Character study of 1960's New York City and of two men of very different backgrounds.Surviving in the cruel world of a big city,having nothing and needing a friend. A brilliant cast.

A very sad,intense story told in a simple way.Nuno Lopes,as a father desperately trying to find his missing daughter,takes your breath away without trying. A bonus is the fantastic soundtrack by Bernardo Sassetti.

Almost like a documentary that holds your attention and emotions,making you feel involved. Gerard McSorley gives a quiet,intense performance,that one does not have to be a parent to identify with.The excellent script is co written by Paul Greengrass.

Slow pace,not many plot twists but real characters in an atmosphere familiar to the director.He shows us life in a small town,and the lack of opportunities for a young woman with dreams.Well acted.

Special for being the film that started it all---the greatest collaboration in film history.The setting,where children play in dirty swamps and streets,is perfect to showcase the ugliness and corruption of gangsters and others. The amazing Toshiro Mifune conveys so much,even with small gestures.

Salma Hayek is very good in the challenging role of such a compelling personality.But,perhaps the film should have been in Spanish,because of its sense of history.The vibrant colours fits a film about artists,a good introduction to her art and Mexican culture. Wish there had been more of Geoffrey Rush as Trotsky.

Similar to most films about war as experienced by children,powerful and moving,plus a starting point for viewers needing to learn about the Spanish Civil War. Good performances from the adults and children,plus gorgeous cinematography of the Spanish landscape.

Another great performance from Javier Bardem in this study of a complicated man.The depressing tone makes it not for everyone,especially at 150 minutes,but the characters stay with you.

Gets an extra point for the cast,trying hard but given uninspired writing and direction. Should have been more moving,but failed because of too many cliches and the behavior of the characters not explored enough. The ending was rather far fetched.

A film about one of the worst miscarriages of justice,the story is well paced,more than about this injustice and life in a British prison.It is also about the journey of a father and son.Excellent performances.

Powerful,true story that has its complex characters acting in surprising ways.One of the best films about staying true to your convictions.Excellent performances.

Shot mainly in the outdoors,showing how bleak and lonely is the life of the protagonist,who cannot get his life together in post war Italy.Steve Cochran gives a wonderful performance as an Italian native.Powerful.

A series of events in the day to day life of a petty criminal.Yes,he is self absorbed,but there are scenes about keeping one's dignity while trying to survive.Especially,when friends reject him and he is unable to do anything about it.

A simple story made into a compelling psychological thriller.Reminds of early Hitchcock,with added political and moral themes. Set during Franco's reign and showing no respect or love for the upper class,seen as hypocrites who supported the dictator.

One of the best films about the universal topic of misunderstood youth.Made over 50 years ago,it holds up because the situations seem real,based partly on Truffaut's childhood.Antoine Doinel is one of the most appealing characters in cinema history. Brilliant performance by Jean Pierre Leaud.

A moving and important story simply told.An example of how when we are betrayed,we can strike back and hurt even the innocent.

One gets the feeling that this was more powerful as a play (Soweto's Burning),focusing on the characters as they cope with living in apartheid South Africa. I just found the interracial friendship not quite believable,maybe due to the performances.However,Paul Bettany was great as the tormented soldier.

Was this film really a winner at Cannes?It started out well,with characters that were sure to hold our attention.But,we didn't really get to know them. Pity,because it could have given us much to think about-----old age,death,grief and moving on.

Its depiction of male/female relationships could have made Bunuel's last film seem dated.But,we do appreciate his examination of obsession and manipulation. Another great performance from Fernando Rey.

A very good directing debut from Richard E Grant.He wisely left out sentimentality,but there is warmth and humor on display.Well acted,with Emily Watson as a convincing American.

Not for everyone,as the sex scenes could be hard to watch,some people may even stop watching after a few minutes.Or maybe not,as you will be curious about the main character. Ultimately,it is a story of coping with depression and loneliness.

A realistic character study,with extreme close ups,not much dialogue that lets the viewer think.Another great film from the Dardenne brothers.

Unsentimental look at an isolated community,with its own rules,making us feel like intruders.There could have been more elements to the script,showing more about the father.Well acted.

Similar to the equally absorbing,emotional 'CAUTIVA' (2005).Norma Aleandro is brilliant,as we see her grow from a naive Professor to a woman who needs to know the truth. We need more films like this to educate about this terrible part of Latin American history.

Not my favorite by Bergman,at times frustrating to watch.If there is a film that should not have 'Passion' in the title,this is it.

Well acted,but not as good as the sequel 'Masumiyet'.Some very realistic characters,yet it seems as if some were abandoned by the Director half way through.

A brilliant portrayal by Edgar Ramirez of this complex character---Carlos the Jackal.Intelligent,as he professed his concern for the oppressed,yet ambitious,power hungry and cruel. One of the many riveting episodes is the recreation of the OPEC hostage taking early in the film.

Guven Kirac gives a moving,nuanced performance as a lost soul,in a film where characters move the story forward.People living from day to day,not usually seen.

Visually stunning,with a setting that draws us into 1860s New York.However,it seemed to have lost focus in some parts,at times trying to watch.Making me think it would have made a great miniseries. The extreme violence was disturbing,not always necessary.Daniel Day Lewis gives a great performance.

So many classic moments make Chaplin's first full length film a Masterpiece.Moves quickly with a fitting music score that is not too sentimental.Best of all--Jackie Coogan plays the boy at 5 years old.