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Category Archives: Thriller

Taxi Driver

It’s got gritty realism, iconic lines and Robert De Niro at his very best. If you haven’t seen this yet, I’m very disappointed in you. Tssk.

The Mechanic

A typical Jason Statham vehicle that delivers on action, plot and, most importantly, entertainment. Not a classic but a decent watch nonetheless.

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.

Sunshine

Looks and sounds fabulous but gets a little bit silly in the end.

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.

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.

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.

The Tourist

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