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Inglourious Basterds (2009)
If it weren't for Christoph Waltz
This film would be unbearable to watch a second time. Sloppy. I love Tarantino...but this film sucks, big time. He can take this one off his list of ten and try making a good one, again. All the Tarantino suck ups; it's like they expect they'll meet him if they put in a good word. This one is very flawed... it's lucky Quentin cast Mr. Waltz otherwise I'd be with what some are calling "hater" (SO millennial) Waltz is always mesmerising.
Gangster No. 1 (2000)
Underrated and brilliant.
For the life of me, I can't understand how this film made so little money and...that it took me so many years to discover this phenomenal British gangster film. Under the apex direction of Paul McGuigan, Malcolm McDowell and Paul Bettany play the old and young psychopathic protagonist and, I've got to say, Paul Bettany is chilling in his portrayal of the younger gangster no. 55. David Thewlis, Saffron Burrows and a wonderful, convincing ensemble cast create a motion picture that I've just watched and to which I have been completely blown away. I'm not going to offer any spoilers...a review doesn't require any free give aways but...all I can say is...do yourself a favour and watch a film I do not see too often nowadays. It's an unpredictable yet still tightly knit feast for any fan of the gangster genre. This British pic needs to be seen to be believed. It gets a ten out of ten from me. Highly recommended. Paul Bettany's debut. I'd ask a reader to excuse my ebullience but....it IS warranted.
The Twinkle in God's Eye (1955)
I love Mickey Rooney.
This film is somewhat of s hidden gem. I serendipitously happened upon it while searching YouTube for an old movie to comfort me on a particularly cold evening. I wont be placing any onus on storyline. Viewers can judge a film for themselves by simply watching them without the prejudice of subjective review. It's an Independent (Republic) Film. Standard Western fare, Produced by Mr. Rooney himself. It has fantasic production values and alot of good humour. One early scene, Rooney's rookie preacher walks into a town bar and is cordially invited by locals for a free drink. He asks for milk. It's old school funny but hey it's an old school film...top cast...a genuine little gem. Reviews and ratings is cyberspace can be cruel. It's more a reflection of modern humanity than the quality of this lovely, black and white, 1955 production, which is one that i am so happy to have found. Mickey Rooney was a masterful performer. His character and star quality shines very brightly here. Im clearly a fan...however...if this film were anything other than what this review purports, i wouldn't be doing anyone reading this review, or the film itself any service.