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This page contains some information and reviews about
films which I have seen. All comments are simply my own opinions, you may
have different views. Die Another Day (DVD)
(12)
| Date of
release (UK): |
2nd May 2003 |
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Date of my purchase: |
5th June 2003 |
| Staring
roles: |
Pierce Brosnan (James
Bond 007), Halle Bery (Jinx), Rosamund Pike (Miranda Frost), Rick Yune (Zao),
Toby Stephens (Gustav Graves) |
| Synopsis: |
James Bond is betrayed
and captured in North Korea. When he is released he vows to find the
person who betrayed him. While he finds to traitor he discovers a plot
by a rogue North Korean army officer to take over the world...
His mission takes him to Cuba, Iceland, London and
back to North Korea. |
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DVD Special Features: |
This DVD includes an
entire second disc full of special features, including behind-the-scenes
documentaries, trailers and still images. |
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My opinion: |
The movie has a
different 'feel' from previous Bond movies. The opening 'gun-barrel'
sequence has been changes slightly, the opening credits are different
and Bond is seen surfing. The DVD is quite
good, but I would prefer some more detail in the behind-the-scenes
pieces. |
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Rating: |
7/10 (Movie) 8/10 (DVD) |
The Matrix Reloaded (15)
| Date of
release (UK): |
21st May 2003 |
| Date of my
viewing: |
22nd May 2003 |
| Staring
roles: |
Keanu Reeves (Neo), Carrie-Anne Moss
(Trinity), Laurence Fishburne (Morpheus) |
| Synopsis: |
The forces of the Matrix are trying
to attack Zion, the last human city in the real world. Against the
advice of the Zion authorities, Morpheus believes that Neo can stop the
war once and for all by entering the Matrix and fulfilling the prophecy
of 'The One'. Neo enters the Matrix, but discovers the prophecy is not
all it appears to be... |
| My
opinion: |
This film has some stunning visual
effects, including the trademark slow-motion effects, which have been
enhanced for this film, as well as a good storyline and the action
sequences are simply amazing. However, a lot
of the film has been created and enhanced with computer graphics, and at
some points in the film these come very close to the border of
believability. Also, some of the characters and situations seem a bit
shallow, especially the relationship between Neo and Trinity. |
| Rating: |
8/10 |
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