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One of those films of the year round up thingys
Sicko [DVD] [2007]Sicko [DVD] [2007]
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Michael Moore,s most focused film to date is a scathing comparison of the American health care system with many free at entry countries. Over eulogises the NHS but apart from that is flawless.
Atonement [DVD] [2007]Atonement [DVD] [2007]
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Moving ,stately adaptation of a diffcult to adapt novel with terrfic performances(Even Kiera Knightley is fine )
Stardust [DVD] [2007]Stardust [DVD] [2007]
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Wonderful fantasy adventure. Superb villians , likeable good guys/gals and a lusty plot with no extraenous ephemera.
3:10 To Yuma [DVD] [2007]3:10 To Yuma [DVD] [2007]
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A superb gritty , taut and exciting western with commenable intense performances.
30 Days Of Night - Special Edition 2 DVD set with 48-page Graphic Novel & Slipcase [2007]30 Days Of Night - Special Edition 2 DVD set with 48-page Graphic Novel & Slipcase [2007]
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Not perfect but visually stunning and genuinely nasty at times which compensates for the rather flimsy narrative.
The Bourne Ultimatum [DVD] [2007]The Bourne Ultimatum [DVD] [2007]
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Inexorable excitement , tremendous set pieces and a satisfying and convincing conclusion to the ongoing Bourne story
The Simpsons Movie [DVD] [2007]The Simpsons Movie [DVD] [2007]
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Not as great as it could have been but still pretty great none the less. Very funny at times only let down by the lack of interaction with other characters
Die Hard 4.0 [2007] [DVD]Die Hard 4.0 [2007] [DVD]
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All out dumb action movie of the year , all the better for knowing it,s an all out dumb action movie without being too dumb about it. Best Die Hard since the original
Zodiac [DVD] [2007]Zodiac [DVD] [2007]
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Long and elaborately plotted but sitll a rivetting examination of the long elaborately plotted Zodiac case of the 60s/70s/80s.
The Lives Of Others [DVD] [2007]The Lives Of Others [DVD] [2007]
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Cerebral ,gripping and brilliantly put together .Probably my favourite film of 2007 and i,m not alone there.
The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006]The Last King Of Scotland [DVD] [2006]
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Superb performances in this film elevate it into the realm of a truly absorbing historical drama and a cautionary tale to watch who you asscoiate with
The Beckoning Silence [DVD]The Beckoning Silence [DVD]
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Poignant, fascinating and absorbing documentary about mans need to conquer the world around him with an astonishing tale at its core.
Waitress [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Waitress [DVD] [2007] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Yep....i,m as surprised as anyone , but i really this enjoyed this tart and funny tale .It,s strangely uplifting without resorting to sickly sentimentality .A neat trick to pull off.
Vacancy [DVD] [2007]Vacancy [DVD] [2007]
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Clever and sparse tale of escalating horror and terror. Well put together without the usual cliches and strong committed performances
Bridge To Terabithia [DVD] [2007]Bridge To Terabithia [DVD] [2007]
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More a rites of passage movie than true fantasy and a very good one at that with terrific performances from the youngsters