Tubbs’s Film Reviews

8089 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Phantom Thread (2017): Well produced and acted but the screenplay has over two hours which is more than enough time to go somewhere.
Mountain (2017): The human figures although an intrusion on the magnificent scenery do help by giving some idea of scale. The photography though is equal to the occasion.
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story (2005): The screenplay is more about Coogan and Brydon interplaying rather than a work of literature so it doesn't rise to any great heights – it could have done because there was plenty of acting talent hanging around.
Mystery Train (1989): There is a great soundtrack, boring exteriors, seedy interiors and easy on the eye soft colour photography.
No Way Out (1987): A serviceable screenplay that lifts a notch when Hackman is on screen.
Bad Company (1972): It is a very worthwhile crack at portraying realism. It is shot during an eclipse which also adds interest. The gunfight with Geoffrey Lewis is memorable.
Herb and Dorothy (2008): Aka "The Rubbish Collectors" but at least the Vogels weren't trying to profit & were sincere. It tells you something about the art establishment however & you would think that a more discerning future generation of curators will toss most of it out.
Faithful (1996): It has some very good moments and Cher is excellent throughout.
Bunny and the Bull (2009): It gets past halfway very well but then the screenplay loses its way and ends up being too long. However, including the opening credits, the art and design work is terrific.
Sapphires, The (2012): The early scenes with the girls bitching at each other were the best. Overall though it wasn't clear was audience genre it was aiming at.

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Tubbs’s Film Reviews