*Anon*’s Film Reviews
202 Films have been rated or reviewed by *Anon*.
Return of the Secaucus 7 (1980)
A brilliant script indeed, as always with Sayles! Worth watching for that alone. Lightweight, amusing fun! 
Ties, The (Lacci) (2020)
Sad, realistic, fast–paced. Long–term effects of betrayal are rarely explored, as here. Sexual betrayal may certainly haunt relationships, but later scenes suggest that Aldo doesn't much like Vanda. Role of friendship vs. sex is too rarely explored. - DVD $29.95
Mr. Morgan's Last Love (Last Love) (2013)
Slow–moving & predictable but pleasant entertainment. Drifts to a weak & unconvincing ending, however. Acting OK, but plot weak. 
Breaking and Entering (2006)
Very great acting by all, a terrific plot, and very interesting. Fascinating & convincing. A great movie, strongly recommended! 
Georgia (1995)- Jennifer Jason–Leigh is just stunning & very convincing, but it was sad to see her 'burning' & 'crashing', even if just acting. Unbelievable! Raw talent; very moving. A good watch...
Full Time (A Plien Temps) (2021)- Impressively realistic & very up–to–date. Extremely fine acting (especially by Laure Calamy, perhaps best–known for "Antoinette in the Cevennes" – but she's much more convincing here!) & breathless plot. Moving!!
- DVD $29.95
Words and Pictures (2013)- Very unusual and very good. Smarter than you'd guess. Two great actors, Clive Owen & Juliette Binoche do the heavy lifting. Binoche reveals her personal skills in English and in painting; impressive. Special Feature: "Behind the Scenes" is a must–see.
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)- This Korean War epic is dated. It's a parody of the real complexities of working–class life then, or now. The use of Hollywood types acting trashy was unconvincing. John Sales' use of many local people, as in his Indie film Matewan (1987) is way better.
Enigma (2001)- Hugely underrated! Excellent acting & gripping screenplay, from Britain's top playwright. Captures the cheek of expert codebreakers well & the unique atmosphere at Bletchley really well. The stupidity of the military is very evident and was real.
Washington Square (1997)- Great dialogue & interesting characters, well–cast. A powerful & moving story. Stella performance by Jennifer Jason Leigh and great direction by Holland.
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