Sandy’s Film Reviews
83 Films have been rated or reviewed by Sandy.
Kid with a Bike, The (2011)
Beautifully made. The boy has a lot of gumption. Gripping & unusual. Cruelty leads to more cruelty and youth crime – a lesson for NZ here. And there are no wasted moments in this movie.
Hunter, The (Shekarchi) (2010)
Terrific audio on this Iran/German production but it's a terribly bleak open–ended depressing story. Unsatisfying, not recommended.
Robot Dreams (2023)
Totally brilliant & up–to–date. Even better if you know NYC. Delightful & perfectly suitable for adults of all ages, 5–95 years. Exciting adventures & dreams never flag. Staggeringly witty & well worth repeat viewings.- DVD $29.95
Unforgiven (1992)
Many top actors & stunning landscapes. Gene Hackman plays the 'hard man' really well. Was the West the great cruelty on which modern America was founded? Better on a second viewing. Very well made, if bloodthirsty. It stands the test of time.
A Quiet Passion (2016)- A wonderful, moving film, brilliantly acted and directed. Top class. Slow–moving, but the better for it.
Baader Meinhof Complex, The (2008)- A brilliant film, highly recommended
Look, The (2011)
About acting. And the vulnerability of women actors. Asks whether beauty ages? Sensuality is independent of age. Much as I like Rampling, she skates over many key issues. The art of the British Middle Class is sadly most often to portray & not reveal. 
Persepolis (2007)- Outstanding in conception and execution in every way. Quite brilliant!
Shooter, The (2013)- Topical. Danes really do care about Greenland & won't allow oil drilling there due to climate change – realistic! But the Danish Security Apparatus is unconvincingly & speedy. The interposed shots of ice gradually melting are a nice touch. Worth watching
German Doctor, The (2013)- High quality Argentine/French film. Great shots of the pampas & Patagonia. Gripping; such ugliness of thought hiding in all that beauty. An intelligent movie, convincingly acted. More than a thriller – a deep dive into Mengele's chilling mind.
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