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The Boy (2016)

The mansion in which this movie is set had a quite sumptuous, gothic look, the doll does get to seem quite creepy, and the plot (despite certain implausibilities) did carry me along. However, I was a little disappointed by the 'reveal' at the end, the overall narrative was quite undistinguished, and the 'jump scares' are such as any viewer familiar with the genre could see coming well in advance. A rather unremarkable, forgettable film - though maybe my horror palate has just become too jaded!

N.B. Jett Klyne only appears in old photos in this movie, not in person.

My Movie Rating:

4 / 10

Boyhood (2014)

There is no doubt that this film gets pretty dull. The problem is that the narrative revolves not so much around Mason (Ellar Coltrane) as around the adults - Mason's somewhat hippyish parents and particularly his mother's terrible choices of partner. Indeed, what is surprising is how little we learn in the first half of the film about Mason himself - what makes him tick, how he sees the world. The film samples events in his life - such as his getting a severe haircut at the hands of his mother's latest beau - but these pieces are too fragmentary to add up to a portrait. There is therefore no psychological development, just a series of events in his external life involving his parents and (later on) his sometime girlfriends, in what appears a somewhat privileged, if disordered, upbringing. He seems to go from lacklustre child to boring young adult via uncommunicative emo, and at no point do we actually care about him in the slightest.

I will admit that on the technical side the film is very good. It is put together remarkably well and Mason's (and his sister's) growing up is almost seamless. And the adult actors are all superb. But since this film is not really about its nominal protagonist but about the people around him, it isn't in fact about 'boyhood' at all. A disappointment.

My Movie Rating:

3 / 10

The Boys from Brazil (1978)

Gripping over-the-top story with wonderful performances from Olivier and Gregory Peck. Jeremy Black is superb as the various clones of Hitler. The interaction of these three actors in the climactic scene of the film is thrilling.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Brightburn (2019)

meh

My Movie Rating:

5 / 10

Bröderna Lejonhjärta (1977)

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Brotherly Love (2017)

Utter banality. Worse. To avoid going insane as a result of sensory deprivation whilst viewing what is in essence an extended commercial, I gnawed off my own leg. I now have to go through life (or rather HOP through life) with only one leg. Not good.

My Movie Rating:

1 / 10

Buenos días resistencia (2013)

Yes, the Hispanophone countries constantly show their cultural superiority to the wretched 'Anglosphere'. Well worth watching.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Bugsy Malone (1976)

Kind of like "The Godfather", but with cream pies instead of bullets. What is there not to like? Scott Baio is terrific as Bugsy. The musical numbers are absolutely superb.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Burning Secret (1988)

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Burnt Offerings (1976)

A fabulous cast, who give terrific performances in this atmospheric, suspenseful and intelligent horror movie, building up to a great climactic scene. Just marvellous!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Butcher Boy (1997)

What a tremendous movie. The whole film is riveting from beginning to end. Eamonn Owens is brilliant as the psychotic Francie, the very personable Alan Boyle plays his best friend Joe beautifully, and I even felt quite sorry for Phillip Nugent, played by Andrew Fullerton. Highly recommended.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Bylo nás pet (1994)

A complete and utter delight. Wonderful boy actors, and a masterpiece of Czech television. Unmissable.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

Carrie's War (1974)

Well, I haven't read the book, so I can't judge the miniseries in terms of how well it realises the novel, but I have to say that Nick was by far my favourite character in the series. He's very boyish and loves biscuits; but more than that, he's a sort of one-boy-campaign against cant and hypocrisy, who always speaks his mind and is never cowed by Mr Evans, which is quite admirable!

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Cesta z mesta (2000)

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

The Childhood of a Leader (2015)

Stylish and fascinating.

My Movie Rating:

9 / 10

Children of the Stones (1977)

As kids' mystery/sci-fi series go, it truly doesn't get much better than this. Unmissable.

My Movie Rating:

10 / 10

A Christmas Carol (2004)

Rather astonishingly awful. Forgettable 'songs' and some of the worst 'singing' (occasionally screeching) ever committed to film, in what has the temerity to call itself a 'musical', only partially redeemed by some very personable boys -who, however, are all entirely incapable of acting their way out of a small brown paper envelope. The promiscuous use of CGI in this film is particularly obtrusive, adding to the thin, 'chocolate box' look of everything. A positive trial to get through, this production has the honour of being the worst live action version of Dickens' story ever.

My Movie Rating:

3 / 10

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007)

Pish-posh.

My Movie Rating:

6 / 10

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)

Is it just me or is there something faintly sleazy about Mr. Tumnus? It's something about his exposed nipples. Mr. Tumnus has sleazy nipples. This adaptation is enjoyable, Skandar Keynes is great, as is the handsome William Moseley, and Tilda Swinton is particularly memorable as the White Witch. Having said that, I am not a fan of CGI, and I must admit that I prefer the 1988 BBC miniseries, made on a fraction of the budget.

My Movie Rating:

8 / 10

Cider With Rosie (2015)

Very poor indeed. The original novel has been totally occluded by modern ideology and modern puritanism. Archie Cox is far too old for the elder Laurie anyway - all the schoolkids look far too old to still be at school, especially as the school-leaving age was 14 at the time. The scene where Laurie plays 'doctors and nurses' with a local girl has been replaced by a scene where the older Laurie plays the same game with a woman rather than a girl - and even then the woman keeps some of her clothes on. The whole thing is risible in its prudery. This film is nothing more than a sad testament to the decline of civilisation over the last 50 years. The 1998 version was fine, but the 1971 version is really the definitive version - absolutely perfect. No need to bother with this steaming pile of feminist crap.

My Movie Rating:

1 / 10

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