Film Reviews by NJ

This doesn't add much to the original, so if you feared the wonderful score would be infused with EDM to make it modern sounding - fear not.

It looks great, sounds great and unlike with the much revered 1961 original - these actors are actually singing the parts, just about everone starring in the original didn't sing (they used 'ghost singers' who weren't credited at the time).

So full marks to the players and the production in general.

Well its a pretty good film in many ways but the gore is off the scale and does it really need the graphic detail except for shock value to generate headlines and clicks?

It was on my list but saw it elsewhere and sorry I did!

If you're fascinated by this story I also recommend the 2008 documentary film Man On Wire which interviews the real Philippe Petit regarding the events and the day. You'll see that some of this film aligns - some doesn't, both are well worth watching. We know he doesn't fall but shots in both film still make my legs go funny watching them, even from a sitting position!

Highly enjoyable.

Pycho-supernatural film ahead of its time. Great performances, including by the children.

Peter Wyngarde without his moustache!

I loved it.

This is genuinely scary unlike most of this genre. You feel the walls, damp and fear. If you want to be terrified, this is it.

Okay its hard to be original nowadays but this film is actually as good as the critics reviews. Don't understand the 'horror' label, it's a smart pyschological drama, with the viewer trying to piece together who Maude actually is, and why she has 'found God'. You wonder what is real and what is imagination.

Highly recommended.

There's a charicatured perception that French film are 'wordy', this will certainly not disabuse that.

Talking of abuse: The other feature is the lead character is violently raped by an unknown intruder, then when she discovers who it is, decides she's all in favour of it, including the violence. Like you do!

Stylishly filmed hence the two stars, but altogether pretty awful to this viewer.

Fascinating film with restored / previously unseen footage. The Saturn 5 rocket being wheeled into position was stunning. Except for the 60s fashion and hairstyles you'd imaging this happened last year. A must for all with an interest in incredible engineering feats.

Of its genre this is a good film. Lots of action, presented in 3D the usual fairly shallow plot (although nowhere near as shallow as other Marvel films).

Having read the piece that is top of the reviews here claiming this film is 'highly racist' I was intrigued as to how this is so. Its beyond credulity that anyone who's actually watched this comes to that view, except by being offended that this is an acclaimed film with a mainly (but by no means completely) black cast.The review was interestingly written by someone who felt there was a need to claim that they were 'mixed race' heritage to justify the incredible conclusion. There is nothing 'anti-white' here and in fact one of the most sympathetic characters is the white CIA officer played by Martin Freeman. The informed piece by the website's reviewer is spot on.

So ignore that, and enjoy a good rollicking suspension of belief, and just enjoy the spectacle.

It looks fantastic on the screen, witty script, excellent cast. OTT but clever. Much hyped, that hype is deserved.

A very long winded story without too much drama, but hey, if you love jazz just listen to the music, there is a cast of brilliant players. Dexter Gordon takes a very laconic approach to playing the lead role, I'd never heard him speak before, he sounds half asleep, don't know if that's in character or just his own voice?

All in all though, I loved the music and enjoyed the film.

Thought I'd give this a go as it caused such a stir. This film is as juvenile as it gets, watched three 'skits' and gave up, didn't even raise a half a smile. I love comedy, this isn't comedy, its just silly and not in a funny way. I think if you have an IQ higher than your age, don't bother.

Six series in, and I thought I'd lose interest after Brody copped it. Still well worth watching as the writer manage more twists and turns. We still have Carrie's goggle eyed incomprehension and Saul Berenson's steely presence. Sounds predictable, but hey, still love it.