Sandy’s Film Reviews
55 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
Square, The (2017)
I really hated this! Pretension without redemption. A superficial film showing cruel people doing stupid things. Uninformative, if paralleling the NZ government today!- DVD $29.95
Playground (2022)
UNFORGETTABLE child's view of bullying & adult betrayal. First I've seen filmed at height of children's faces for a true view of the playground. Nora's bravery & misunderstood stubbornness is moving & convincing. She tells her story with her eyes. 
Reality (2023)
Seriously weird doco–drama – I thought it a spoof at first!. Very creepy, with such subtle acting by Sydney Sweeney as a whistleblower. Real and gripping picture of the madness that is USA today. Highly recommended. - DVD $29.95
Blues Brothers, The (1980)- This all–time over–the top–comedy classic also stars Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, James Brown, John Lee Hooker and more. Whether you like music, dance, slapstick comedy or just the ultimate car–chase, this is the movie for you!
- DVD
$19.95$14.95 
Once (2006)- Fine sound quality and cinematography. The two main characters are very well–matched. Quite subtle and made with real talent.
Holy Spider (2022)
- Harsh & brutal film on the medieval treatment today of many Islamic women. It's a brave film, but expect devastating twists. Very realistic, especially for Iran, but filmed in Jordan.
- DVD $29.95
Merkel (2022)- Opens with an extraordinary contrast with Trump. Merkel's entire life in context. Quite intrusive for a restrained & rather private person, but she's not without humour. For once, Tony Blair says something interesting. Certainly a film for our times.
- DVD $29.95
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days (2005)- Shockingly moving, a must–view glance at recent history; a cycle of killing and suppression endlessly repeated by our species. Heart–breaking!
Sister (2012)- Riveting! Great cinematography and sound. Lea and Kasey magnificently underplay their roles. There is no melodrama here, the bug–bear of so many Kiwi dramas. The process of stealing is very well conveyed. A memorable film
- DVD $19.95
All Our Desires (2011)- Relevant to NZ today–people must fight back! Intelligent, fast, gripping despite the grim subject matter. Up–to–date & about much more than the script – love between friends, to children, of partners. Very moving.
- DVD $29.95
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