I have been waiting to see this film for ages, especially after Mezzrine was so shortly before it. It has been lorded as one of the best french films in a long time by quite a few critics. Notably it features a story that revolves around a Corsican gang. The last time we heard anything ...
This is the Luc Besson film, not to be confused with the really bad American remake, or even worse the series. When this first came out in 1990 it was shocking, stylish and enthralling and the Blu-ray experience has really done it justice. The only bad thing I can say about it is the disparity ...
Oh happy day. French Connection II on Blu-ray. This I think, is probably Gene Hackmans finest hour. Its not got the massive success of the first one, and Im sure it was probably a flop in comparison. The French Connection is a very good film, but in my opinion the second part is an example ...
Well - Im not quite seeing Palm D'or for last year... I had really high hopes for this film and it really disappointed. The story was woolly and there was a total lack of characterisation from a film that should be revolving around the characters. It totally lacked any bite for me. I couldnt sympathise ...