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Author Archives: John Guzdek

Into the Wild

Lavish cinematography, interesting characters and a great big adventure will leave you with a feeling of seeing something special.

The Book of Eli

A post-Apocalytpic Western that’s just not as good as many others out there.

The Grapes of Wrath

From classic novel to classic movie, The Grapes of Wrath is the definitive fictional account of the Great Depression.

The Road

The Road is the finest post-Apocalyptic epic in a long time thanks to some excellent character development, haunting landscapes and an understated eeriness. What’s more, it’s a scenario that seems unnervingly possible.

The Hustler

At least four Oscar-worthy performances elevate The Hustler above a mere sports drama to a gritty character driven classic.

Daybreakers

The attention to detail and relative originality of Daybreakers threatens to lift it above the usual Vampire fare but it’s let down in the end by poor storytelling and an unrelenting grimness.

Nowhere Boy

Emotional and heartwarming in equal mesasures, Nowhere Boy is a worthy addition to the slew of Beatles biopics and documentaries.

Sherlock Holmes

Guy Ritchie does a decent job at reinventing Sherlock Holmes as a modern action hero with the help of excellent performances from Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.

Avatar

James Cameron uses the full capabilities of CGI to create a truly beautiful film that is sure to be one of the Noughties’ most definitive movies.

Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes

Intense, hypnotic, and captivating – Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski are on top form in this classic pint sized epic.