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*Anon*’s Film Reviews
202 Films have been rated or reviewed by *Anon*.
At Five in the Afternoon (Panj é asr) (2003)
Unusual. 1st movie of Afghanistan after Taliban. Shows the idealism of young women despite their absolute poverty. Great landscapes & amazing scenes in ruined Presidential Palace. EXTRA with Director is a MUST; also her remarkable hands–on style. 
Hitsville: The Making of Motown (2019)- After STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF MOTOWN this is hard work knowing how Gordy exploits his musicians & stars. I watched HITSVILLE 3 times to fairly judge Gordy, ruthless in business, but one of few blacks to run a record co. The DVDS complement each other.
Colette (2018)- Witty script exploited by the passionate & intelligent acting of Knightley, perfectly suited to the role. It's really about trust. Complaints that the movie is not in French are silly, vs. acceptance of Irish films in English, not Gaelic.
Things to Come (L'avenir) (2016)
I find Isabelle Huppert dully bourgeoise among French actresses. As usual, she dominates, with her rapid movements & staccato speech, which is hard to follow on the inadequate subtitles unless you are fluent in French. Not interesting.
Frisky (2015)- Maybe the worst SF movie ever made. Only the scenery impresses, with lots of Mexican labor to keep those nice NZ kauri houses immaculate. Unwatchable trivia.
Bait (2019)
- Unusual. Fascinating EXTRAS such as long interview w/Mark Kermode where Jenkin explains his techniques, motives & that most of the 'actors' are his relatives!! WW1 vintage films included incl. promo for the Great Western Railway & other poetic snippets.
Rosie (2018)
Heartbreaking – but realistic & relevant to NZ today. Courage of all in the face of knock–backs is moving. I wondered whether the bureaucracy could get away with this exploitation of the homeless in the absence of cell phones? Hand–held camera work. - DVD $29.95
Nomadland (2020)
Stunning! Frances McDormand is just amazingly convincing & the real homeless folk filmed have much of interest to say. Amazon takes a well–deserved heavy hit & worth watching just to see how these folk are exploited. Plot moves along at a good clip. 
Ammonite (2020)- Kate & Saoirse are, as usual, marvelous but the plot is rather slow–moving, a bit like the geological processes themselves. These are unexplained because they were not understood until the later time of the great Charles Lyell.
Summerland (2019)- Outstanding performance by Atherton & a great plot; a truly lovely DVD. Disagree strongly with cynical EMPIRE review.
- DVD $29.95
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