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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, a review by DJ Doena

May, 3rd


Russell Crowe    ...    Capt. Jack Aubrey
Paul Bettany   ...    Dr. Stephen Maturin, Surgeon
James D'Arcy   ...    1st Lt. Tom Pullings
Edward Woodall   ...    2nd Lt. William Mowett
Chris Larkin   ...    Capt. Howard, Royal Marines
Max Pirkis   ...    Blakeney, Midshipman
Billy Boyd    ...    Barrett Bonden, Coxswain

Synopsis:My Opinion:

(From DJ Doena's movie watchings 2009 on May 3rd, 2009)

Move Over, Darling, a review by samuelrichardscott

Move Over, Darling (1963) R2 UK

Shortened Review:
Admittedly I didn't know very much about this film when I received it but having previously seen "My Favourite Wife" a few years ago and really enjoying it I was hoping I would get more of the same and I was happy with what I got. Despite all the problems in the initial casting of the film, and a change of director from George Cukor to Michael Gordon, the end result is a nice little light comedy with a few screwball moments, very much like "My Favourite Wife". Doris Day is perfect in her role and she gels really well with James Garner although I did think that Polly Bergen was miscast and she struggled to give off the same presence her role required, especially considering she is an essential character with a decent amount of screen time. Thelma Ritter is excellent as the mother-in-law trying to push things along but the highlight in the casting for me was Edgar Buchanan as Judge Bryson who provides the film with the dry wit required to make it known it is a serious situation, yet with comedic tones. Thankfully, he is not over or underused and his character is placed perfectly both at the beginning and at the end of the movie. The script has plenty of laughs in it without resorting to anything completely over the top or too risque although it is a little formulaic in it's structure (how many movies have a person going through the car wash with the windows/top down?). There are a few action scenes including a short car chase where the choreography is done well, yet doesn't excite as much as one would like. The movie has a nice and light orchestral score that suits the feel of the movie perfectly. The theme tune is catchy and thankfully here in all its glory (it was originally banned in the UK on the film's cinematic release and then made the charts in the 1980's). All in all, if you're a fan of any of the cast or a fan of "My Favourite Wife", then you'll certainly find something to enjoy here.

Full review:
http://www.dvdcompare.net/review.php?rid=2361

Released 21st March 2011.

(From Never Ending Movie Marathon (short reviews) on March 3rd, 2011)

My PILOT Marathon, a review by Rich

SOPRANOS - SERIES ONE - PILOT



First Aired: Sunday January 10, 1999 
Tony Soprano, a Capo in the Jersey mafia, begins seeing a therapist because he is stricken by panic attacks. During his session, Dr. Melfi learns of his two conflicted families. Tony is stressed by his unhappy wife, rebellious kids and his demanding mother. On the business side, Tony feels pressure from his willful nephew, while also engaging in a power struggle with his Uncle Junior.

I knew a bit about the series having watched later episodes and reading about the programme to know that I would like it.
Having now watched the pilot it is really up my street. 
As a pilot it isn't the greatest, but it does an excellent job of mapping out the storyline, characters and direction of the series. I love the duplicity of the main character Tony Soprano - his Mafia work side and as father and husband to his family. For future watching I truly hope they pursue more the adventure action and comedy of his mafia side as opposed to the complications of his family, which would become tiresome in time having to watch.


(From My PILOT Marathon on May 27th, 2008)