[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004TFCVUY][/pullquote] Before beginning my review of Norwegian Wood, I should say up front that I'm a huge fan of the novel it is based on, written by Haruki Murakami. It's inevitable that this should influence my view of the film and it would be pointless to try to … [Read more...]
Review: One Day (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B00527QYL0][/pullquote] Based on a book by David Nicholls, One Day focuses on Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Dexter (Jim Sturgess) as two friends and examines their relationship on July 15 each year from 1988 to 2011. After meeting on graduation night and almost having sex, … [Read more...]
Review: Water for Elephants (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005VTO4KW][/pullquote] Based on a book by Sara Gruen, Water for Elephants tells the story of Jacob Jankowski (Robert Pattinson), a part-qualified veterinarian during the great depression whose life plans are destroyed by the sudden death of his parents. On his way to … [Read more...]
Review: In a Better World (2010, Denmark)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005K8IOUU][/pullquote] Winner of Best Foreign Language film at the 83rd Academy Awards in February, In a Better World has only just arrived in UK cinemas. In a Better World is something of a ensemble piece, but there a two main focuses; Anton, a middle-aged doctor … [Read more...]
Review: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B001QXZ7SA][/pullquote] In the late 1980s and early 1990s, there was no bigger film star than Kevin Costner. He has made his name with films like Field of Dreams and The Untouchables, before he started to produce massive commercial smash hits like Dances with Wolves … [Read more...]
Review: Millions (2004)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] By 2004, Danny Boyle was a director with a hit-and-miss record. From the adrenaline-filled Trainspotting at the highest end, to the confusing mess of The Beach at the other. Following on from 28 Days Later... he released a film that is almost … [Read more...]
Review: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B006E0A5YG][/pullquote] Planet of the Apes, released in 1968 was a surprise commercial success that spawned four sequels, one woeful Tim Burton-directed reboot and a couple of TV shows. Its place in film history is already assured, with parodies of the famous final … [Read more...]
Review: The Beach (2000)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] The Beach stands as a turning point in Danny Boyle's career. It is the first big budget film that he directed and it is the one with more controversy and problems on set than any other. The first problem was the fall-out between Boyle and … [Read more...]
Review: Pan’s Labyrinth (2006, Spain)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B000UYBP0K][/pullquote] Pan's Labyrinth begins a long time ago in an underground world a princess escaped to the world above, the sunlight blinded her and she forgot who she was. She grew sick and eventually died but her father, the King of the subterranean, knew that … [Read more...]
Review: Trainspotting (1996)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004VLKXG0][/pullquote] Trainspotting is the second feature film directed by future Oscar winner Danny Boyle. Following on from the success of Shallow Grave, he took the most charismatic member of that cast, Ewan McGregor, and turned him into the shaven-headed, … [Read more...]