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X certificate when it was released, not sure it would get the equivalent now. Although outside of a few boobs and some blood there are some decidedly creepy bits and references to Nazi atrocities. The film seems quite long so, presumably, not one of the edited earlier TV friendly versions that I watched.
The film ( and the book I presume) set in 1975, I just about remember 1975 but that’s only 30 years after WWII and the film relies on the idea that some old Nazis would now be just claiming their pensions.
I struggle a bit with the two central performances - Olivier and Peck. Both are a bit OTT at times, James Mason in a supporting role seems more credible. Although it isn’t a low budget film it creaks a bit. May not be perfect but still properly a classic.
Johnny Depp as J.M. Barrie in the background story of Peter Pan.
Quite well-made, but not particularly engaging - the characters are all a bit two-dimensional, and Depp seems out of his depth when he’s trying to play someone other than himself - and his Scottish accent is laughable, which doesn’t help...
Kate Winslet isn’t great either. Julie Christie and Dustin Hoffman are better but only in minor roles.
6/10
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Korean thriller with gangsters and undercover cops, in the vein of Infernal Affairs. At least half an hour too long - although the measured pace seems intentional, not just a lack of editing - but still well worth a watch.
Missing Link - 6.5/10. Relatively enjoyable animated family fun. Quite funny in places, entertaining enough for parents. Nice animation.
Captain Marvel - 7/10. Likeable lead character, well-paced. Classic Marvel pitfall of being too long.
This was (obviously) on the box yesterday and when it’s on, I watch it -
Where Eagles Dare - 10/10. Will punch anyone off the top of a cable car if they disagree.
By pure coincidence, I also had this to watch - from the director of New World and again starring Choi Min-Sik (who's been eating well since his Oldboy days). Again it's way too long and rather pretentious, but very well done and featuring some amazing massacres by a giant tiger (not sure I've ever written that phrase before).
Difficult. Some funny and some touching moments. As someone with a passing interest in Queen I found the innacuracies and the moments of convenience to be deeply annoying. Presumably full on fans are driven insane by it. I know it's a film and I shouldn't care but I guess it doesn't quite know what it wants to be and isn't quite anything in the end. Sum of its moments, including some very good moments indeed, but I won't be rushing to replay.