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Redbad (2018)
Flawed but enjoyable
The makings of a decent film buried in an overlong epic. I made it to the end, but distracted by slow moving and disjointed action, unbelievably incessant rain to indicate location, repeat showings of unnecessary journeys (wait didn't they pass those crooked branches poking out of the water twice before?) and strange mishmash of costumes and trappings as mentioned by other viewers. Then to top it all I subsequently discovered serious historical inaccuracies. E.g. Charles Martel was a convincing film villain, but not so in actuality. But still, I watched it to the end and it's got me interested in the period.
Cast a Dark Shadow (1955)
Excellent Acting
Enjoyable film noire with first rate actors. Dirk Bogarde is mesmerising and Margaret Lockwood plays her part to the hilt. All the cast were good, which made up for some flaws in the plot.
Kept Woman (2015)
Creepy villain
There are some annoying plot holes, but the good acting made up for it. The ostensibly polite and helpful neighbour was a convincingly creepy villain. Less your out and out bloodthirsty sadist and more of a delusional but clever incel determined to bend women to his will. There was tension as we saw the heroine under Stepford wife indoctrination and I really wanted Simon to get his comeuppance.
The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019)
Oh Frabjous Joy!
Breathes new life into Dickens. It's completely brilliant, funny and fresh with some superb acting. Ignore the haters, after your initial surprise you soon find yourself beguiled by the actors into forgetting about colour. It made me realise that if Dickens were alive today he would Love working with film.
Danger by My Side (1962)
1960s club life
An implausible story line, but I enjoyed watching this for the 1960s vibe. Interesting shots of 1960s interiors and a trendy coffee bar. It was bang on for Profumo affair background: voluptuous beauties in naughty outfits partially disrobing with laughably artistic pretensions. I imagine this was the clubland inhabited by Mandy Rice Davies and Christine Keeler.
Last Holiday (1950)
Classic gem
Other people have so eloquently reviewed this film, that anything I say will be superfluous. There's a mesmerising performance from Alec Guinness, but the rest of the cast are excellent too. It has depth and meaning that lingers in the mind, and works on many levels.
The Night Has Eyes (1942)
Don't miss this classic
Other reviewers have paid tribute to the characters, the acting and the menacing atmosphere. I agree and enjoyed this film immensely. What has not been mentioned is the unintentional humour. Two rain drenched lasses out for a walk get stranded in a dark isolated house on the moors. When one gets her replacement clothes soaked she next turns up in historical costume, complete with flounced crinoline, off the shoulder bodice and ringlets!! Then later, as the brooding composer plays the piano she dances and swirls around in a glamorous and unexplained chiffon gown. I laughed out loud. Ah well, it was wartime and clothes were rationed by coupons so I suppose they had to let rip a bit. It only added to my enjoyment of the film, and was a contrast to the genuinely creepy tension. The denouement is terrific - no wonder child viewers remembered it for years.