pauldeadman Reviews

Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders (1990)

GIVE IT A LOOK

[6/10 · 16 April 2021]

I found this to be pretty funny. The sound is not that great but I was continually chuckling.

Paper Man (1971 TV Movie)

Surprisingly Good.

[8/10 · 7 April 2021]

The start looks unpromising (and dated) but the film just gets better and better. Great acting and direction. Recommended.

The New Adventures of Charlie Chan (1957–1958)

Good stories.

[8/10 · 3 December 2020]

There are some very well constructed stories in this series and they are well worth looking at.

The Witches (2020)

It's OK.

[6/10 · 2 November 2020]

I don't know how people gave this such low scores. After a so-so start it picks up a bit of pace and becomes quite entertaining.

Strangers of the Evening (1932)

Entertaining film

[7/10 · 2 November 2020]

This is very watchable. A good mix of intrigue and humour.

Dark Forces (2020)

WORTH A WATCH

[5/10 · 22 September 2020]

This is a stylish, atmospheric, 'arty" film. I found it watchable. I can see why many gave it a low rating as much of what happens is unexplained and the fight scenes are diabolical (so bad that I found them funny), but the characters are interesting the scenes are beautifully shot and I wanted to see how it ended. Don't be put off by the low ratings.

Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938)

Don't bother with this film.

[4/10 · 31 July 2020]

A really poor Charlie Chan movie which is best given a miss. The final reveal comes out of the blue with no real justification and disappoints.

The Skull (1965)

A waste of time.

[4/10 · 23 July 2020]

Despite the efforts of a good cast this is a film which disappoints. Take my advice and don't bother with it.

Strangers in the Night (1944)

An ok undemanding film.

[5/10 · 16 July 2020]

A watchable film. Nothing deep or which requires any analysis or thought. I was going to give it a 6 until the final scene which, unfortunately, made me laugh.

The 27th Day (1957)

Disappoints at the end.

[6/10 · 30 June 2020]

This is a really good film and, until the dubious ending, I was considering awarding 8. Watchable in any event.

The Man Who Cheated Himself (1950)

Unconvincing story.

[5/10 · 27 June 2020]

The film starts off ok but then gets a bit slow. It improves near the end but disappoints at the finish. You wonder how the situation escalates the way it does. The brother relies on lots of hunches. The ending gives a misleading motive, given what we see in the early part of the film. A watchable film but ultimately unsatisfying.

Time Table (1956)

Sadly, it falls apart.

[5/10 · 21 June 2020]

The film gets off to a really good start. A slick crime with no clues appearing and you're wondering how the investigators are going to solve it. I'm thinking this is great (8 or 9 out of 10); a real puzzle but out of the blue they catch a member of the gang with no explanation as to how they found him. Then other members of the gang start making mistakes by not following orders. If the crime had been solved by deduction it could have been a great movie. Gripping start but soon disappoints.

Lady in the Death House (1944)

Don't bother.

[8/10 · 16 June 2020]

I gave up after 10 mins. Given that it's a short film you would think they would a bit of pace to it.

Woman on the Run (1950)

Nearly a 9/10

[8/10 · 16 June 2020]

An excellent gripping film. Very well directed and acted. I felt that they messed up the ending by not showing the final killing so I knocked it down a point.

The 9th Guest (1934)

Very good version of 10 Little Indians.

[8/10 · 10 June 2020]

Very enjoyable "10 Little Indians" elimination movie.

Tulpa: Demon of Desire (2012)

Too much graphic violence.

[5/10 · 4 June 2020]

The film has a good plot but the nasty violence is unnecessary. Less violence and more graphic sex would boost the ratings.

Man with Two Lives (1942)

Worth watching.

[7/10 · 3 June 2020]

A well directed gripping film with good performances. Moves at a good pace.

My World Dies Screaming (1958)

Much better than expected

[8/10 · 31 May 2020]

This is really worth watching. I wasn't expecting much after the first 5 minutes but it is a really excellent film. No matter what you think of the early scenes, stick with it. You'll be glad you did.

Special Agent (1949)

No reason to watch this...

[1/10 · 20 May 2020]

I don't usually review a film I haven't watched all the way through but do not bother with this movie.

The Dawn Express (1942)

So bad it's mesmerising

[6/10 · 20 May 2020]

This film is SO bad I couldn't stop watching. If you watch it with this in mind you could be smiling and chuckling for an hour.

Please Murder Me! (1956)

Great film..

[9/10 · 20 May 2020]

Very well acted and directed. Gripping all the way through. A must see if you like film noir thrillers.

Murder by Invitation (1941)

Highly recommended

[9/10 · 16 May 2020]

A cracking little film. Lots of laughs and tightly directed.