GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Zatoichi (2003): Zatoichi is a blind Japanese masseur and itinerant wise–guy warrior who encounters yobs and bullies who prey on his supposed vulnerability. Slapstick comedy that slightly over–rides a more serious and sad storyline. Holds your attention though.
Open Water (2003): Harrowing account of two scuba divers accidently abandoned in the middle of the ocean during a diving excursion, it's so damn realistic you'll find yourself forgetting to breathe!
1 Nite (2004): One best–forgotten night out on K Road that follows two old friends getting drunk, a Sikh taxi–driver, a prostitute, ex–cop, a good samaritan and a crippled ex–cop. Charged performances and engaging dialogue. Pretty good but not great.
Boy (2010): Remarkably insightful tale that leaves you with a big smile. Humourous and heartfelt, you're instantly transported back to 1984. A true Kiwi classic.
Touching the Void (2003): Totally gripping reconstruction of the harrowing experience of two British climbers when they venture up the 21,000 foot–high Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. Edge–of–your–seat stuff – an incredible tale of the depth of man's will to survive.
Harry, He's Here to Help (With a Friend Like Harry,Who Needs Enemies?) (2000): Harry knew Michel in high school – and when they meet up again by accident at a highway gas station, Harry inserts himself in Michel's life. But things take a sinister turn. A suspenseful French comedy/drama/thriller.
Intimate Strangers (Confidences trop intimes) (2004): A Frenchwoman Anna tells her marital troubles to a man she mistakes for a psychiatrist. Moved and fascinated by her, he doesn't have the courage to confess the truth and the pair form an unusual relationship. An intimate comedy, very worthwhile.
Turtles Can Fly (Lakposhtha hâm parvaz mikonand) (2004): Near the Iraqi–Turkish border on the eve of an American invasion, a group of refugee children lead by 13–year–old Soran installs an antenna for villagers keen to hear of Saddam's fall. Haunting – the director has a very keen eye for detail.; DVD $19.95
Precious (Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire) (2009): Precious has been abused all her life and, now pregnant with her father's second child, must escape her monster of a mother. Certainly not the easiest film to sit through, but worthwhile seeing the impressive performances from the two female leads.
Young @ Heart (Young at Heart) (2007): Group of singing senior citizens as they prepare for and then perform a live concert. I don't even like Cold Play, when that old guy at the end sang "fix you" I cried like a baby! Wonderful film, that goes to show you're never too old to try new thing; DVD ~~$20~~ $15

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