jamie-colton Reviews

Stardust (2007)

great modern fairy tale

[8/10 · 2 August 2009]

This film excited me very much before hand and i wasn't disappointed.

A great adaptation of the novel which sits perfectly for children and adults alike, a must see for families.

The leading roles are superb, especially Clare Danes and Robert De Niro's funny cameo.

The direction was seamless. The story had great pace and the CGI was very well executed (didn't think about it once during the movie).

Comedy, action, fear and thrills are in abundance here.

If you like fairy tale adventures this is a must. if you think you don't this may change your views.

Death in Brunswick (1990)

Australian dark romantic humour

[7/10 · 1 August 2009]

A funny, dark comedy about a life changing episode of a 34 year old single man.

Coming from a posh upbringing but a complete slacker, or so you are lead to believe. The confused man seems to aspire to more and meets a young (19) bar girl at his work where he has just become the struggling head cook.

The clue to the twist is in the title, from being a romantic comedy with lovely little moments that echo your own ways in the early stages of dating. It then spins on it's head as an offbeat thriller, still just as funny though.

The darker side to the film gives it's funniest moments, notably after paralysing his mother, he then controls her wheelchair with a remote control to get about. Also his best friend deserves a mention, great deadpan calmness, especially when burying the body.

Maybe it is a little long for the story at hand but still well worth watching even if romance or thrillers aren't your thing as it has many other layers.