Movie Reviews

Had a bit of a film fest this weekend, I'm loving Netflix and am not missing cable in the least. For those who don't know what Netflix is: it's an on line dvd rental company. You choose films, pay a certain monthly fee and watch as many as you'd like. The dvds are mailed to you in envelopes with prepaid postage so all that needs to be done is plunking the things back in the mail for returns.

This weeks films were:

Harvey-released in 1950 starring James Stewart-non colourized version-delightful classic about a man who befriends a 6 foot tall invisible rabbit-If you're into classics, this is a must see. Terribly clever story. Go rent it NOW just because Jimmy Stewart was a Stone Fox!

My Man Godfrey-released in 1936 starring Carole Lombard and William Powell-non colourized version-again in the Classics category. A "Pay It Forward" film made many moons before studly Kevin Spacey was a twinkle in his Daddy's eye. It's one of my favorite films, truly a lovely bit of work. Ladies getcha Kleenex out for this one.

Constantine-released in 2005 starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weiss-a film based upon DC/Vertigo comic book Hellblazer-loved the special effects but then again I'm a special effects geek so I can't really be impartial. Loved the flawed hero aspect. I wish I could've seen it on the big screen, if renting I would suggest the letterbox version so you don't lose the whole picture.

Kinsey-released in 2004 starring Liam Neeson supported by a very skilled cast-film based upon Dr. Kinsey's report on Sexual Behaviour in the Human Male-thought provoking film, the doctor and his associates turned the world on its ear when this report was published and thank God it was. The first major study of human sexuality was given a hostile greeting because it defied conventional society norms. Kudos to the man and his staff who dared to think outside the box on a global scale. I had some issues with Liam Neesn's haircut (sorry but the Flat Top isn't terribly flattering on him) and the script. I suspect some key scenes ended up on the cutting room floor, still it's worth renting.