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*Anon*’s Film Reviews
202 Films have been rated or reviewed by *Anon*.
Bekas (2012)
Exceptional! Outstanding photography of Kurdish landscapes, villages and people. Really great acting by the two boys – very convincing. Funny & sweet, if a bit corny in places. Much input from the high–class Swedish team as well as Kurds. 
Fight Club (1999)
Clever & amusing – certainly a cult! But very silly...
Non-Fiction (Non Fiction) (2018)- Densely textured & very intelligent. Every character firmly sketched and rang true, like a bell. A challenge for the marionettes of Hollywood. Very contemporary. A must for anyone interested in books & publishing. Brilliant script. And fun!
- DVD $29.95
East / West (Est / Ouest) (1999)- A very strange film, sinister & dated, yet scarily relevant today. Mostly made in Russia & Bulgaria, the easily corrupted Russian character is evident. Sandrine's inimitable smile fortunately lights up most scenes. Not comparable with INDOCHINE.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century (2019)
- Fails to cut new ground & drags in places. Like so many kiwi films, focuses on the past, rather than the uncertain future. Worth watching, but could have been better. I haven't read Piketty's book, however.
Gully-ites, The (1992)- Well–done. A gem! A vital piece of Wellington's history preserved. Unfortunately it focuses solely on old inhabitants, rather than also on new arrivals, who keep this wee community vibrant. I lived here 60 years ago.
Photograph (2018)
Beautifully shot, every frame a brilliantly–lit painting. A very gentle film, with great music. Wonderful characters. Sanya Malhotra has the stunning, perfect beauty & poise of youth. - DVD $29.95
Justice of Bunny King, The (2021)- Fine acting, but very realistic. The 'well–trodden path' is no less devastating for being so well–trodden; this is no mere 'entertainment' but the reality of class in NZ today; a shameful disgrace! A truly great NZ movie – one of the best ever.
- DVD $29.95
Van Gogh (1991)- A superb print of this sustained masterpiece. Economical & gripping from the start. Fine acting by both major & minor characters.Only Pialat – a painter – could have made this. Ravishing, but portrayed with a curious lack of class distinction.
Hairdresser's Husband, The (1991)- Very funny, very sensual, very silly; but convincing. A likeable quiet film. Jean Rochefort is unforgettable here; Anna is also fine. Visiting a lady hairdresser can never be the same! Contains scenes cut from the Film Festival release.
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