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The Quiet American, a review by Jon

The Quiet American
4 out of 5



The acclaimed performances of Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Bedazzled) and two-time Academy Award winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor, The Cider House Rules, 1999; Hannah And Her Sisters, 1986) power a stylish political thriller where love and war collide in Southeast Asia. Set in early 1950s Vietnam - an idealistic young American (Fraser) becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle when he falls for the beautiful mistress of a troubled British journalist (Caine). As war is waged around them, these three only sink deeper into an unsettling world of drugs, passion and betrayal where nothing is as it seems! Based on the classic novel by Graham Greene - you'll find yourself riveted by the fascinating intricacies and intrigue of this outstanding motion picture!

Sometimes the best way to learn about something big is to focus on something small. The Quiet AmericanThe Quiet American is similar in some ways to The Constant Gardener (not just because it stars someone from The Mummy

(From Jon's Alphabet Marathon 2010 on July 23rd, 2010)

The New World, a review by Rich

5th November

New World






I really wanted to enjoy this film,  the production, acting, tempo and script were first rate, but I just found the romantic love story rather boring. It was a bit like watching artwork with movement, very little dialogue, and hushed narration, beautiful viewing but without grabbing me.
Special mention for the sound, through my 5:1 system the ambience of wind through the trees, insects buzzing, water flowing etc was perfect.
However overall I have to give it a
 

(From November Alphabet Marathon - Discussion/Review Thread on November 7th, 2008)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

2. Just Rewards
Original Air Date: 10/8/2003
Spike struggles with the fact that he has returned as a ghost and finds himself tempted by a promise made by a necromancer that he and Angel have gone to confront.

Guest Stars:
Victor Raider-Wexler
William Utay
Bill Escudier
Joshua Hutchinson

My Thoughts:
This one I enjoyed a bit more then the last episode. It is always fun watching Angel and Spike go at it. And there was also a decent storyline for this one as well.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 22nd, 2010)