellent performances and a quirky plot make this a worthwhile movie to watch.

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AKB48Fan rated Another WolfCop

 Another WolfCop 6/10

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Alcoholic werewolf cop Lou Garou springs into action when an eccentric businessman with evil intentions seduces Woodhaven's residents with a new brewery and hockey team in this outrageous horror-comedy sequel. Although not as good as the first movie, there is plenty of laughs and tons of gore to be had. The weird factor is up slightly, with the inclusion of an alien-type clone that bursts out of a person's stomach after they've drunk some dodgy beer. So what if it's all totally absurd - that's the beauty of WolfCop. Anything goes!! I liked seeing Kevin Smith in a bit part role. This will not be a movie that's meant for everyone and that should be obvious from the title alone. But gorehounds, horror fans and those who love a slightly goofy flick with a different take on what it takes to make a monster will enjoy it.

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The cowardly English soldier Captain Harry Flashman is kidnapped by Otto von Bismarck and forced to impersonate the king of a small country. This is such a fun and zany comedy directed brilliantly by Richard Lester. The story is a pastiche of the Prisoner of Zenda. What makes Flashman such a great character is that in the eyes of the general public he's a hero but in reality he is a lecherous coward. Malcolm McDowell is a perfect fit for Flashman although many have complained that he's not beefy enough to play the character. You're guaranteed to laugh at his misadventures. The movie has a good cast which includes Oliver Reed as the humourless von Bismarck, Lionel Jeffries as his henchman with a metallic hand and small cameos from Bob Hoskins and David Jason. Park yourself in a seat and enjoy this swashbuckling comedy romp. If you approach it in the right frame of mind you'll have a grand old time.

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AKB48Fan rated Wildling

 Wildling 6/10

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A young girl is raised in captivity residing in a remote woodland cabin. She is discovered and must adjust to modern culture whilst on a journey of self-discovery. This movie has a promising start but the story starts falling apart quickly with some unecessary cheesy teenage romantic moments. At times, you could also connect the story to the one of Raw, the French movie from 2016. I would advise you to see that one since it is better than Wildling. The acting is quite decent with Bel Powley doing a good job of portraying someone with animalistic characteristics and equally as a child stepping into a young adult's world for the first time. If you are looking for a horror slasher gory monster movie then this really isn't it although there are some scenes of gore and violence its really more of a tangled love story about a girl finding her belonging in the world she finds herself thrust into. It's a shame this movie got so predictable by the end.

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AKB48Fan rated Commander Hamilton

 Commander Hamilton 4/10

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The Commander Hamilton of this movie is often referred by some people as being the Swedish James Bond. Hamilton and his team are recruited by a CIA operative Texas Slim to track some smugglers trying to take a stolen Soviet nuclear missile into Sweden. Hamilton and his team are given the order to stop the smugglers and leave no loose ends. I wasn't that impressed with this Swedish movie. I expected an all-out action storyline from the beginning and although it does have some good action sequences it has too many talky bits. The main lead Peter Stormare was too wooden in his acting for my liking with his single expression face. Mark Hamill as the villain showed more emotion than Stormare although his dialog was terrible. So on the whole, I can't really recommend this movie at all due to it being so dull and uninteresting.

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AKB48Fan rated 84 Charing Cross Road

 84 Charing Cross Road 7/10

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Seeking a rare book, Helen, a New Yorker contacts a store in England and is delighted to find the book she is looking for. The owner sends it to her, cheap. She continues using the store as her new hunting grounds, contacting the owner frequently in pursuit of new rarities. Eventually the two form a friendship through their letters. This movie is apparently based on a true story about two people that never meet. On paper it may not sound like great source material for dramatic cinema and credit must be given that this movie keeps the viewers' interest as much as it does. I think a lot of that has to come down to it's 2 stars in Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins who are excellent in their roles. The story between the two blossoms into a chronicle of a beautiful little relationship that leaves a lasting imprint on not just them but all the other people in their lives. This movie in all honesty will be appreciated more by book lovers and quiet movies.

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