bikewrench’s Film Reviews

30 Films have been rated or reviewed by bikewrench.

Coriolanus (2011): Ralph Fiennes' directorial debut. If you are unfamiliar this is one of Shakepeare's bloodbaths that adapted well to a modern setting with its false patriotic theme.
Two-Lane Blacktop (1971): James Taylor and Warren Oates race across 1970 America on Route 66. Hellman is famous for his portrayals of counter culture obsessives. This proto–slacker picture is a marvel of spare dialogue and not so subtle archetypes.
Drive (2011): The Gos' as a broody hero in over his head. Brilliant soundtrack drags us into an 80's electronica wilderness in LA. Makes an abrupt right turn into a violent revenge flick, showcasing Winding –Refn's forte. Must see.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Blade Runner (1982): Amazing Sci–Fi Noir, inventing the genre. Brilliant design and cinematography. An intentionally murky resolution. The original is great but the Re–edit sans voice over shifts the protaganist to Roy Batty. Must see.; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Sandbaggers, The (TV Series) (1978): The bureaucrats and field agents of the cold war who keep you all safe in your warm beds. Scotch, cigarettes and quid pro quo. (Beeb, so Yorkshire stands in for East Bloc.) Written by a naval intelligence officer who might have taught GRRM a thing or two.
Ronin (1997): Frankenheimer up to his old tricks. Car chases and gritty crime with an awesome script and cast. Guilty pleasure? Non! It's awesome!
Zentropa (Europa) (1991): Great shots and a Max Von Sydow narration bring you under Lars' spell. Perhaps his most accessible movie. Important commentary on postwar Germany.
Locke (2013): Hard to believe a one man show can keep you watching? Tom Hardy is up to the task.; DVD $19.95
Interstellar (2014): Brilliantly shot, gorgeous design, great acting but somewhat overthought.
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013): An actual must see vampire film. Jarmusch tackles the genre in his own style with a beautiful send up. Entertaining and thoughtful.

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