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Into the Wild [2007]

starring: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt, Jena Malone, Catherine Keener
directed by: Sean Penn

Release Date March 10, 2008
The good bits in this movie are all in the visual part. The camera work is stunning and the wildness of Alaska hits you hard.
But I couldn't imagine that anyone was as perverse or plain dumb as this character. Surely on your first day in a snowbound winter landscape, you don't willingly jump into a river? This and other acts of stupidity left this viewer totally out of sympathy with the character.
Then there is the way he patronised everyone who helped him. These people were kind to a smartass boy who repaid their kindness by leaving them to sort out their own mess, which he had usually made worse. He would listen to other people's problems and then say "good luck, I'm off to have an adventure". I couldn't wait for a bear to eat ... Read More:

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The Mist [2007]

starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones
directed by: Frank Darabont

Release Date November 10, 2008
Firstly, let me say that I am an enormous Stephen King fan. I am currently re-reading his back catalogue and I believe his skills at characterisation and character-driven plots are unsurpassed and that some of his books have been made into fantastic films (The Green Mile anyone?) However, this was not one of them.
The lack of excitement and pace were palpable almost from the offset and sadly not helped by the wooden acting of most of the characters. I wouldn't have even minded it not being scary if it had effectively shown the breakdown of different people and personalities, but i didn't feel that this was explored with enough power to make you actually empathise with any of the characters.
And don't get me started on the ending. I ... Read More:

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Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage [2006]

starring: Peter O'Toole, Marcia Gay Harden
directed by: Michael Campus

Release Date November 24, 2008
Firstly, let me say that I am an enormous Stephen King fan. I am currently re-reading his back catalogue and I believe his skills at characterisation and character-driven plots are unsurpassed and that some of his books have been made into fantastic films (The Green Mile anyone?) However, this was not one of them.
The lack of excitement and pace were palpable almost from the offset and sadly not helped by the wooden acting of most of the characters. I wouldn't have even minded it not being scary if it had effectively shown the breakdown of different people and personalities, but i didn't feel that this was explored with enough power to make you actually empathise with any of the characters.
And don't get me started on the ending. I ... Read More:

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The Mist (2 Disc Edition) [2007]

starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones
directed by: Frank Darabont

Release Date November 10, 2008
Director Frank Darabont's enthusiasm for this project virtually drips off this 2 Disc edition. If you missed this in cinemas I would recommend this to any fan of intelligent horror as a must-buy for your collection. The picture did fairly well at the world-wide box office ($57 million) from a budget of $18 million. Stephen King's novels and short stories have normally been adapted for the small screen so it is to the credit of Weinstein Company that they decided to shoot one of his stories for the big screen and give Frank Darabont the budget and creative freedom to deliver us the creepy masterclass in suspense that he has done.

Bright and early the morning after a great storm David Drayton (Thomas Jane) surveys the damage to his garden ... Read More:

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The Mist [Blu-ray] [2007]

starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones
directed by: Frank Darabont

Release Date November 10, 2008
I won't provide a synopsis as there is already one provided on Amazon.
I got this on US import in a 2 disc edition which contains the original version and a black and white version of the film (Frank Darabont wanted to release it in black and white but the studio was not happy with this idea, "the kids" don't "get" black and white apparently!!)and I would definitely recommend tracking this edition down.The film itself is most definitely a homage to '50's and '60's monster B-movies, and does not take itself too seriously, but is obviously made with great care and love by Darabont. The effects are not top notch, but that really doesn't matter as you find yourself so engrossed in the panic of the characters and their interactions with each other.It has been said many ... Read More:

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Meet Joe Black [1999]

starring: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber, Marcia Gay Harden
directed by: Martin Brest

Release Date May 29, 2006
For someone who doesn't usually like romantic films, i was pleasantly suprised with this one.
All the actors were on top form, as well as Brad Pitt, who gave a performance of many faces.
The gorgeous Claire Forlani gave, what i see to be, her best performance so far.
The story has the detail, but the almost 3 hours of film actually fly by. It has humour, love and class, which keeps you glued to your seat.
I hope you enjoy it as much as i did!!

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First Wives Club, The [1996]

starring: Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Dan Hedaya
directed by: Hugh Wilson

Release Date October 02, 2000
one of my all time favourites! this is a brilliant movie featuring some of my favourite actresses and actors! wives dumped for younger models get their revenge! DONT GET MAD GET EVERYTHING!

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Miller's Crossing [1990]

starring: Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, John Turturro, Marcia Gay Harden, Jon Polito
directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Release Date October 13, 2003
This is not a great movie.

I watched Blood Simple for the first time a few weeks ago and really enjoyed watching Francis McDermott. She was fantastic in Fargo. Fargo was a great movie with all the right moves, excellent tone, bizarre characters, and a flatly affected but very strong pregnant cop played by McDermott. The Coen brothers are known for their slightly off-kilter films. Raising Arizona with Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter was a very successful and entertaining quirky movie. Strange characters and bizarre situations can be very entertaining. The formula just doesn't work in Miller's Crossing.

Gabriel Byrne stars as a dirtball gangster. He's the slimey no. 2 to Albert Finney in Finney's massive gangster world. Finney is the real power in ... Read More:

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Coen Brothers Collection - Fargo/Raising Arizona/Miller's Crossing

starring: Frances McDormand, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy
directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Release Date July 09, 2007
This is not a great movie.

I watched Blood Simple for the first time a few weeks ago and really enjoyed watching Francis McDermott. She was fantastic in Fargo. Fargo was a great movie with all the right moves, excellent tone, bizarre characters, and a flatly affected but very strong pregnant cop played by McDermott. The Coen brothers are known for their slightly off-kilter films. Raising Arizona with Nicholas Cage and Holly Hunter was a very successful and entertaining quirky movie. Strange characters and bizarre situations can be very entertaining. The formula just doesn't work in Miller's Crossing.

Gabriel Byrne stars as a dirtball gangster. He's the slimey no. 2 to Albert Finney in Finney's massive gangster world. Finney is the real power in ... Read More:

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Mystic River [2003]

starring: Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Marcia Gay Harden
directed by: Clint Eastwood

Release Date June 01, 2006
great film that is return to form for eastwood after the dreadful bloodwork.kevin bacon is magnificent as are sean penn and tim robbins