romcostantini Reviews

No Time to Die (2021)

Bond films have become too American.

[5/10 · 10 October 2021]

Bond has become too American ... It takes itself too seriously and there's nowhere near enough humour for my liking.

I had high expectations for this, as I happened to be in Matera in Southern Italy whilst it was being filmed.

The, charm, the panache, the tongue in cheek humour has all but disappeared.

That said, the locations were spectacular as was the cinematography .

The Chaser (2008)

Gripping Stuff - Loved it.

[9/10 · 10 December 2010]

I wasn't sure about this film and the first ten minutes or so where not very promising, but I persevered as it was shown on BBC Four which has to mean something. Boy was I glad I hung in there. This film gets better and better and in spite of the violence, which was never gratuitous it is one of those films that will stay with me for a very long time. I have never seen a Korean film before but on this evidence it won't be the last. It's a refreshing change to see the back streets of Seoul instead of downtown Los Angeles. The cast is good and the star (a likable ex-rogue cop) turns an excellent performance. If you've got a strong stomach and get the chance, watch it but put the kids to bed first!