Ian Hendry has a role in this as one of the villians, in fac he stars in it for more than some of the credited actors. Lt was a good series that didn't lag by extending the play time.
Reviews
38 Reviews
Girl on Approval
(1962)
It tries hard but is not film fodder.
26 May 2021
Rachel Roberts is as good as ever, unfortunately the support is not as good. The ideals of fostering are put through the ringer but don't make for good viewing. It tries to explore social values. Would have been better as a documentary.
The Pickwick Papers
(1952)
A delightful film
16 May 2021
Not one of the best adaptations of Dickens work, you would have needed about 5 hours at least, but it is enjoyable. Harry Fowler's best role and Nigel Patrick perfectly cast as Jingle and ably supported by many fine actors and actresses.
Cross-Up
(1954)
Good plot idea
27 April 2021
Another film with an american lead but at least he plays an american. I love the plot idea and it works well at the beginning with decent acting. It slows when the 'committee' gets mentioned and some bits are a bit improbable towards the end. But it was worth the watch!
The Blue Lamp
(1950)
Realism to the last
23 April 2021
Good story, good acting, good locations. It starts slowly but builds to give us a realistic story of rising youth crime after the war with the Metropolitan Police keeping London safe with the 'bobbie' on the beat. Saw it last 20 years ago and it still holds up well and l remember the playgrounds, bomb sites.
Cup Fever
(1965)
Nostalgic film of an era
2 April 2021
It always amuses me when you see films in which children of different ages play happily together. My brother, 3 years older, wouldn't be seen dead with me!
This film was great good storyline and well acted by the young stars, including a young Susan George and a younger Olivia Hussey. Bernard Cribbins as nice as always. Good entertainment.
This film was great good storyline and well acted by the young stars, including a young Susan George and a younger Olivia Hussey. Bernard Cribbins as nice as always. Good entertainment.
The cafe scene 'beats' all
24 March 2021
Quite an uninspiring half an hour spent except for the cafe bit. 5 secs of Oliver Reed slow dancing in the background in sleazy 'French' cafe which the police drove to on the left hand side of the road. You cant beat it.
Boring
4 March 2021
Flame in the Streets
(1961)
working class racism
1 March 2021
A good attempt to portray the relationship between working class whites & the West Indian community. Teddy boys on bonfire night a bit naff and attacking car is weak. Best character is Nell Palmer whose overt racism is a tour de force. I never met anyone like her.
Night Ride
(1937)
Nice v Nasty
26 February 2021
I was almost tempted to give it 8 but the ending was too yucky. Acting was good and it breezed along. The haves and the have nots and those willing to sell out for the almighty dollar. Entertaining is the name of the game!
Nothing But the Night
(1973)
I waited & waited
11 January 2021
I stuck by and watched it to the end waiting for it to improve and what it was about. The ending was OK and the acting very standard. My high-point , however, was noticing Jimmy Logan getting a cup of char at the burger bar
The Arsenal Stadium Mystery
(1939)
Before they were 'Gooners'
30 December 2020
As an Arsenal fan I enjoyed this film. These days you wouldn't get members of any top football team to appear together and be apart of the plot, couldn't afford them.
Decent plot and it had good pace. Lesley Banks as the Detective in charge was the star of the film along with those hats!
Too Young to Love
(1960)
Ahead of it time
29 December 2020
A most unusual film. Set in America but made in Britain because the subject matter concerning underage sex would never have been allowed over 60 years ago. The sets are good, good plot, but let down by the language used especially when dubbed.
It is a must see though for the curiosity of the subject matter being explicit for the time.
All Over the Town
(1949)
Seaside & Politics
17 November 2020
What more could you want. Lovely views of Lyme Regis, still looks much the same, and small town politics. As a former Mayor at a neighbouring town I can tell you that little has changed in respect of infighting on grandiose schemes to improve local amenities. They still have Operatic groups and fuctions raising money for good causes, British Legion, RNLI etc.
The stars are numerous, 10 seconds of Stanley Baker, Patrick McNee and Bryan Forbes in early roles. Worth watching!
Born to Kill
(1947)
Film Noir?
11 November 2020
When I started watching this I did not realize it was something of a classic to be seen. When it finished I still didn't. Story-line I found unbelievable and it did not improve. Best acting from Esther Howard and Elisha Cook jr but they were not on the screen enough. I love classic films but this is the first one that I consider over ratted.
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