GenXGirl’s Film Reviews
509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.
Japanese Story (2003)
Geologist, Sandy, hoping to strike up a business deal is required to take a visiting Japanese businessman on a trip into the Australian outback. The strangers find themselves thrust together in a potentially life or death situation. Film of many layers.
Butcher Boy, The (1998)
The world according to a disturbed young Catholic boy, Frances, in 1960's Ireland, with completely dysfunctional parents. With an incredibly vivid imagination, and bullied at school, he finally snaps and goes quite insane. Imaginative & surreal.
Felicia's Journey (1999)
A seemingly kind–hearted and lonely English catering manager befriends a young pregnant Irish woman, who arrives in his town searching for the father of her unborn child. Things soon take a disturbing twist into a journey of pure terror.
American Splendor (2003)
The life and worldview of Harvey Pekar, a working–class everyman and keen observer of the people in his life and his surroundings, finds love, family and a creative voice through comic books. Makes everyday life look so complicated!
Sideways (2004)
Miles, a failed writer, and his soon–to–be married friend, a failed actor, hit the road to enjoy a male–bonding trip of wine–tasting – only to end up drowning in wine, women and mayhem. Hilarious, real laugh out loud moments.
Coffee and Cigarettes (2004)
An eclectic cast of actors and musicians feature in a series of short vignettes, involving sitting around drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes while discussing all manner of subjects. Slightly pretentious, but well acted and imaginative.
24 Hour Party People (2002)
Inspired by the Sex Pistols first Manchester gig, a young TV presenter founds Factory Records and the Hacienda night–club – the place to be. A crazy ride, featuring some of the best music ever, you don't want to miss it!
Me Without You (2001)
Follows the friendship of Holly and Marina, from the age of ten, through to teenagers, 80's students, and into adulthood. A story of how suffocating these intense relationships can sometimes be. An exceptional soundtrack!
Room for Romeo Brass, A (1999)
Romeo and Knocks are a pair of typical 12–year old buddies, however the boys' friendship is when a stranger shows up in town who comes close to destroying their companionship. Funny, sad, and terrifying.
Ratcatcher (1999)
Told through the eyes of 12–year–old James, set in 70's Glasgow, a boy haunted by a secret. From a poor rat–infested neighbourhood, his family live in hope of moving to newly built council flats. Beautiful and poetic coming–of–age drama.