Sandy’s Film Reviews
656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
My Life Without Me (2003)
Intensely sad, beautiful film written, shot, & directed by talented Spanish director Isabel Coixet (see Extras) in Canada. Lovely portrait of very poor young people who truly love one another. Great international cast & soundtrack. Highly recommended!- DVD $24.95
Ginger & Rosa (Ginger and Rosa) (2012)- Unusual but realistic. An economical drama about growing up in the 60s. A different age & engaged teenagers. Intense. Possibly somewhat autobiographical. Fantastic electricity between the girls. All acting outstanding, hence a flop in the USA. Great!
Female Brain, The (2017)
Pathetic! At best like an an extended TED talk; at worst...just awful! Boring, silly & to be avoided at all costs. 
Timbuktu (2014)
Searingly beautiful, quiet & cruel. The tragedy of a a small, devote & articulate Muslim population under the yoke of arbitrary Sharia law imposed by a foreign Tuareg militia. Unforgettable scenes with a surrealistic quality. We failed these people. 
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)- Remarkable film made by enthusiasts free of mainstream studios. Terrific rare footage integrated with fine original music. A fascinating & tragic story of a fiercely independent woman remembered for her stunning looks rather than her brilliant mind.
- DVD $24.95
Where Am I Going? (Quo vado?) (2016)- Genuinely very funny from the first moment. Thereafter humour without pause, Italian–style! Very up–to–date & rather relevant even here. Terrific!
Classic Albums - Cream (Disraeli Gears) (2005)- Not a concert, but rather about the structure & origin of some of Cream's most famous songs. Very informative & intelligent analysis; you will learn many unexpected things. Great insights; a very intelligent documentary.
Silent Witness (TV Series) (1996)- Intelligent, articulate and each story totally different.
Ismael's Ghosts (2017)- Indulgent & incomprehensible romance spread out over 2 hours. No intrinsic value.
Whitney: Can I Be Me (2017)- Thoughtful, intelligent & balanced. Intimate portrait of a meteoric rise from poverty in NJ, driven by an ambitious mum. She used drugs from age 10. Her humility & frustations are clear. The real bodyguard explains how few black stars have happy lives.
- Blu-Ray $24.95
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