A typical Jason Statham vehicle that delivers on action, plot and, most importantly, entertainment. Not a classic but a decent watch nonetheless.
Movies
La Haine
A quality character driven exploration of class and race divisions in a Parisian ‘ghetto’ with three excellent lead performances and an interesting story. Undoubtedly, the best thing to come out of France since Emmanuelle.
Black Swan
Ballet but not as you know it, this cross between The Wrestler and Showgirls falls just short of greatness.
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.