GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Wings of Desire (1987): Damiel & Cassiel are two angels hovering above Berlin, listening to mortals' personal thoughts, who live in a parallel world devoid of any humanness. Damiel falls for a beautiful trapeze artist & longs to experience life & love. One of my all–time favs.
Delicatessen (1992): A post–apocalyptic society where food is so rare it's used as currency. The owner of an apartment building, with a delicatessen below, likes to prepare the odd delicacy for his quirky tenants. Visually outstanding, bizarrely funny & highly memorable!; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Fun (1994): Bonnie & Hillary are two teens who quickly become friends, both sharing a common bond of abuse & neglect. But what leads them to go on to murder a defenseless old woman, in the name of fun, is difficult for anyone to understand. Truly devastating watch.; Poster (G) $9.95
Leon The Professional, The (Professional, The) (1994): Lone assassin Leon reluctantly takes in 12–year–old Mathilda, a neighbour whose family are murdered by a deranged corrupt cop, and an unlikely bond of friendship develops. She wants revenge & he teaches her his trade. Exceptional, suspenseful, must–see.; Blu-Ray $49.95
White Palace (1990): Max is a successful advertising executive mourning the death of his wife. A chance meeting with an older Nora, a waitress from the wrong side of town, turns his life upside down. Despite their immense differences and rocky start, love blossoms. Excellent!
Sex, Lies and Videotape (1989): Sexually repressed Ann is married to John, who's having an affair with Ann's sister Cynthia. When John's old friend Graham (with an unusual hobby) shows up, the film becomes a fascinating character study. Clever dialogue and very intriguing.
Secrets and Lies (1996): Cynthia & her difficult daughter Roxanne live in a shabby flat, while her neglectful brother is doing much better for himself. Cynthia is contacted by a young woman searching for her mother & faces up to a well–kept secret from her past. Top rate film!
Punk, The (1993): David is a London street–kid and punk, who falls for a rich girl Rachel. But when things take a turn for the worse, David goes on the run. It's described as a Romeo & Juliet for the 90's, but it does have a certain charm of its own. Thumbs up from me.
Johnny Suede (1991): Johnny models himself on 50's pop–idol Ricky Nelson, and when a pair of suede shoes literally land on his head one night he adopts the surname Suede and dreams of stardom in a rock'n'roll band. A stylish, very funny, off–beat 90's romance.
Roger and Me (1990): Hilarious quest to meet General Motors Chairman Roger Smith, the man responsible for the factory closing in Moore's hometown of Flint, Michigan, causing devasting effects on the economy. A fine example of Moore sticking it to corporate America.

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GenXGirl’s Film Reviews