Film Reviews by Steve

Typical Hollywood bio-hokum. With a poor sense of (20s) period. But it looks a million dollars and the gorgeous widescreen b&w gleams. A young Paul Newman is wasted in an unremarkable role as a prohibition bootlegger.

Problem in costuming when a number of the female cast mostly resemble Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon in Some Like it Hot.

No budget C Movie. Great title. The aliens could have been created by scouts for the Gang Show. But still watchable and reasonably acted.

Heartbreaking, devastating Louis Malle WWII story of Jewish children hidden from the Nazis in a Christian school. Sensitive and detailed film also lands all its big punches.

One of Paul Newman's better eighties roles. Typical liberal and sincere Lumet expose of US medicine versus the little guy. Coming your way soon...

Coppola makes a European style arthouse fantasy on a soundstage, and lets Tom Waits sing all over it. The 80s' Citizen Kane... Tremendously appealing performances, particularly Nastassja Kinski's sexy Circus Girl.

Great dialogue. Fantastic brain troubling concept. Proper pre-CGI effects and sets. And incredible stunts. The intense final sequence of the film is as exhilarating as the action film gets.

Tender and compassionate tale of assorted losers and wannabes who always miss out on their dreams. Burt Lancaster is superb.

Raw, highly imaginative love story/fantasy of lost souls Binoche and Lavant, slowly evolving from monsters into angels. A remarkable achievement.

Ridley Scott's intelligent fusion of Philip K Dick and Metropolis is an all round triumph, visually, emotionally and intellectually. The sets and models are marvellous. But, as well as the superb visuals, there is a very moving human story.

No other film comes close for rendering the the horror of war on the screen. An overwhelming cinematic experience, though necessarily shocking and distressing.

Wender's unique lyrical poem to human spirituality and the experience of being alive, in a wonderful black and white Berlin.

Clever allegorical fantasy about the artistic process, featuring Johnny Depp in one of the great film performances. Emotional, but not sentimental, and a visual treat.

Lyrical adaptation, in couplets, is a very moving and moral story; elevated into greatness by Depardieu's huge performance.

The sort of made for tv production created for the Christmas schedules,which may well be the best version of this old favourite.

The plot moves forward at a good pace, cheerfully waving past any inconsistencies. All performances are likable, with Richard E Grant a stand out. The Cornish setting is used well, with good period detail.

And there is some genuine suspense and a few thrills.

A must for Holmes enthusiasts, a well crafted and enjoyable diversion for others.