Tubbs’s Film Reviews

770 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tubbs.

Naked City, The (1948): A decent policier with a memorable opening sequence. I never tire of looking at New York street scenes – the older the better.
Barbary Coast (1935): It is at its best when Edward G, who is a bit too strong for this lot, is strutting his stuff.
Cinema Paradiso (1990): The second half loses much of the energy and charm of the first but overall it is well worth a watch.
Tais Toi! (Ruby and Quentin) (2003): The first hour is particularly strong before the screenplay weakens. Depardieu shows a flair for comedy but the casting department does a fine job all around.
City of God (Cidade de Deus) (2002): A very good first half raced along but then it ran out of ideas and it repeated itself.; DVD ~~$20~~ $15
Two or Three Things I Know About Her (1965): Different but not memorable.
Taxi Driver (1976): Some great 70s street scenes particularly the early one showing the rubbish and the seedy building interiors were well selected. The stickup scene was handled refreshingly differently to the norm.
Ludwig (1972): This synopsis of an interesting character could well encourage further reading. Excellent production values.
Bellissima (1951): For much of the screenplay, it is full on and you need to take respite in the odd quiet moment.
My Old School (2022): The screenplay was only mildly interesting but the animation helped.