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We’ve seen about 35 movies on DVD during the first eight months of 2008. Here are the ones we gave four stars (out of four) to:
Darjeeling Limited **** Three brothers embark on a pilgrimage by train through India. Goofy at times, touching at others. Miss Potter **** The story of Beatrix Potter, creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. An insightful look at class and gender in Victorian England. Charlie Wilson’s War **** How a Texas congressman single-handedly convinced Congress to fund a secret war against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. Tom Hanks captured the congressman’s rowdy lifestyle and his determination to help the Afghan people. What a shame that Congress didn’t heed Wilson’s pleas to build schools after the Russians withdrew from Afghanistan. The Other Boleyn Girl **** The romantic liaisons of two sisters with the imperious Henry VIII; one becomes his mistress, the other his ill-fated wife. Beautifully photographed and artfully acted. The Bank Job **** A fast-paced thriller about a bank robbery. The British dialects can be a bit thick; turn on the English subtitles if you need help following the dialogue. Autumn Hearts **** A movie for grown-ups, about lost innocence and the injustices of World War II France – set in present-day Quebec. Oscar-class performances from an ensemble of established actors (Susan Sarandon, Christopher Plummer, Max von Sydow) and spectacular scenery. |
