Sandy’s Film Reviews
656 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
Certified Copy (2010)
Pretentious pseudo–portrait of an "intellectual" middle–aged couple, described as "unconvincing and uninteresting" & a "misfire" by Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian. I'd go further – it's a pointless parody with no redeeming features. Avoid. 
Diva (1982)
Stylish romantic funny thriller with great characters. Terrific fine new print; time has left no mark on this great movie. Don't miss seeing it – there are a hundred scenes which you won't ever forget. Truly outstanding! 
Tais Toi! (Ruby and Quentin) (2003)- Exceptionally funny – guaranteed to lighten your evening! My favourite scenes are with the prison psychologist. Probably the funniest film in ten years. Recommended for all.
Tsotsi (2005)
South Africa today – the poor and the rich. Gripping and somewhat scary; outstanding acting and plot. Highly recommended for those with strong nerves. 
Girl Who Played with Fire, The (2009)- The least satisfying of the trilogy. But you have to watch it anyway!
Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, The (2009)- A thriller with unexpected twists. Recommended to see after The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl Who Played with Fire
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The (2009)- A top thriller for the 21st C. Very well–acted, especially by legendary Noomi Rapace. Gripping, and well worth watching more than once, but contains graphic sexual violence. Already a classic.
Shetland (TV Series) (2013)- Outstanding. A densely–plotted policier in a beautiful landscape that will have you guessing to the last. Excellent acting by entire cast. An order–of–magnitude above the grubby American "action series" dominating TV today. Highly recommended.
Betty Blue (1986)- French cinema at its best – romance, idealism, humour & tragedy. Terrific acting and direction. Memorable characters. Not a dull moment in 3 hours. Beautifully lit, coloured and paced. Great to have the director's cut reprocessed. Highly recommended.
Far from Men (2014)
Most rate it high but the plot's weak – the Battle of Algiers is vastly better. This new slow western–style movie was made in a Moroccan desert not as empty as it seemed – with plantations and dense sheep tracks. But Viggo was good and it's worth seeing- DVD $29.95
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