Bridge of Spies (2015) Review Another Master Class in storytelling by Steven Spielberg with Tom Hanks as his ‘Everyman’ Director: Steven Spielberg Cast: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda Set during the cold war in late 50s it is the tale of a lawyer who just by doing his job becomes mixed up in the pre-apocalyptic fear of dangerous … [Read more...]
Review: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (1982)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B003ARSUM0][/pullquote] Released in 1982 and then re-released in 2002 with some subtle CGI-enhancements (note that the agents no longer carry guns, but carry walkie-talkies in a gun-like fashion) E.T. The Extra Terristrial is a personal family drama directed by … [Read more...]
Review: War Horse (2012)
Based on the 1982 children's novel by Michael Morpurgo, War Horse charts the life of a horse born and raised in Devon who gets drafted into military service. It was initially adapted into a highly successful stage play before Steven Spielberg announced his intentions to turn it into a Hollywood film. Hiring Richard Curtis and Lee Hall to write the screenplay, Spielberg himself … [Read more...]
Review: Hook (1991)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B005KJ68WA][/pullquote] The story of Peter Pan, created originally by JM Barrie in 1902 has had many film incarnations from Disney's memorable animated classic in 1953 to the 2003 PJ Hogan directed effort. There is something enduringly entertaining about the boy who … [Read more...]
Review: The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007X4ODT0][/pullquote] The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn is based upon an incredibly popular series of comic books written by Belgian artist Hergé. Steven Spielberg optioned the rights to the books in 1983 after Hergé's death and in 2002 announced … [Read more...]
Review: Jurassic Park (1993)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B004KKXMSI][/pullquote] Steven Spielberg's name is synonymous with summer blockbusters. Films such as E.T., Jaws and Raiders of the Lost Ark firmly established him as one of the top directors around, and Jurassic Park sits very close to the top of his best … [Read more...]
Review: Super 8 (2011)
[pullquote cite="" type="left, right"][amazon text=Amazon&template=carousel&chan=that film guy&asin=B007PF7FBU][/pullquote] Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful directors of all time. He is famous for co-creating the summer blockbuster with George Lucas and has a string of successful commercial and critical hits. JJ Abrams is currently in the process of … [Read more...]