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AKB48Fan rated No, My Darling Daughter

 No, My Darling Daughter 6/10

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Tansy, the teenage daughter of Sir Matthew, a business tycoon, falls in love with Cornelius, an American boy. The problem begins when Tansy's romantic interest changes after she meets Thomas Barclay. A so-and-so comedy starring the beautiful Juliet Mills (Hayley's older sister). The plot is reminiscent of the kinds of things Walt Disney used to make at around this time. It's not a laugh fest as many think it is. At times it seems more like a tourist brochure for London as Tansy and Cornelius visit some of the most popular attractions in the city such as St Paul's Cathedral. I did find it a bit disturbing that a grown up man falls in love with a schoolgirl (something that would be frowned upon these days). Juliet Mills gives a good performance as Tansy though she does look much older than a teenager but she was 20 years old at the time of filming. All in all, it's an OK movie but there should have been more comedy than what was shown.

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A young boy witnesses a murder in some old ruins and tries to run away but the killer tracks him down and kills him. A Canadian reporter interested in the story tries to find the killer before the police does. Quite a decent low budget British b-movie. Although set in a relatively innocent post-war Britain in which kids could still get into cars with strange men, the underside of a supposedly law abiding society is laid bare with its matter of fact depiction of adultery and blackmail. Paul Carpenter plays the leading role of reporter Paul Banner whose attempts to find the killer are made complicated by the arrival of his ex-girlfriend. There are OK performances to be had from Diane Hart and Jill Adams who play the women in Banner's life. An enjoyable thriller that doesn't outstay it's welcome.

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Tori and Kyle find a baby boy in a spaceship and adopt him as their own child, Brandon. However, after turning 12, Brandon learns that he has superpowers and begins to use them for sinister purposes. This is a 'what if Superman turned evil?' movie. It copies a lot from the Superman movies as well: Kansas location, red cape, red laser coming from the eyes, the boy gone bad can fly and super strength. It was an interesting story, but it felt like something was missing. It was like the movie was rushed. It had potential, but I wonder if the director knew what he wanted. It was very predictable and that's OK because I still wanted to see how it played out. The acting wasn't great, but certainly not the worst. It was entertaining enough and I was engaged from beginning to end but as long as you're not expecting a mindblower of a movie I'm sure you'll like it.

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While on a trip to collect funds for a charity, Miss Marple visits Mr. Enderby, a rich recluse, who dies by falling off the stairs. Miss Marple suspects foul play and starts investigating the case. Margaret Rutherford portrayed Agatha Christie's character Miss Marple in several movies but this is probably the best of them all according to many critics. The majority of anything you may have seen with Miss Marple as the main character has been a serious affair but this story is largely played out for laughs which didn't please Agatha Christie at all. The clues as to who the murderer is are all there for both Marple and the audience to decipher, but multiple red herrings are also thrown into the mix. Margaret Rutherford is in her element as the old, nosy and clever lady Miss Marple with Robert Morley ably supporting her. I found this to be a wonderful light hearted movie and I can't wait to see the further 3 sequels soon.

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Orphaned by war, Xin is sold as a slave to a small village, where he befriends Piao, another slave. Growing up, Xin and Piao train together, dreaming of escaping their low statuses and eventually becoming great generals. One day Piao is offered a position with King Eisei and accepts. A few days later, a mortally wounded Piao appears at Xin's house and says that the King's brother has taken over. Xin vows revenge. Director Shinsuke Sato's Kingdom is a live-action movie adaptation of Yasuhisa Hara's manga series that is part history lesson, but mostly a pulpy historical action-adventure more concerned with bloody, yet elegant swordplay than cold hard facts. Often melodramatic and unapologetically goofy, Kingdom combines it's manga leanings with stylised OTT combat scenes to make the story more entertaining. The cast all perform well with the standout being Masami Nagasawa's Mountain Chief Yang Duan He. The plucky heroes' fight against an army that far outnumber them will make the viewer lean on their side. I did feel it went far too long in being over 2 hours long. A good 30 min cut in the running time would have made the pacing better. In the end, it's an enjoyable exploration of ancient Chinese history.

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A high ranking Roman named Marcus Numidius takes a job in Armenia. Once entering the territory, Marcus discovers a revolt by the Armenian people, who are slaves to the Scythians and used as gladiators. Marcus becomes infatuated with Queen Amira and also attracts the attentions of a feisty slave girl named Zahar who is proficient in poisons. Despite some decent set-pieces and good characterisation, this Italian movie is pretty dull and routine. The problem with this movie is it plods to a joyless climax without making much effort to intrigue or indeed excite the viewer. Seasoned cast members in Gianna Maria Canale and Ettore Manni do their best, and the production values are fine whilst the scenes of spectacle are a lot of fun yet it's not that good to come across as a classic nor cheesy or even bad enough to laugh at. It's just one of those productions that come across as forgettable. Not really worth bothering with really.

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An American widow is kidnapped by a rebellious Arab chieftain, Mulai Ahmed er Raisuli to embarrass the Sultan of Morocco. As she falls for her captor, the abduction sparks the threat of armed intervention by the U.S This historical adventure is loosely based on real events. The movie is partly about an American war against Middle Eastern extremists who kidnap people and demand a ransom. It has parallels to what's happening right now in the real world. The characters are well written and likable. It's odd to see Sean Connery play an Arab Sultan but he has great charisma and screen presence although it's rather inevitable that the lead female character will fall for his roguish behaviour, sense of honour and conviction in his beliefs. The movie has an uneven pace and tone as it flips between Raisuli, President Roosevelt in America, lots of political wrangling and some good old fashioned fighting without a totally clear direction. The movie is a visual treat for anyone who likes their movies set in the past, it looks great throughout and there are some nice action scenes but the story doesn't hold up that well and it's far too long for my liking. Good but not great.

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A veteran worker nicknamed Mick Mack by his colleagues at a factory is forced to retire having come to a pensionable age. He is left embittered and now regarded as a burden on his family, he has to swallow his pride and claim his pension from the post office. He reluctantly takes on a job as a nightwatchman but loses it when he leaves his post, with his son and wife arguing he is heading for a nervous breakdown, but at least his knowledge and skill comes to the aid of the factory owners. A great movie about how society looks on people that have retired plus loneliness and boredom of old age. In some ways this is the precursor to the provocative British kitchen sink dramas that would emerge in the late 1950's. Finlay Currie gives a skillful portrayal of a proud working class man who has reached the end of his tether with his family contemplating putting him in a home. Mick Mack can come across as being a bit of annoying character at times but his heart is in the right place. Worth a watch.

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A string of murders in Tokyo all connect to a ghoul known as 'The Gourmet'. Ken Kaneki continues to be trained in martial arts by Touka. He is befriended by a young man named Shuu Tsukiyama who invites him to dinner at a special location. What Kaneki doesn't know is that he himself is on the menu for Tsukiyama. The 2nd live action Tokyo Ghoul movie carries on from the first and follows half human half ghoul Ken Kaneki as he struggles to adjust to his new way of life. This movie is basically more of the same with effects-driven battles with the ghouls showing off their superhuman powers and flashing their 'kagune', weapons that look like dissected body organs that erupt from their backs like angry serpents. All of the regular cast return with one new exception - Maika Yamamoto replaces Fumiko Shimizu as Touka. Shimizu quit acting in 2017 to join the controversial Happy Science cult. Shota Matsuda makes for an interesting villain as the preening, well dressed Tsukiyama. There's no point in watching this if you haven't seen the first as you'll be completely lost with the characters and storyline. If you enjoyed the first movie, you'll want to see this but don't expect anything memorable as it's all very predictable but I still enjoyed it.

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AKB48Fan rated Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984)

 Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984) 5/10

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When the mastertape of Paul McCartney’s latest album is misplaced, he must discover its whereabouts in less than 24 hours or else risk losing his recording company to the lowlife Mr. Rath. Even after all these years, I'm not sure why McCartney wanted to make this movie. It hasn't aged better with time, in fact it's probably worse. If you're in it for the music then yes it does deliver with some fine songs on show. McCartney is clearly not an actor and it's plain to see why in this movie but it doesn't matter as his music speaks for him. He's not the worst performer though. Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Bach's exchanges are really cringeworthy. I didn't expect to see the wrestler Giant Haystacks (better known as Loch Ness from his WCW days in America) in this movie. Beatles, Wings and McCartney fans will enjoy this movie but don't expect it to be a masterpiece. Just watch it for the music only.

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In 1821, British settler Phillip Wayne and assistant Paddy Clarke arrive in New Zealand. While scouting, the pair accidentally enters an area sacred to the native Maori people, but Phillip's courage wins them over, sparing the duo from death. Phillip then heads home and convinces his fiancée, Marion, to start a new life with him in New Zealand. Upon their return, Phillip introduces the Maori to Christianity while falling for the tribe leader's wife. This movie that depicts early European settlers clashing with the original inhabitants is an interesting one to watch. It starts out quite light but ends on a very dark tone. Although much of it was apparently shot in New Zealand, the movie is surprisingly stagey and studio bound. Jack Hawkins plays it pretty straight throughout, but it is Glynis Johns who stands out by effectively underplaying her role. What will surprise many viewers is Kenneth Williams appearing in a pre-"Carry On" role as the settler who triggers the final confrontation with the Maori. I've never seen him play a "straight" role before but this was at a stage in his career where he wanted to be taken seriously. Overall, this is a movie that starts slowly but builds power and delivers a strong punch at the end.

4 years, 9 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Seekers

 The Seekers 6/10

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Three women of widely differing backgrounds walk out of the gates of London's Holloway Prison together at the end of their respective sentences. Monica Marsden is a well-bred young woman, led into the world of crime by her smooth-talking but crooked lover David; Monica martyred herself by taking the fall for a crime he masterminded. Stella Jarvis is a beautiful working-class girl who found her attractive appearance made West End prostitution a source of easy money, and was imprisoned after disregarding numerous cautions for soliciting. Mrs. Quilliam is a kindly elderly widow, who lived in poverty and was jailed for repeat shoplifting offences. Monica proposes that the three should meet up later for a fancy dinner, for which she will pay, to discuss how their first day of freedom has gone. This is a wonderful and melancholic movie with lovely photography of post-war London which has long since vanished. Each of the women in the movie have their own plans for moving on with life. One plans to marry her bus conductor boyfriend, the other tries to escape from her ex-boyfriend and finally and the most tragic of them all is about is a sweet little old lady who is reunited with the dog she adores. There are complications, lots of drama, and a heart breaking ending. The 3 actresses playing the leading roles are all brilliant from the young Joan Collins, Yvonne Mitchell and the scene stealing Kathleen Harrison. I was very much entertained by this movie. A simple story told with warmth and empathy.

4 years, 9 months ago

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A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building. The shoppers have to deal with a deadly and unwanted visitor, which is a 12-foot Great White Shark. This movie turned out to be quite entertaining and not at all as cheesy and stupid as I had initially anticipated it to be. There is a good amount of action and thrills in the movie, which turned out to be a great combination. The movie, despite being predictable, does keep you thrilled and almost at the edge of your seat. The concept idea is a bit far out there, but oddly enough it did work out well enough, because the movie was entertaining and interesting from start till end. The CGI effects doesn't look all that great at times I have to admit. The cast were OK. Nobody really stood out for me. All in all, it's by no means a fantastic movie but passes the time well.

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An ex-serviceman moves to London and starts working as a truck driver, soon he becomes involved in a smuggling operation and begins a relationship with the girlfriend of a major crime figure. This is a good and tough little British thriller that benefits from a tight script and decent casting. Victor Mature gives a good performance and he's given fine support from femme fatale Diana Dors at her sultriest. The story itself, of conspiracy and smuggling is similar to that of the later Hell Drivers, and inevitably not as good. Patrick Allen makes for a tough opponent and the cinematography is lively and action-packed, building to a fraught climax. Definitely worth checking out.

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