The Roaring Twenties (39, Walsh) 81 Almost documentary in parts, romance better made than tough guy. Bogie role very interesting
Rage (09, Potter) 66 Experimental work analysing the media world through faux interviews with all action offstage. Moments of lucidity.
Micmacs (09, Jeunet) 43 Tati-lite, less inventive than Dr. Parnassus. Humour didn't translate, no empathy with Dany Boon at all.
Bringing Up Baby (38, Hawks) 79 Manic, silly and energetic but they were positives. Grant and Hepburn slightly grating 70 yrs on.
Shaun of the Dead (04, Wright) 68 Enjoyable romp, liked the dry humour particularly from Moran. Wondering what all the fuss is about though.
The Lovely Bones (09, Jackson) 18 Just one scene in the film wasn't an irreedemable failure.Film may be better if you are a Jesus freak.
United 93 (06, Greengrass) 80 The docu approach was the correct one, the confusion, horror and heroism of the day are depicted respectfully
Vera Drake (04, Leigh) 86 Cadence and rhythm of dialogue striking. Real story was class and feminism in postwar Britain. Impressive acting.
11' 09" 01 September 11 (02, Various) 58 Veered from sharp insight to self-indulgence. UK, France and Mexico stood out.Chahine was very odd.
Father of My Children (09,Hansen-Love) 78 Family dynamics explored through presence and absence.Best treatment of work-life balance
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (53, Hawks) 71 Jane Russell steals the show for me.Irrepressible glitz, glamour and joie de vivre
A Film With Me In It (08, Fitzgibbon) 59 A slow-burner but the dry humour wins you over in the end. Has fun with the farcical format.
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