GenXGirl’s Film Reviews

509 Films have been rated or reviewed by GenXGirl.

Filth and the Fury, The (2000): Excellent account, straight from the horse's mouth, of the rise and fall of the one and only Sex Pistols. Having seen Johnny Rotten perform on his 1996 tour, I eagerly awaited this film and it truly delivered. Revealing and extremely honest.
Sid and Nancy (1986): John Lydon is on the record as saying this film is a piece of crap but, even if it's not an entirely accurate biographical account, it is watchable. You do get the feeling, though, that Sid was going to self–destruct with or without the help of Nancy.
Elephant (2003): Just an ordinary day at an ordinary American high school, you wouldn't notice anything amiss. As we observe the students' comings and goings it becomes more obvious that each of the characters experience is quite different from the next. Very clever.
Secretary (2002): Lee is overcoming some mental issues when she lands a secretarial job for Mr. Grey's law office, who she quickly develops an obsessive crush on. Just the right mix of sadomasicism and love–story to make it an endearing tale. Unconventional & sweet.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Barton Fink (1991): Barton Fink, a successful 1940's New York playwright, lands a job in Hollywood only to be struck with writer's block. Enter insurance salesman, Charlie Meadows, and things really take a turn for the worst. Exhilarating and totally unforgettable.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Bitter Moon (1993): Wheelchair bound Oscar recounts his disturbing tale of passion with the beautiful Mimi,that left him a cripple, to a complete stranger on a cruise–ship. An extreme love thriller. The tagline sums it up perfectly: "Some lovers never know when to stop".
Edward Scissorhands (1991): Edward lives all alone in a dark cold castle high upon a hill, until one day a kind Avon lady takes him home to live with her family. Unforgettable fairytale about a goth with scissors for hands, I love love love it.
An Angel at My Table (1990): NZ's most distinguished & internationally recognised author, Janet Frame's life is immortalised in this remarkable account of a destitute childhood and onto years of treatment for misdiagnosed schizophrenia. An absolutely spellbinding performance.
Piano, The (1993): When Ada arrives on the shores of NZ for an arranged marriage, with daughter & piano, her wealthy new husband refuses to transport the piano & sells it to a neighbour, George – and things become interesting. The cinematography is simply perfection.
Straight Story, The (2000): True story of Alvin Straight who, no longer able to drive, hears of his estranged brother's debilitating stroke and ventures out on his 1966 John Deere lawn mower determined to make the 260 mile trip. Along the way he touches many lives. Heartfelt gem.; Blu-Ray $34.95

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