‘Is Anybody There?’ Download and Reviews

October 10, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Drama

“Is Anybody There?” Movie Details

Is Anybody There? tagline:
Is Anybody There? - DVD Cover

Is Anybody There? DVD Cover

Actors:
Michael Caine Clarence
Bill Milner Edward
Anne-Marie Duff Mum
David Morrissey Dad
Charli Janeway Guy Who Walks
Adam Drinkall Stuart
Garrick Hagon Douglas
Keith Hargreaves Bus driver
William Ilkley Barry’s Dad
Ralph Ineson Mr. Kelly
Karl Johnson Arthur
Miles Jupp Vicar
Michael Keogh Paramedic
Leslie Phillips Reg
Ralph Riach Clive
Directors: John Crowley
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 out of 1,441 votes

“Is Anybody There?” Movie Review

“Is Anybody There?” Plot Summary

Set in 1980s seaside England, this is the story of Edward, an unusual ten year old boy growing up in an old people’s home run by his parents…

Caine at his most able

I heard this film was moving so I prepared myself for some spillage. Within ten minutes, I was teary – not hose-pipe teary – but I became aware that the tap of emotion was being slowly turned on by the gentle yet persistent hand of pathos. It was during the second scene, when Michael Caine’s eyes spewed forth the wretchedness of despair like an urn pours forth water, that I realised that this performance was Caine at his most able; I fumbled for my hanky and decided to ignore the prickle of anguish just for the privilege of seeing his performance

If Michael Caine was a piece of jewellery, he would be a 24-carat-gold antique ring encrusted with rubies, diamonds, sapphires and emeralds; each element perfectly contrasting with its neighbour; a unique mixture of the most precious and luminous stones; never losing their appeal yet probably taken a bit for granted; and only really appreciated by few

In this role, the subtle yet overwhelming brilliance of Caine’s portrayal of a man suffering with dementia allows all the dimensions of his talent to shine. This film is the jeweller and his cloth, and Caine is the multi-talented gemstone, in all his mournful glory, at the heart of it

There’s no denying that the story is grim. The characters are sad; there is death, decay and dementia in equal measure. It is a bleak yet compelling landscape. The background to the landscape is equally dreary. It’s the 80s in an unremarkable backwater outside Hull; the weather is dull; 90 per cent of the film is set in an old people’s home; our protagonist has dementia; and his best friend is obsessed with the afterlife (to the extent of recording the dying wheezes of the clients). Not really a crowd pleaser, eh? But believe it or not, this film has a lot of humour running through it. Okay, so it’s blacker than Newgate’s knocker but it’s there in spades. Caine’s best mate, Edward, a 10-year-old oddball is as compelling to watch as His Majesty as his hose-pipe gets turned on more than once, and very effectively indeed. He sensitively portrays a maudlin misfit not that dissimilar to the talent bud, Nicholas Hoult’s Marcus in ‘About a Boy’.This film is a really great example of British film-making at its finest – a good script and fine talent – nothing more nothing less. It is also a great reminder that a low budget does not mean you have to compromise on enjoyment. With this film, you get two superb beacons of light radiating out from a good support cast and a true-to-life story about the reality of old age and all the regret that can accompany it. Powerful stuff.

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‘Tango & Cash’ Download and Reviews

September 7, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Comedy, Crime

“Tango & Cash” Movie Details

Tango & Cash tagline: Two of L.A.’s top rival cops are going to have to work together… Even if it kills them.
Tango and Cash - DVD Cover

Tango & Cash DVD Cover

Actors:
Sylvester Stallone Raymond “Ray” Tango
Kurt Russell Gabriel “Gabe” Cash
Teri Hatcher Katherine “Kiki” Tango
Jack Palance Yves Perret
Brion James Courier/Requin
James Hong Quan
Marc Alaimo Lopez
Philip Tan Gunman/Chinese Guy
Michael J. Pollard Owen
Robert Z”Dar Face (AKA “Conan”)
Lewis Arquette Wyler
Edward Bunker Capt. Holmes
Leslie Morris Hendricks
Roy Brocksmith Fed. Agent Davis
Susan Krebs Prosecutor
Directors: Andrei Konchalovsky
IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 out of 22,791 votes

“Tango & Cash” Movie Review

“Tango and Cash” Plot Summary

Two cops are framed and must clear their names. add synopsis

A great action comedy.

Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell star as Ray Tango and Gabe Cash. This is the first time these 2 action stars have appeared on screen together. They both have good chemistry together and there are many funny one-liners. Tango and Cash are rival cops who ends up on the same case, but they’re both framed for murder. They lose their case and end up in jail, even worse they end up in general population after being switched overnight.

This was set up by a man who wants Tango and Cash off the streets because they’re the two toughest cops. Tango and Cash team up to break out of prison and find the man who framed them. The movie has plenty of funny moments, great shooting and fighting scenes. This is over the top and cheesy at times, but a really good action movie. This is just about the only movie where Stallone is funny too. He plays a character much different from his usual characters. Sly and Kurt Russell are 2 of the best action stars and they make a great duo. The movie also features a 25 year old Teri Hatcher who looks much better than she does now.

The cast is great, the movie is action-packed and the film is funny. This is very entertaining.

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