Tymar3’s Film Reviews

17 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tymar3.

Insomnia (1997): Deftly–handled tension and ambiguity. The unravelling of relationships and perspectives is much more well–balanced than Nolan's good but rather bludgeoning remake.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Scarlet Empress, The (1934): Superb lighting. Music beautifully synchronised with action. Outrageously ornate grotesquerie for decor. Good acting all round, especially Marlene's transformation from innocent to mature. Some interesting framing and tracking shots.
Russian Ark (2002): Arty, perplexing. You won't learn anything about Russian art, history or culture; it's an immersive experience with no detail, context, or explanation; imaginative but apparently random. Film buffs will appreciate the technique.; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Pulp Fiction (1994): I can only say it's not for everyone. Gave it about 20 minutes; couldn't relate to the characters or story or style. Wikipedia calls it a black comedy but we didn't get any hint of that.
Dr. Mabuse, The Gambler (1922): Intense, dramatic. Wonderful music to support it. Way longer than the 86 minutes claimed above; it's 2 parts on 2 discs, total about 4 1/2 hours.
Duellists, The (1977): A visual feast. The simple storyline spaces out the action with mild suspense, making the twist on honour and duelling rules at the end lightly amusing.; Blu-Ray $24.95
Bernie (2011): Quite a thought–provoking pastiche of human nature, need and greed. Not what I think of as a comedy, though not grim either.; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$19.95~~ $10
Twelve Chairs, The (1970): Good lightweight fun.
Quick Change (1990): Comedic suspense all the way to the end scene.
Taking of Pelham 123, The (1974): Very cops'n'robbers tough–guy stuff. Entertaining without trying to be too clever.
Barry Lyndon (1975): I've never before seen a swashbuckler given such spacious treatment; even the music adds its own dimension of spaciousness instead of filling it in. I'd watch it all again just for the final duel scene.; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Poldark (TV Series) (1975): Unexpectedly compelling. Plenty of interesting characters, good acting, atmosphere; plus a few highlights where the scriptwriters were obviously having fun. Season 1 finished with a good balance of closure and obvious openings for season 2.
Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, The (2018): Nicely entertaining. The humour isn't forced, and there's a fair balance of romance/fantasy against realism/philosophy. Expect a couple of pure Bollywood moments, and go along for the ride.
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The (2009): What Aroview said. I don\'t usually like thrillers, but this was damn good.
Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The (2011): Charming, well–acted.
Brighton Rock (2010): Didn\'t expect such eye–catching use of lighting, camera angles etc. I give an extra rating star for that.rnrnNice twist at the end.; DVD $19.95, $34.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Prospero's Books (1991): A bit disappointing. \"Graphic opulence\" is right, but the visual aspect is rather incoherent; more in the nature of a disconnected dream that intrigues but has no point; and the voiceover narrative isn\'t strong enough to give it any shape.

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