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AKB48Fan rated Conspiracy of Hearts

 Conspiracy of Hearts 7/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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During World War II, Mother Superior Katharine oversees a picturesque Italian convent and makes it her duty to smuggle out the Jewish children from a nearby concentration camp. The nuns in her charge react in different ways: While sensitive novice Sister Mitya takes a special interest in the refugees, worldly Sister Gerta is reluctant to get involved at all. After the Nazis occupy the convent, their situation becomes dire. A vastly under-rated and unknown movie. The story about a mixed European bag of nuns in sunny Italy, sheltering Jewish children from nasty Nazis, could have easily wound up as sticky or preachy as a Hollywood movie of the week but thankfully it isn't. The plot has a surprisingly powerful depiction of the clash between faith and might, as Lilli Palmer's Mother Superior stands firm against Albert Lieven's uncompromising Nazi Colonel. The question of conscience and commitment to duty is repeatedly explored, from the perspective of both nun and soldier. The cast perform unbelievably well with a stunningly beautiful Sylvia Sims as a novice nun. The climax at the end of the movie with the anticipated shooting of 3 nuns is very moving to witness. All in all, this is a sincere and serious drama that's well worth watching.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Red Baron

 The Red Baron 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Dashing WWI flying ace Manfred von Richthofen proves a propaganda success above the Western Front, famed as `The Red Baron'. However, over time the brutal realities of war and command bring him down to earth. The movie itself is not a flat action/history flick, it has a message to tell and that comes across really well. The relationship between the Baron and his French girlfriend who is a nurse is told in a very subtle way, no cheesy romance-scenes. There are no clichés, just a portrait of a hero that did not even want to be one. And the cruelty and absurdity of war itself, as even the main protagonist has to learn. The ending is also well done and not cheesy or over the top. The cast, largely German, were fine. The movie could have been a lot better and the dogfights were not as exciting as I thought they might be. Still, it does a decent job of depicting the insanity of World War I.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Gwen

 Gwen 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Desperately trying to hold everything together, young Gwen struggles with her mother's mysterious illness, her father's absence and a ruthless mining company that's encroaching on their land. As a growing darkness begins to take grip, the local community grows suspicious and slowly turns on the beleaguered family. A tale of folk horror set in the mountains of Snowdonia related in a gothic style reminiscent of Wuthering Heights yet also incorporating elements of The Witch. Evil is abound but the real malevolence may be the horror of an impoverished people being manipulated into mob violence by their exploiter - the boss of the local quarry. A slow moving movie which won't be to everyone's taste and the bleakness may even put folk horror aficionados off. But both Eleanor Worthington Cox and Maxine Peak put in powerful performances. A dark, atmospheric and moody movie.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Angel Has Fallen

 Angel Has Fallen 7/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Authorities take Secret Service agent Mike Banning into custody for the failed assassination attempt of U.S. President Allan Trumbull. After escaping from his captors, Banning must evade the FBI and his own agency to find the real threat to the president. Desperate to uncover the truth, he soon turns to unlikely allies to help clear his name and save the country from imminent danger. The Fallen franchise deviates from the previous installments by taking a page from The Fugitive and having Secret Service member Mike Banning framed for treason and having to go on the run to find who set him up. Gerard Butler's still got it as Banning. Nick Nolte is a fun new addition as Banning's reclusive survivalist, anti-government father. The villains if not outstanding are smart and provide a reasonable threat with some neat tricks up their sleeves. The action is quite good, especially the opening attack and the final confrontation. Director Ric Roman Waugh has a good eye for visuals and settings. The camera work though is distracting. There is way too much shaky cam not to mention a couple misplace quick pans. I definitely think this is better than London Has Fallen. It might not be the greatest action movie ever made but you'll have a blast watching this exciting movie.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Five Golden Dragons

 Five Golden Dragons 3/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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The Five Golden Dragons are an international criminal gold trafficking secret society syndicate based in Hong Kong. They plan to break up after selling their criminal enterprise to the Mafia for US$50 million. However the members of the group fear the greed of each other in receiving their share of the profits. An American playboy and a two sisters become involved in the action. This is a poor movie that doesn't know whether it wants to be a drama or a comedy. It's main attraction is the cast and definitely not the awful plot. The movie was shot on location at the Shaw Brothers studios in Hong Kong. Bob Cummings is terrible as the main lead who bumbles his way into situations and say stupid things that are suppose to be funny. You'll see appearances by Klaus Kinski and Christopher Lee but it's fair to say this isn't one of their best movies. The only real interest I had by watching was looking at Hong Kong of old and seeing planes coming into land at the Kai Tek airport. Apart from that, this movie is a car crash. Don't bother with it.

4 years, 7 months ago

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Penniless Lord Whitebait plans to save his dwindling fortunes by opening his stately home Whitebait Manor, to the public. But when nobody has any interest, he is forced to take desperate measures. He and his servant Spankforth plot to stage the theft of a valuable painting from Whitebait Manor, and they are aided in their scheme by Wilfred Sapling, a plumber. Another great comedy from Brian Rix. All the farce elements are there from prat falls, dressing up, mistaken motives, ham acting and totally unbelievable situations with equally unbelievable outcomes. Plenty of laughs to be had such as a bunch of prisoners singing O! Come All Ye Faithful dressed as choristers down in the sewers having escaped from Wormwood Scrubs prison in order for Wilfred Sapling to find them. Wonderful location filming showing Central London in the early 60's. The cast is great with cameos from Terry Scott and Irene Handl. Sit back, put your feet up and enjoy this wonderful comedy.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Nothing Barred

 Nothing Barred 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated 633 Squadron (1964)

 633 Squadron (1964) 7/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Norwegian resistance fighter Erik Bergman offers the British Royal Air Force an irresistible target when he reveals the location of a secret Nazi rocket factory. American pilot Roy Grant commands the fighter squadron ordered to take out the plant, but he discovers that the location is even more formidable than he had been told. When the promised ground support troops fail to show up, Grant fears he and his men are on a doomed mission. Once you get passed the poor central casting, pedantic direction and and abrupt, indeterminate, downbeat ending, you may come to enjoy this movie. Great flying, a rousing score and decent special effects lifts this one above the humdrum. The very American Cliff Robertson plays a British wing commander and the very dark, very Greek George Chakiris plays a Norwegian commando. I'm sure they could have picked some decent British actors to play these roles. This movie is worth seeing, if only for the final assault on the plant which is similar to the X-Wing attack on the Death Star. Perhaps George Lucas was inspired by this movie? A very entertaining war movie with wonderful footage of the De Havilland Mosquito airplane.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Resident Evil: Extinction

 Resident Evil: Extinction 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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The 3rd movie in the Resident Evil franchise finds Alice hiding out in the Nevada desert where she joins forces with former cohorts Carlos and L.J. as well as new survivors Claire, K-Mart and Nurse Betty to eradicate the virus that threatens to turn every human on Earth into a zombie. This exciting movie contains thrills, chills, plenty of action with fierce combats and lots of gore and guts. The horror and action moments are fast moving and choreographed well. The movie turns out to be a crossover between Mad Max, The Walking Dead and Alien. It's quite predictable but that's redeemed in part by the charismatic acting from Milla Jovovich and Ali Larter. The flesh-eating mutants appearance deliver the goods, plenty of screams, shocks and tension. Worth a look for horror and action fans.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Fair Wind to Java

 Fair Wind to Java 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Captain Boll, a tough 19th-century merchant seaman, goes after a treasure trove of jewels on a remote island in the Dutch East Indies. Helped by native girl Bintang, he defies local laws to take them but the pair are pursued by the vengeful tribesmen. Just as escape seems impossible, the island's volcano erupts but can Boll and Bintang escape its fury? This is a thrilling action adventure story. There is fighting among pirates and good guys, a graphic flogging of a beautiful slave girl and a massive eruption of a volcano on Krakatoa, all in brilliant colour. Although it's the usual good guys vs bad guys genre, the story line is great and action abounds everywhere as both parties search for a fortune in diamonds. Good performances by the cast. An enjoyable rollicking high seas adventure.

4 years, 7 months ago

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Invited to his first kissing party, 12-year-old Max asks his best friends Lucas and Thor for some much-needed help on how to pucker up. When they hit a dead end, Max decides to use his father's drone to spy on the teenage girls next door. When the boys lose the drone, they skip school and hatch a plan to retrieve it before Max's dad can figure out what happened. I thought the movie was as funny as the trailer advertised. The trio of child actors are great and have good chemistry. Their delivery makes the movie really work and the script matches the actor's level of commitment. It goes through the usual coming of age motions so its not a very original effort. However, its a well made movie in this genre and it made me laugh a lot. I had fun with this movie and I'm sure many more will as well.

4 years, 7 months ago

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4 years, 7 months ago

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Actor Rick Dalton gained fame and fortune by starring in a 1950's television Western, but is now struggling to find meaningful work in a Hollywood that he doesn't recognise anymore. He spends most of his time drinking and palling around with Cliff Booth, his easygoing best friend and longtime stunt double. Rick also happens to live next door to Roman Polanski and Sharon Tate - the filmmaker and budding actress whose futures will forever be altered by members of the Manson Family. This is a fantastic movie regardless of the fictional ending that it came with. It will take you straight to that beautiful 1960's era. It was a completely different vibe. The direction, setting and presentation were all on point! Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt were brilliant. The whole movie belongs to the two of them. They looked natural in their respective characters and their acting was wonderful! Although this movie is a fictional take on the Manson murders which in reality were very painful, it was able to showcase that 60's era very well. Quentin Tarantino's imagination is great and he's an excellent storyteller. A real crowd pleasing movie.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Is Anybody There? (2008)

 Is Anybody There? (2008) 6/10

4 years, 7 months ago

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Young Edward hates living in the old people's home run by his parents. His only interest is an obsession with ghosts, death and the afterlife. Until, that is, the arrival of reluctant new resident, Clarence - a retired magician with a liberating streak of anarchy. Together the odd couple overcome their personal drawbacks. Despite some nice performances and at least two laugh-out-loud moments, the main drawback here is that everything feels rushed. Edward doesn't have any friends at school... then he does a couple of magic tricks, and he's the most popular kid in school. Clarence seems quite aware of everything around him one day, then the next day he can't even remember anyone's name. But with such a short running time, I suppose certain scenes showing gradual plot and character development weren't possible. It's just such a shame, to have a talented cast and not give them enough material to turn this entertaining drama into something truly special. Still worth watching.

4 years, 7 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Marie Antoinette

 Marie Antoinette 7/10

4 years, 8 months ago

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A wonderful movie charting the life of Austria's Marie Antoinette who rises to become Queen of France before The French Revolution. Director Sofia Coppola has directed a great movie concentrating on the quiet intimacies of the last royals before the French Revolution. Shot beautifully with an endless parade of colourful costumes, there are very few negatives I would attach to the movie. Kirsten Dunst is tantalising as Marie and it is difficult to take your eyes away from her every movement. Jason Schwartzman is quiet, intelligently boring and perfectly cast for King Louis XVI. Coppola adds a contemporary edge to the movie through music and language but this doesn't upset the delicate nature of preserving the characters integrity. I didn't think I would enjoy this movie but it won me over.

4 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated The Duke Wore Jeans

 The Duke Wore Jeans 4/10

4 years, 8 months ago

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To avoid an unwanted match to a European princess, a British duke's son plans to send a cockney double in his place at her arrival. I only watched this as it's from the Rogers/Thomas stable who are more famous as being behind the successful Carry On movies. I can appreciate that Tommy Steele was very popular in his time but I just didn't find this movie all that good. Tommy performs in two roles and his fans will like that he gets to sing a few songs as well. The supporting cast do a good turn in helping Tommy move the plot along, but this is not a movie to watch for spotting familiar faces of English comedy. This is a movie that'll only interest Tommy Steele fans. It's an old fashioned and rather unexciting tale.

4 years, 8 months ago

AKB48Fan rated Do You Know This Voice?

 Do You Know This Voice? 6/10

4 years, 8 months ago

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A man kidnaps a child and demands a ransom from the child's parents. However, a series of events lead to the child's death. The kidnapper is still desperate for cash and tries to make arrangements to pick up the ransom. Police become aware of the child's death and lay a trap. The kidnapper slips through the police net but there is a witness. A neighbour was at the phone booth and saw the kidnapper leave the scene. This is quite an engrossing kidnapping drama in this well-acted little thriller set in Bristol. Even though the title sounds like it's a police procedural drama, it proves anything but that. It's more of a thrilling movie about the kidnapper wanting to silence the witness. Any more information would spoil the plot. Dan Duryea plays the scheming menacing bad guy with Isa Miranda also fantastic as Mrs. Marotta who is determined to catch the kidnapper even though she is unaware that it's someone close to home. The movie has a good twist right near the climax. Overall it's an entertaining b-movie.

4 years, 8 months ago