Tubbs’s Film Reviews

8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Splice (2009): The scenes involving Dren are very good and include some good work by the make–up and effects people. "Her" scenes contain a good mix of horror, sci–fi, and comedy. The other scenes are forgettable but Dren is worth the time.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Father of My Children (2009): A film of two halves which share a screenplay. 1st half is tightly written but the 2nd has one underdeveloped strand & an ending which might be described as weak, or my preference, being low key. Lencquesaing is chain smoking perfect.
Alien 3 (1992): If this was the only film you saw in the series and not seeing it as a sequel, you would probably rate it higher. Not that Sigourney needs any help but there is a better than average supporting cast on hand.
Collateral Damage (2001)
London: The Modern Babylon (2012): It is both a social history and statement of modern London. Film and music libraries have been impressively researched and the editing of the many different segments is seamless and often entertainingly done.
Champion (1949): Douglas looks like a boxer and is entirely believable throughout being well supported by Arthur Kennedy and Paul Stewart. It feels and smells like a boxing film with the bouts well performed. It is shot in beautiful black and white.
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017): Although the waves are impressive and beautifully photographed two hours is ambitious for a surfing film.
Early Man (2018): The characters are a delight and the screenplay is quite clever and entertaining.
Revolution (1985): It looks good but other than some very good production values it doesn't offer enough to maintain the attention for two hours.
Louder Than Bombs (2015): The lead casting is of a mixed origin and the Norwegian director/writer is making his English language debut so as Cole Porter would say "Anything Goes". A challenging screenplay is well played by the performers and will stand up to a second viewing.; DVD $29.95

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