Articles by Tramp
Interesting film. On one level, hideously flawed. Denzel phones in his performance once again and there are huge holes in the plot and character development. The political sub-text is a …
This is a new take on the Arthurian legend. It is confusingly set in the time when Rome under control of a Pope is withdrawing from Britain. Arthur (Clive Owen) …
This is a delightful film about an 18 year old European girl who after a short meeting with a Japanese DJ decides to go to Tokyo and seek work as …
An interesting film on several levels. It works splendidly as a ‘novice to champion’ dance flick but fails as a relationship movie because the emotional plot-line ultimately does not make …
This is a stunning film from writer/director Olivier Assayas. The dialogue is mostly French with some Japanese and English thrown in. A tour de force from a master film-maker. Assayas …
George Lucas has pulled off a very difficult feat. He has made an entertaining film where the entire plot is already widely known. Even though the audience knows the fate …
What a piece of amateurish, self-indulgent, derivative crap. How can anyone make a film with Charlize Theron and Penelope Cruz that is boring. Basically this is a Boys’ Own adventure …
Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine and Katie Holmes. This cast positively screams franchise and this is already a box-office given. What are the basic elements of a …
This film is a must for all serious students of film and just film buffs. It’s very simple plot and limited characters provide excellent insights into modern filmmaking. The low …
To my pleased surprise, I enjoyed this film. Recently I have been very disappointed with Hollywood blockbusters and so approached this mega blockbuster with some trepidation. But Spielberg seldom disappoints …
This is a painfully honest exploration of the problems of racism in contemporary America. Made in 2004, this searing indictment of a fragile, fragmented society is made all the more …
Imagine that you are at an art exhibition, gallery opening or film festival. A bright young thing comes up to you and starts a conversation about post-9/11 cinema. Simply ask …
I was disappointed with this film. I went in with high expectations based on good reports from respected colleagues but found I could not get into the movie. It has …
Bertrand Blier knows that Love is too important to be treated seriously and he articulates this in a stylish and delightful way. Bertrand celebrates the illusion, carnality, pathos and price …
What a disappointment, I am a huge Scarlett Johansson fan and was really looking forward to this supposedly, witty, sexy, society drama set in London. But this movie is trite, …
Canadian director, David Cronenberg gave us Crash, The Fly and Naked Lunch. He is a rare breed of film-maker, an intelligent cultist. His movies are usually controversial and innovative. They …
There should be a new rating for this type of movie, ‘AO’ – Adolescents Only. I was bored from start to finish. The only slightly amusing thing was counting the …
This is an accomplished and witty film from acclaimed director Atom Egoyan (Exotica and The Sweet Hereafter). Based on a novel by Rupert Holmes and Atom’s screenplay, the story unfolds …
