Film Reviews by Steve
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Outstanding War Film.
No other film comes close for rendering the the horror of war on the screen. An overwhelming cinematic experience, though necessarily shocking and distressing.
Wings of Desire
Very personal and original art film.
Wender's unique lyrical poem to human spirituality and the experience of being alive, in a wonderful black and white Berlin.
Edward Scissorhands
A Magical Experience.
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.
Cyrano de Bergerac
The ultimate version.
Lyrical adaptation, in couplets, is a very moving and moral story; elevated into greatness by Depardieu's huge performance.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Footsteps of a Gigantic Hound.
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.