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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Butchered the Book
Oh dear, what a great disappointment.
Azkaban had the makings of a great film, but the glossing over of far to many minor details, the changing of storyline, and the seemingly never ending "Semi famous British Actor = Cameo Role" put me off big style.
My main bugbears are:
The lack of explanation for Mooney, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs; The Lack of Sir Cadogan from the entire film; The "attack" on Ron, and Neville losing the passwords is missing; The Firebolt not arriving half way through, rather at the end; Ron and Hermione fall out over Scabbers and is glossed over.
A major plus is the acting skills of Emma, Rupert and Dan. (Very well done).
I realise that the film would be very much longer to include every detail, but it gives an insight to how the Goblet of Fire will appear, and if its less than 180 minutes, then it will be a poor adaptation.
A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
Oh, Yeah
From the moment I heard the superb Ash Theme track, I knew this film was going to be a winner.
The fact it's a British film, (That's British, not English - take note), shot in the US, makes it a change from the usual "production line" romantic comedy that Hollywood produces.
From the Phone Box Scene, to Gabriel's pleading phone call, and even the closing credits, make this film, DIFFERENT.
I've seen Shallow Grave, and Trainspotting, and although this film does not better them, it comes close to being as good.
Apart from Ash doing the theme track, the remaining soundtrack is pretty good too, including Oasis, and The Prodigy.
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
Just Watch it
Ok, this is my number 1 war film. I have seen it SO many times, I've lost count. There are many things in this film that make it #1 for me. From the outset, the slowly building up music is superb. Stirring stuff. The cast is impressive, Burton and Eastwood fantastic, as is 'Our Man in Germany' - Ingrid Pitt. I think the Scenery is absolutely breathtaking, so much so, I made the trip to the 'Schloß Adler' whilst touring Austria on holiday.
Ok, so the helicopter, and the implausible story may not make it 100% accurate, but Bonds been doing that kind of thing now for years.
In summary - if you read the Victor or Warlord as a kid, then this movie is for you.
Restless Natives (1985)
Class Movie
I remember seeing this movie as a teenager. Having lived in Edinburgh, it felt great watching a place you know well on the silver screen.
The typical Scottish Humour is played well throughout. My only gripe being the actors are all West Coasters, and not East Coasters, where they are supposed to be.
The final scenes where they are chased through Edinburgh are fantastic, as is the wonderful soundtrack, by Big Country. The music in the film is a great memorial to Stuart Adamson.
If you are an Ex-Pat Scot, then watch this movie, and you'll be transported home.