Archive for June, 2009
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Rome, Open City
A convincing and ultimately moving account of the Italian resistance during WWII. Lying somewhere between neo-realism and melodrama, Rossellini’s film can not be labeled as well - the characterization is more sensitive than one would expect from a melodrama (with the exception of a repentant Nazi officer), but covers topics as religious beliefs more [...]
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The 12 Dogs Of Christmas
Based on a best-selling book and shot in the tradition of Beethoven and 101 Dalmatians this event certainly canine caper proves that miracles come in many shapes and sizes. Set in Pittsburgh in 1930, aged 12 Emma O’Conner is sent to live with his aunt Dolores in a small town where dogs Doverville [...]
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Baby Mama
The success of business and single Kate Holbrook has long put her career ahead of a personal life. Now 37, is finally determined to have a child on their own. But her plan is thrown a curve ball after she discovers that it has only a million to one chance of getting pregnant.
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Pan’s Labyrinth
There are many other comments that tells more about the plot, so no need to go into that. This film is very good - is not a BLOCKBUSTER FILM FANTASY.
If you liked The Lord of the Rings scenes of great battles and bloody massacres then be disappointed by this - if you [...] -
Legend
I rented this mainly to see my children (they are 13 to 16) after recalling how much they had enjoyed the original. Not disappoint.
Even today, the film is a sumptious talk about a fairy tale and the special effects still hold, that is a concern in light of the current CGI. Well, [...] -
India
It’s good to see both of the DVDs to give India a good image of what will be there. Also gave good advice on what they experience in different regions, such as where to get clothes made cheaply, what foods and what to expect in the way of India’s transport system.
I [...]