One of the best documentaries I have ever seen, engaging and emotional from start to finish.
Can't wait to see a real master using 3D, thank the heavens above for Herzog.
After watching this, I admire Roman Polanski even more than before; it was remarkably refreshing to see a film so well-paced. This is the kind of quality direction that made his name in the first place. Please continue making movies!
A well-acted and informative psychological character study, but I sensed some restraint (maybe for fear of alienating distributors). It could have gone further into the impact of Darwin's ideas, instead of just tip-toeing on the controversial.
It's a small documentary, but General Dallaire's journey back to Rwanda after the genocide is brutally emotional, and worth seeing.
'It's a Wonderful Life' is still the Christmas movie I look forward to re-watching the most, nothing beats it!
A brilliant film, my high school in a nutshell.
This is a tough one for me to review fairly, the 1995 Rugby World Cup was a landmark of my childhood given where I grew up. The story is a fairly simple one, but Eastwood tells it with the care and compassion we expect from him. Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon were spot on too. 4/5
A haunting film, crafted perfectly for the story's madness to unfold. The sounds of the jungle, the eerie score (not forgetting the flute player), and the slow pacing make for an experience comparable to Apocalypse Now. Klaus Kinski is incredible.
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I think this film is great. I like the ease with which Paul Newman's uncontrollable nature and charm wins over the audience (and his hero-worshipping nephew, Lon), to be replaced with disgust and even pity as the fruitlessness of his existence is exposed to those around him.
Fantastically fun, charming and witty! I'm going to use 'fantastic' at every possible opportunity now. [clicks & whistles]
I'm going to let it resonate with me for a few days. But my initial reaction was that The Road shouldn't have been adapted as a film. It had poignant moments, but I didn't sympathize enough with the father and son to find their situation anything more than depressing. The film was carried by their relationship, which needed to be stronger since their goal was simply survival.