Sandy’s Film Reviews

656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.

Salesman, The (Forusande‎) (2016): Ideally watch Miller's Death of a Salesman first. Fine acting, great direction & complex urban sets. Similarity of Iranian lives to those in the West ridicules Trump's evil policy. Europe's silence on US plans show Western weakness & hatred of diversit; DVD $29.95
Alone in Berlin (2017): Fine acting but lacks pace. Typical bilious green interiors, though the city where the film is made is Cologne, not Berlin; and may even lack urgency for that.; DVD $34.95
Beirut (The Negotiator) (2018): A brilliantly complex thriller, filmed in Tangier. Very well–acted, with a great plot & terrific script. Very clever. Well worth watching more than once. Exceptional!
Whitney (2018): Despite being the child of a very talented family, the vulnerability of being black in the late 20thC is very evident, and especially the unending pressure of male egos & greed. A "must see" for all gospel enthusiasts. Some excellent interviews.
Certain Women (2016): Quiet, surrealistic & rather boring! Poorly shot & extremely basic.
Wife, The (2017): Outstanding! A great film that really needed to be made...think Rodin. Wonderful acting & direction.
Sorrow and the Pity, The (1969): Dated style compared with Marcel's later movies. Long b&w interviews. The stuff of history, but not movies.
A Star is Born (2018): A fantastic, but uplifting tale! Captures the compatible stress of a performing duo. Moving.
Lo And Behold: Reveries of the Connected World (2016): Outstanding discussion on the future, not the history. Great wisdom of Herzog's questions & some amazing responses! Unmissable extras (3); the first is best. All are of interest, though there is some overlap. All deal with important issues.
Juliet, Naked (2018): Rather weak plot & unimpressive characters; not as entertaining as expected.

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Sandy’s Film Reviews