Tubbs’s Film Reviews

8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Lighthouse, The (2019): No colours, lack of lighting, the sound effects, & the setting were well done. The screenplay using 2 characters was questionable – 1 person could have gone mad on his own equally as well if not better. The resulting cost saving could have been passed on.
Full Moon in Paris (1984): Another Rohmer film where the characters are not doing anything useful.
Room with a View, A (1985): Quality cast, photography, and production values. For performance watchers, it is a good chance to compare acting talent when you have quality in depth on show. For me, Denholm Elliott, the perennial supporting character actor, stands up well in this.
Midway (2019): These kind of big screen dramatisations usually have and benefit from special effects. The effects in this one are not impressive – the ships look like cardboard cutouts – and as the story was already well known it became a bit of a bore.
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 (TV Series) (2008): The episodes have a good format and balance between music and comedy. The characters are well created and there is a very good working relationship between the main performers.; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Big C, The (TV Series) (2010): S2: Although the screenplay is uneven the excellent Laura Linney sees it through.
Howling, The (1981): It takes an hour to warm up but even after 40 years it still has a bit to it.
New Adventures of Old Christine, The (TV Series) (2006): S1: The material isn't strong but the characters are pleasant enough without being soppy.
Shopgirl (2005): Claire Danes is the only thing worthwhile in this – the screenplay is very ordinary and Martin is miscast in the romantic role he created.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999): There is some talent here and there amongst the cast but even the usually excellent Helen Mirren can't do much to save this screenplay.

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