Film Reviews by CB

Welcome to CB's film reviews page. CB has written 37 reviews and rated 109 films.

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L'Argent

Mmmmm…

(Edit) 24/10/2023

Very unusually for me, just couldn’t get into this film and bailed out after 30 mins.

My problem and struggling to get to 100 characters.

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Cottage to Let

Lovely film in many ways.

(Edit) 24/10/2023

Beautifully played out drama. Serious subject in 1941 given a comedic first half, the second half a serious note to the bitter end.

The film was anchored by star turns by 15 yr old George Cole and Alastair Sim.

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The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp

Riveting and exceptional.

(Edit) 21/11/2022

A challenging film to make during WW2, but what a result. Nothing was skimped in the making of the film. 

What it really comes down to is getting an actor who is

a) bloody good and b) able to transform from relative youth to ageing Colonel.

Livesey is brilliant in the role which is not an easy one. 

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Touch of Evil

Different…and good

(Edit) 23/09/2022

Good ol’ Orson Welles! Always up for a novel approach….in directing and acting.

Can’t put together a coherent critique like others, I would just say a very enjoyable film with some enjoyable acting and story line. 

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Boys

Copycat!

(Edit) 23/09/2022

Read JR’s review and that encapsulates my feelings for this film completely. Cop out I know, but that’s how it is!

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Heimat: A Chronicle of Germany

Village life to a T!

(Edit) 01/04/2021

Wonderful to see the understated lives of village people so well portrayed. With the underlying menace of war round the corner, it winds up the tension in a subtle fashion. Changes between B&W and colour novel- I love it!

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I Got Life!

Women to the fore!

(Edit) 19/03/2021

At this time of pandemic, mental health, abuse at home, and a myriad of issues women have to face, the director let unfold the menopausal angst, the catalyst of the leads actions. Bringing together the strands of seperation, motherhood, facing decline, made a film worth 4+ stars. Enjoy it, enjoy the humanity.

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Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Got bored....

(Edit) 14/04/2020

Jeez, art is SO subjective! I found this film very boring initially, and couldn’t relate to the participants at all. Must be me, but I found the film dry and strange to say, unattractive.

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Playtime

Must be me!

(Edit) 14/04/2020

Mmm.....was expecting the best of Tati based on critical reviews.

How disappointing, my yawns started 10 minutes in, then sleep came and I returned the dvd.

Was waiting for some Action, but didn’t get any that satisfied me. 

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Toy Story 4

Keeping up the standard!

(Edit) 08/01/2020

What a great series of movies Toy Story has become. Everyone a winner with wonderful characterisations. Forkie in 4 just adorable.

The film a winner alltheway. 

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The Greatest Showman

Good vocals

(Edit) 08/01/2020

Mmm...was looking forward to seeing and hearing this movie.

After 20 minutes my brain was numb through the incessant repetition of song and Moulin Rouge type of presentation , but nowhere near as good. Disappointed.

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Esteros

Totally predictable and......

(Edit) 04/12/2019

A totally predictable storyline and outcome, and none the worse for that!

It’s a gentle, beautifully worked story of the awkwardness and societal problems of gay love. I thought  the acting was spot-on in all parts, the kid’s especially. Thoroughly enjoyed this film.

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Heartstone

Me too

(Edit) 11/11/2019

I can only endorse what the other reviewer TB has said.

A special film that will live in my memory. 

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Forbidden Games

Typical!

(Edit) 11/11/2019

Typical French film....wonderful portrayal of rural life during the 2nd World War. The kids are excellent, and uneven casting of the adults doesn’t seem to undermine the film at all. 

As ever with old French films.......charming. 

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Eastern Boys

Sympathetic study of gay relationship

(Edit) 25/06/2018

Wow, didn’t know what to expect from this film. What it delivered was a story of a man who morphed from base sexual desires with hustlers, to a father-like figure once he understood the travails of the young guy he initially hooks up with. Considering the direction the story takes, it is somewhat underplayed and all the better for it.

Two leads are excellent.

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