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Author Archives: John Guzdek

Season of the Witch

A laughable American-made Medieval romp ruined by clichés, anachronisms, ridiculous action and dialogue and Nicholas Cage. Avoid like the plague.

127 Hours

With spectacular cinematography, an awesome soundtrack and a superb performance by James Franco, Danny Boyle gives us an inspiring, life-affirming movie from the most unlikely of stories.

The King's Speech

A…A…An excellent take on one member of the royal family’s attempts to overcome a debilitating speech impediment. Far more interesting than it sounds.

American Psycho

Controversy, biting satire and shocking violence all sit comfortably together to leave the money-obsessed American Dream of the Eighties in tatters. American Psycho is also the film that catapulted Christian Bale into the A-list from where he’s never looked back.

The Way Back

Epic storytelling at its best, Jim Weir, ably supported by at least half a dozen excellent performances, has done an inspiring tale justice.

Red Eye

A rare turkey for Cillian Murphy as Wes Craven flounders in his first exploration into thriller territory. Bog standard at best.

TRON: Legacy

A total victory of style over substance from first time Director Joseph Kosinski that’s really awe-inspiring big screen fun. There’s plenty to criticise but just enjoy the ride.

Tron

Tron was the acceptably naff face of geekdom back in the Eighties and it’s not as cutting edge as it seemed at the time but is still good fun nonetheless.

The Tourist

Beautiful people, beautiful location, decent story and a few niggles.

The Big Lebowski

An excellent stoner comedy with the right mix of brains, laughs and memorable characters. The Coen Brothers’ finest? It’s a close one.