The Transporter (2002 / France/USA)
An action film that does everything right, it doesn’t take itself too seriously and it keeps things simple. The fight scenes are frenetic and often balletic (in the finest Hong Kong tradition) and the stunts steer clear of the Bond-style hyperbole in favour of the more traditional. Highly recommended.
Arlington Road (1999 / USA)
A decent thriller that uses a “is he? / isn’t he?” dynamic to good effect. Once this is resolved it does lose something but the high level of acting carries the film through to it’s exciting finale.
American Gangster (2007 / USA)
A visually appealing and well directed film which heavily focuses on the plot to the detriment of everything else. It spins a good yarn but the two leads could’ve done with a tense scene or some dramatic dialogue to really stretch them. It also feels about 20mins too long, especially the overly lengthy introduction, but its well worth a watch.
Candyman (1992 / USA)
A supernatural thriller which has an extra touch of class over most of its horror-genre contemporaries. The genuinely clever plot coupled with a well cultivated, and often disturbing, atmosphere keeps you gripped throughout. Thoroughly deserving of its cult status.
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2 comments:
Agreed on American Gangster..the scene where Crowe and Washington finally do meet was a huge disappointment. After the former trailing the latter for so long and seeing his partner die of a drugs related death it was a puzzle to see them smirking at each other and eventually cut a deal together.
Great soundtrack. Across 110th Streeeeeet! *funk*
The scene with he mob boss was rubbish too. I see the ma is up for Best Supporting Actress! She was only in it for 3 minutes!
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