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Lifeboat, a review by Dragonfire

Lifeboat

This was the first time I had seen this one, though I had heard of it before. 

The plot works well even though it isn't as complex as some of Hitchcock's other movies.  It is just dealing with the survivors in the lifeboat, but since one of them is German, that does add some issues that get dealt with.  There is a bit of mystery tied to if Willy is really trying to help or if he has something else in mind like at least one of the others believes.  There are a few confrontations that help to keep things interesting.  One rather drastic thing is done at one point, though nothing much is shown, it is still clear what is going on.  A few somewhat disturbing things happen, though they all make sense given what is going on in the movie.  There isn't as much shared about most of the characters.  Constance seems the most developed even though still many things remain a mystery about her. 

Overall, I really enjoyed the movie.

 

I even managed to review of it posted on Epinions.

Lifeboat

(From Alfred Hitchcock Marathon on August 27th, 2009)

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), a review by samuelrichardscott

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) Cinema

Overview:
Death stalks the dreams of several young adults to claim its revenge on the killing of Freddy Kruger. Chased and chastised by this finger-bladed demon, it is the awakening of old memories and the denials of a past of retribution that spurns this hellish vision of a dreamlike state and turns death into a nightmare reality.

My Thoughts:
The original movie directed by Wes Craven in 1984 is one of the most well known movies ever made and Freddy Krueger is one of the most iconic movie characters of all time, maybe even the most iconic in the horror genre. Unlike others, I'm not that weary when it comes to remakes. We've had some great ones like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, some good ones like The Hills Have Eyes and Last House on the Left and some below par ones like Prom Night. Despite the potential for this remake, it is unfortunately quite mediocre. Whilst the gore and death scenes are OK despite some poor CGI at times, the problem lies with Jackie Earl Haley who plays Freddy. Unfortunately, he hasn't got the screen prescence, and when you're playing such an evil character it's an important thing to be missing. I'm going to go with a generous 3/5.

(From Never Ending Movie Marathon (short reviews) on May 28th, 2010)

"Due South" marathon, a review by Tom

1.09 A Cop, a Mountie and a Baby (1994-12-01)
Writer: Paul Haggis (Created By), Peter Colley (Story By), Kathy Slevin (Story By), Kathy Slevin (Screenwriter)
Director: Steve DiMarco
Cast: Paul Gross (Constable Benton Fraser), David Marciano (Detective Ray Vecchio), Beau Starr (Lt. Harding Welsh), Daniel Kash (Detective Louis Gardino), Tony Craig (Detective Jack Huey), Catherine Bruhier (Elaine), Natalie Radford (Louise Webber), Mark Ruffalo (Vinnie Webber), Diego Chambers (Claude), Elizabeth Lennie (Morrisot), Jackie Richardson (Receptionist), Roger Dunn (Store Owner), Donald Fleckser (Motel Clerk), Quentin Meloff (Baby Jamie), Andrew Meloff (Baby Jamie), Joel Meloff (Baby Jamie)

An okay episode. Nothing special. Mark Ruffalo appears in an early role.

Rating:

(From "Due South" marathon on July 10th, 2009)