GenXGirl’s Film Reviews
509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.
Deep End, The (2001)
A subtle psychological thriller, Margaret disposes of the body of a sleazy night–club owner in order to protect her son from being implicated. But someone knows, and things take a nail–biting turn with a romantic twist. Truly suspenseful.
All or Nothing (2002)
Tale of a working–class London family, each dealing with their own complex dilemmas – it's a blisteringly accurate and sometimes too painful to look at a slice of life. No frills or big Hollywood actors, just real heart, guts & soul from a top director.
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2003)- Wilbur, depressive and cynical, habitually attempts suicide, while his older brother encourages him to work in their inherited bookshop. When a vulnerable customer enters their lives, Wilbur becomes less self–obsessed. Quirky, bone–dry humour.
Far From Heaven (2002)
- A housewife living an idyllic 50's existence with a beautiful home, handsome husband & two children learns of her husband's gay affair and finds solace in the company of her black gardener. Ingeniously explores both themes very believably.
Crime of Father Amaro, The (El Crimen del padre Amaro) (2002)
A handsome young priest, Padre Amaro, who arrives in a small town and finds himself surrounded by hypocrisy and corruption, also finds himself tempted by a beautiful young woman. A revealing, slightly contrived, dig at the Catholic Church.
Heavenly Creatures (1994)- True story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship. Incisive & very recommended.
Crash (1996)
A crash victim is caught up in a subculture of folk who get sexual pleasure from being in car crashes, seeing car crashes, caressing the scars of people who've been in crashes. Plain weird. When cars crash, people get killed. Nothing sexy in that.
Twelve Monkeys (12 Monkeys) (1996)- Cole, a prisoner in a post–apocalyptic future recruited to do some dangerous time–travel work in the past for a group of very odd scientists. But is Cole is really on the mission he thinks he is, or just a wacky mental patient. Best 90's sci–fi ever.
Fight Club (1999)- Bored with his hum–drum life, an insomniac office worker fills his hours attending support–groups. A chance meeting with charismatic Tyler & he commits his life to a male–bonding Fight Club which grows into a nationwide facist group. Repeat views a must.
Wonderland (2003)
Depicts a washed–up drug–ridden cocaine addict, John Holmes, at the turn of the 80's. No longer in demand by the adult studios he turns to crime to fuel his habit, and becomes embroiled in a vicious multiple murder. Is really nothing to rave about.
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