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An Eye for an Eye
A fairly standard revenge actioner for Chuck Norris after his partner in the police force is murdered and he resigns in order to pursue the killers. The movie has plenty of action, tension, suspense and cheesy sub-plot to boot with wild stunts. You can guess straight away who the mole is in the police department that's supplying information to the big bad villain played by Christopher Lee. There's a couple of martial art fights as Norris cleans up the Chinese fighters by means of punches and kicks. It's violent, frenetic and hectic. I found it funny in the final fight between Norris and a big Chinese bloke that the sound effects for Han Solo's blaster is used when Norris connects with his 3 kicks!! Chuck Norris' acting skills here won't win any awards but he's not too bad. If you like your martial arts flicks and are not too worried about plot, then I would recommend this one to you. It may not be intellectually brilliant but it is kick ass entertaining!
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Goblin Slayer
 Goblin Slayer 8/10
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Kill Her Gently
Two escaped convicts hail down a motorist Jeff who willingly gives them a lift. Unbeknownst to them he knows who they are and has a proposition to make to them. In return for 1,000 pounds he wants them to kill his wife. This is a gripping and brutal movie, especially in it's depiction of women. One example is the motorist's au-pair who is beaten and then murdered by one of the criminals. The movie largely takes place in the cramped confines of a country home. Perhaps the most interesting thing about the story is that the criminals themselves are far less deranged and dangerous than Jeff, who approaches his scheme with the cool, detached air of a psychopath. The best performance comes from Marc Lawrence who plays a sleazy, hardened convict who nevertheless reveals a streak of humanity. This little-known but effective British b-movie is worthy of being checked out.
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I, Daniel Blake
A hard hitting, raw and honest look at how the British system is failing it's own people. Daniel Blake is a middle-aged carpenter who's taken a few recent knocks, one of which is suffering a heart-attack and deemed not able to return to work. It's a position no one would want to be in, forced to sacrifice your own health or lose everything you have worked so hard for. The viewer gets to witness the hurdles that seem purposely put there to hinder payments. How are people such as Daniel Blake suppose to survive, or better still, have a good life they are suppose to be able to live. The movie gives an emotional look at the suffering and poor way of life some unfortunate people have to contend with in Great Britain. It's compelling, invoking and upsetting, showing the great lengths and risks people go through in order to maintain their self dignity. Well done to director Ken Loach for bringing something like this to our screen. Dave Johns is exceptional as Daniel Blake, emitting the boiling frustrations of the soul- destroying turn of events, right to the very end. Hayley Squires' Katie is short of brilliant too, displaying the tremendous pressure when faced with these kind of tribulations. The food bank scene with her is heartbreaking to watch. Overall, this movie is a powerful character piece that highlights the desperation of the good hearted, but poorer people in British society and how they are left as outcasts in society due to the state. Very highly recommended.
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Constantine

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Constantine
When a Mexican finds the Spear of Destiny amidst ruins, it sets off a chain of events that could lead to a Hell-fueled Armageddon on Earth. Enter John Constantine, freelance demon-hunter, and Los Angeles detective Angela Dodson, who are to play roles in the ongoing battle between heaven and hell. This DC comic-book offering from Hollywood is this dark, depressing supernatural thriller which sees Keanu Reeves as a Neo-like hero, this time employed as an exorcist to prevent half-breed demons from entering our plane. The plotting and back story of the movie is impressive, with plenty of technobabble to delight the viewers, and the acting isn't half bad either. Reeves is very good as the laconic, chain-smoking star, giving a relaxed and mature performance. Rachel Weisz is also effective as the heroine, proving to be more than just a woman-in-peril, and her natural beauty shines through many of the odd sequences in which she partakes. The best thing by far in the movie are the special effects, especially those of the demons and the glimpses of Hell we get, which are simply fantastic. Very enjoyable.
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Where Does It Hurt?
Peter Sellers plays the corrupt head of a hospital that uses an array of schemes to bilk patients and insurance companies out of thousands of dollars. Rick Lenz plays a patient who becomes aware of the shenanigans going on and tries to bring Sellers and his staff down, but finds that they seem to have a trick up their proverbial sleeves at every turn. Considered to be one of Sellers' worst movies, it isn't as bad as some say it is but is nowhere near some of his best work. The movie manages to have a few amusing moments, but comes off more like a gag reel than a story. The characters are exaggerated and unlikable. The viewer is supposed to side with Lenz and his predicament, but he so stupidly allows the doctors to take advantage of him at the beginning that it becomes hard to. The whole thing gets sillier by the second until by the end it’s completely inane. Apart from seeing Sellers do a reasonable American accent, the best out of the whole cast is Pat Morita who is genuinely amusing as a lab tech with an inferiority complex and at one point even speaks in a British accent. The awful and irritating country music soundtrack doesn't help things to be honest. For Sellers completists only.
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Orders Are Orders

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Orders Are Orders
An army barracks is taken over by a Hollywood production unit to film a sci-fi movie. The soldiers aren't complaining as there are plenty of pretty girls in revealing costumes for them to leer at and some of them even get a part in the movie. Everything seems to be going well until Divisional Commander turns up for one of his inspections. This is a fairly unremarkable British movie but it does have the presence of 3 comedy greats together for the first and only time in Sid James, Tony Hancock and Peter Sellers. The trio try their best with a poor script but the movie doesn't have a lot of laughs in it. Director David Paltenghi seems to think that having chaotic scenes with people shouting at each other is supposed to be funny but it isn't. Those who look sharp enough may also catch a glimpse of Eric Sykes and Donald Pleasance in small cameo roles. All in all, you may want to catch this just to see Peter Sellers in one of his early roles but otherwise it's not really worth your time.
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The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism
Christopher Lee is Count Regula who lives in a big castle and steals away young virgin girls. He tortures them & uses their blood for his "life elixir". His final victim manages to escape to inform the local authorities and he is executed for his crimes. He manages to come back from the dead 35 years later to exact his revenge on the descendants of his last victim and the judge/magistrate that sentenced him to death. I don't know how I've managed to miss this movie over the years as it's a good one. Borrowing loosely from Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum", director Reinl does a masterful job of pacing and fills the screen with surreal and spine tingling images. There is atmosphere a plenty throughout the movie and a sense of uneasiness. The set pieces and costumes are beautiful and are enhanced by the colour filming of the movie. Christopher Lee looks wonderfully terrible - a shambling, blueish corpse with a nail-hole scarred face, absolutely void of emotion as he plots his revenge. A fun and atmospheric horror movie that I really liked.
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Jane Eyre
 Jane Eyre  7/10
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Jane Eyre
Once again it's another adaptation of the novel Jane Eyre written by Charlotte Bronte. This time Mia Wasikowska plays the main character, Jane Eyre, and Michael Fassbender plays her love interest, Edward Rochester. The big question, surrounding the movie, is, well, is this movie worth seeing since it has practically been done to death already. Overall, I would say yes. For starters the movie's beautiful cinematography alone makes it worth seeing. In fact, that's the best thing it has to offer and that is no insult to the actors and actresses in the movie. There are plenty of beautiful shots showing the open countryside of England as Jane wanders around, trying to find her place. Even inside the mansions the cinematography is just breathtaking and it truly adds to the movie. The cinematography creates a unique atmosphere that at times makes it almost seem like a horror flick and it adds to the Gothic nature of the movie. Mai Wasikowska plays a strong Jane Eyre and is definitely worthy of playing the role. She holds her own against the likes of Judi Dench and other great actors. Michael Fassbender is also great in his role. Overall, if you're a fan of the novel you won't be disappointed. There is enough in the movie to keep the audience interested and that is what matters when all is said and done.
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The Lobster
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or are transformed into beasts according to their choice and sent off into The Woods. I've never heard of Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos before but if the rest of his movies are similar to this one, I'll be checking them out. I love these type of movies which come up with these unconventional stories. The Lobster is a strange movie and the people in this future are all apathetic and uncharismatic which makes the fact that they have to form couples even more ironic. They bond on basis of common character traits (such as a limp or short shortsightedness). The delicious offbeat humour and high-concept weirdness of The Lobster's first act don't conceal the movie's darker intentions. For such a low budget movie it has a tremendous cast in Colin Farrell, John C Reilly, Rachel Weisz and Léa Seydoux amongst others. The movie is slow paced but still hypnotising to look at, but I can imagine if these kind of movies are not your thing that you will find it quite boring. I found it an interesting movie as it has some very dry humour in it. Although I enjoyed it a lot, it doesn't mean that you will as it's a bit of an acquired taste. If you're up for it though, give it a whirl.
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The Aviator

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The Aviator
Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator" is a grand spectacle with a reverence for the nostalgic, set in simpler times. As a snapshot of Howard Hughes's life from 1927 to 1947, this movie is a portrait of a man of genius and unmatched innovation, and also a man debilitated by severe OCD and extreme depression. It has an amazing performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, and a mesmerising performance by Cate Blanchett, who seems to inhabit the role of Katherine Hepburn. DiCaprio truly captures Hughes's intensity, genius, and charm. His suffering also elicits great compassion. An unrecognisable Kate Beckinsale is also awesome as Ava Gardner. This movie is spectacular to view, and has a sense of history and tragedy. Definitely recommended to watch.
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Gumshoe
Albert Finney is Eddie Ginley, a music-hall comedian/nightclub bingo caller who really wants to be fictional private detective Sam Spade. Ginley starts a new career and turns himself into a private eye with an advert in the newspaper, wearing a trench coat and talking in rapid-fire dialogue à la Humphrey Bogart. He takes on the job of investigating a dangerous case involving murder, weapons smuggling and drugs. This movie pulls off that clever difficult trick of being gripping both as a spoof and as a thriller, thanks to the clever screenplay by Neville Smith and Stephen Frears’s taut direction. Albert Finney is really good as Ginley. The smart banter between Bogart and Lauren Bacall echoes in the breathless quips that Finney and Billie Whitelaw trade in some of the movie's best moments. Prepare to enjoy a pacey, brilliantly written plot which refreshingly expects the audience to have the knowledge and intelligence to keep up and be swept away. I was pleasantly surprised with this movie.
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Gumshoe

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Supersonic Saucer

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Supersonic Saucer
Unable to go home for the holidays, young girls Greta and Sumac are forced to remain at their boarding school with Rodney, the headmaster's son. They meet Meba, a baby flying saucer from Venus. Mainly of interest as a precursor of E.T, which borrows at least three or four of its key ideas, this is actually a slightly below average entry in the children's features turned out by Mary Field's unit at Elstree for Rank's Children's Film Foundation even though the direction is occasionally inventive and it all comes to really fine climax. The problem at the heart of the matter is that the Venusian's doings are not only a bit on the dull side, but the technical trickery now seems very unsophisticated to an E.T trained audience. It might interest completists of CFF movie fans but otherwise don't really bother.
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House on Haunted Hill
A group of people are invited to stay in a haunted house for 1 night. If they manage to survive the experience, they stand to win $10,000. A moody, atmospheric and surprisingly comedic chiller, this horror classic is an old-movie lover's dream come true: terrific sets, great use of music, an intelligent and layered screenplay, a charismatic leading man in Vincent Price, and some intricate and downright unpredictable twists along the way. What begins as an effective but simple haunted-house yarn gradually develops into a nifty little thriller, filled with unsavoury and untrustworthy characters slowly unraveling a mystery while the threat of ghosts and ghouls haunts every scene. If you're a horror fan of all kinds, you should take a look at this cult classic.
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