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Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins (2021)

Great nostalgia.

[15 July 2022]

A superb addition to the franchise. Highly entertaining, with the usual characters playing their parts with great conviction. A heady mix of early 90's soundtrack, period correct cars and a good blend of searing violence and cracking comedy. Well done to all involved here, in ensuring there's still plenty of life in this tale yet.

Shadow in the Cloud (2020)

Lovely little thriller.

[27 August 2021]

As an amateur WW2 historian, I was intrigued by the premise, and yes upon viewing it's in implausible, but, this is still a great watch! Excellent suspense, magnificent acting by the female lead, superb editing and decent CGI. A wholly enjoyable movie.

Battle for Sevastopol (2015)

A WW2 Epic.

[3 May 2021]

Up there with Saving Private Ryan and Fury, this is absolutely fantastic. The attention to detail, the CGI, the emotion; just a superb appreciation of life in the middle of WW2 for an incredible Russian girl. Highly recommended.

Stones for the Rampart (2014)

A superb film.

[10/10 · 11 April 2021]

Great acting, magnificent filming and meticulous attention to period detail. A very worthy account of resistance in occupied Poland. Quite how other reviewers found this boring is perplexing. It's really well paced, and an engrossing watch.

Colette (2013)

Outstanding.

[10/10 · 22 March 2021]

This film is captivating. The pace, the acting, attention to detail, the CGI, all excellent. A very moving story, and sobering insight into the deprivations and Auschwitz and casual brutality meted by the SS, as the inmates simply tried to make it through another day.

Girl Lost (2016)

Captivating.

[10/10 · 27 November 2020]

A beautiful, yet ultimately heartbreaking film. Jessica Haid is simply mesmerising. Proof if ever it was needed, that a miniscule budget can produce a movie that cuts to the core.

Out of Her Mind (2020)

Unique and very clever.

[10/10 · 24 October 2020]

Having read Sara's excellent book "Sex, Power, Money" I was looking forward to this, and was not disappointed. Her combination of witty humour, psychology, a sprinkling of science and clever insight into human behaviour is wonderful. A highly entertaining watch on a variety of levels.

The Last Kingdom (2015–2022)

Utterly incredible, beyond anything yet filmed.

[10/10 · 16 August 2020]

Having this recommended by my daughter a few weeks ago, this as good as Band of Brothers, or Peaky Blinders. Impeccable direction, acting and adherence to historical fact. Best ever series.

The Boat (2018)

Excellent thriller.

[10/10 · 9 June 2020]

Not sure why this isn't getting better reviews. It was suspenseful and intriguing from the outset. Very atmospheric, with a perfect musical backdrop, and excellent acting from the single male lead. It's also beautifully filmed, with wonderful attention to detail. The plot is a little like a maritime version of "Christine". Had me gripped from start to finish.