Aldebaranian Reviews

Poldark (2015–2019)

Good start

[9/10 · 8 March 2015]

Quite good, unexpectedly good even. Comment coming from an original Poldark series fan (the second season of which I recently viewed again).

Considering the competition, the series start is very promising, hopefully they will keep it this way. Aidan Turner looks to be really on a par with Robin Ellis - which is astounding. A different approach but with essential nuances kept intact.

Goes without saying the scenery benefits from 40 ears distance and vastly superior technical possibilities (probably with a bigger budget also, relatively speaking), yet the atmosphere of the place the 1975 Poldark created can be immediately rediscovered.

The cast is alright, some pluses, some minuses for the corresponding characters in the Poldark of yore (I like a lot the new Prudie!).

Looking forward for the next episodes. The new Poldark might prove to be a hit and stand up along with the formidable old one in future's references. We'll be watching.

Coldblooded (1995)

drumming fingers

[9/10 · 6 February 2005]

Nice. Quentin Tarantino without having a fit.

Well, it seems there's no place for short comments. So I have to fill in some more words. Which is really this movie lacks in a rather smart way. Check out Jasmine's face when she's pointing a gun, near the end. You'll see what I mean. Words are just accessories.

Let's see if now the comment is accepted.

Nope. You have to bear with me a little more. And they have mandatory spelling check too!! I'm impressed. I think.

The words laconic, concise, brief have no meaning for these guys.

Let's see... check out the little pearls spread here and there inside the movie. Short humorous situations, well tempered. Sort of back to the basics film, clichés aren't annoying, just adequate. Eh, what do you think about that - adequate cliché. Of course i'm going to write anything here if they press me to!

Finally! Not a moment too soon. Timing, yes, the movie displays good timing. What's the director name again?

The Big Brass Ring (1999)

worth a view

[10/10 · 6 December 2003]

Good film. Very close to what could be called a tragedy as most of the characters can't escape their destiny. Not many loose ends, dots connect pretty well into an interesting picture. You can feel Orson Welles genius (or genie) underneath. The role suits Hurt and Hurt gives the film an interesting flavor, makes you think without making you tense, a tragedy with a subtle hint of hope, quite a rare blend. It could make politicians and Hollywood alike uneasy if they weren't so convinced they can control everything.