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bikewrench’s Film Reviews
30 Films have been rated or reviewed by bikewrench.
Quay Brothers: The Short Films 1979 - 2003 (1979-2003)
After viewing these you will always remember certain bits and pieces. The Quay Brothers are heavily influential on much of the stop motion film art form. Unmissable, you won’t be able to look away for much of it. Don’t try to watch it all at once.
Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, The (1989)
- A gorgeous work of genius. The colours, the shots, the actors and the story really show off Greenaway’s imagination. A violent and sometimes ugly must see.
Russian Ark (2002)
An ambitious single shot continuous take survey of Russian history. Filmed through the Hermitage museum with thousands of extras. Visually stunning.
Wages of Fear (Salaire de la Peur, Le) (1953)- This should maybe be five stars. A brilliant, if slow burning tale of desperation set in a no name town in South Americas oil fields. Some great archtypes in here.
Killing of a Sacred Deer, The (2017)
Ultra black comedy. Great acting by the young antagonist. Nicole and Colin turn in good performances as well in this strange and dark tale.- DVD $29.95
Only God Forgives (2013)- Gorgeously shot and set in a parallel hyper violent universe near Refn's crocodile brain. Not for the fans of Drive. Pusher Trilogy or Valhalla Rising are more similar works
No Country for Old Men (2007)- Brilliant tension building portrait of the south west US and a man's misreading of a very dangerous situation. Tommy Lee Jones observes and moves on.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)- This is the western movie that you will recognise many shots and characters from. Much copied for it's spot on styles, shots and story. A masterpiece.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood) (2019)- A must see paean to Hollywood and Los Angeles in the 60's. Cars, signs, restaurants and stars. The darker story unfolding slowly amidst a buddy movie with the excellent Brad and Leo ending in a cartoonish mess.
Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (2003)- Vividly captures the Aubrey–Maturin novels. Peter Weir absolutely transports you into the Napoleonic War era British Navy and a journey to the Pacific.
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