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The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019)
Good telling of an important story
Some of these reviews bewilder me. The story is well,and accurately told and beautifully acted. It really catches the spirit of the time, a time I remember.
Midway (2019)
Good telling of a true story
If you liked Top Gun, you will like this. A balanced telling of the story of the Battle of Midway, seen from both sides. Fantastic flying sequences and a decent script. If you like planes and are interested in the Pacific war in WW2 then this is worth seeing, on the biggest screen you can.
Ad Astra (2019)
Great Performance
Brad Pitt produces an excellent performance, and the filming and special effects are truly great. The story isn't so good and the film is somewhat over long.
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019)
A special relationship
This is about a very special relationship over many years, and will certainly appeal to aficionados of Leonard Cohen. The story is well told and you will probably shed a tear at the end. If you enjoy the music and verse of Leonard Cohen then this is a film for you.
Peterloo (2018)
Half an hour too long
Well acted but spoiled by it's self indulgence. Too long and the penultimate scene with the Prince Regent was over the top.
Spitfire (2018)
Good documentary
This presents the story of the Spitfire and how it was used well. In certain parts it lacked full explanation ( as with how they used it to tip V1s over, rather than just shoot them down) ; my criticism is that Charles Dance's voice is wrong for the commentary . Monotonous and at the wrong pitch. The interviews with the pilots were good, a shame it didn't point out that Geoffrey Wellum has died subsequently.