GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Eagle vs Shark (2007): Wonderful geeky romance about two social misfits, with a real Kiwi flavour. Jarrod and Lily's awkward courtship is both endearing and cringeful, with some real laugh–out–loud (really loud) moments. Great performances by all.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Nightmare Before Christmas, The (1993): Halloween meets Christmas in this time–less classic – when whimsical Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington finds a door to the glittering bright lights & shiny packages of Christmastown. Highly imaginative musical treasure for the whole family.
Top Gun (1986): Possibly one of the most loved 80's block–busters, and they certainly don't make 'em like this anymore (it's 'actual' flying, not computer generated). Silly storyline, but action–packed. So good, they're actually making a sequel..
Forrest Gump (1994): When Hollywood occasionally do get it right, they get Forrest Gump. Epic heart–felt tale of a simple boy, who becomes a simple man – but has a life that's anything but.
Chocolat (2000): Arriving in a small French village, the free–spirited Vianne sets a chocolaterie which has a marked effect on the locals – for whom religion and politics dominate. And an Irish gypsy as the love interest. Whimsical, fairy–tale like – one for the dreamers.
Green Card (1990): Bronte, a demure New Yorker, and George, a newly immigrated Frenchman, agree to an arranged marrige – she needs an apartment, and he needs a Green Card. Unforgettable – sadly they don't make "rom–coms" like this anymore; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Thelma and Louise (1990): The greatest girl–power road–move of all–time. As the pair set out for a girl's weekend away, a drunken foul–mouth would–be rapist loser ruins everything – and they set off cross country on an escape that'll change their lives forever. A true classic.
Wuthering Heights (1992): My favourite adaptation of this classic book, due to the brilliant cast, gorgeous costumes and set, that tells the timeless passionate tale of good versus evil, selfishness, betrayal, and obsessive destructive love. Great stuff.
Earthly Possessions (1999): When Charlotte goes to the bank one day to draw out her life–savings intending to leave her boring husband, she's taken hostage by a gorgeous bank robber – and embarks on one wacky road–trip. Under–rated quirky little gem. I highly recommend it!
Corpse Bride (Tim Burton's Corpse Bride) (2005): Deightfully dark tale of love in a magical underworld, where Victor is whisked away from the world of the living where he's supposed to marry Victoria, to wed a spooky corpse bride. Extremely creative, for children and adults alike.; DVD ~~$15~~ $11.25

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