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1.Doctor Zhivago [1965] starring: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness directed by: David Lean June 01, 2006
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I first saw this film 30 years ago and was bowled over by the scenery and the actors. Recently I decided to watch it with a more critical eye and found to my surprise that I was even more captivated by the vastness of the landscape which throughout the film forms the backdrop for the tragic love story that unfolds. At first I thought that Sharif's Zhivago was too "soft" but as the film unfolded I realised that he was "the poet". Christie was as always perfect as Lara and we shouldn't forget Chaplin as the dutiful and loving wife. She plays the role with just the right amount of pathos. However it is Steiger and Courtney who carry the film. The sight of Courtney standing at the front of a military train rushing past civilians that ... Read More:

2.Don't Look Now - Special Edition [1973] starring: Donald Sutherland, Julie Christie, Hilary Mason directed by: Nicolas Roeg November 13, 2006
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Well this classic thriller certainly looks good, the editing is crisp and the mood sombre and threatening BUT, and it's a huge but, the film is completely ruined by the appalling soundtrack: only one word in ten is clear. The actors' words swoop, boom and drop to an inaudible whisper. It sounds as if it was recorded on a faulty dictaphone in a public lavatory. No reputable company would release this and expect people to pay good money to buy it. I cannot imagine what Nicholas Roeg's reaction would be if he knew his film was being treated like this.

3.Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban [HD DVD] [2004] starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Julie Christie, David Bradley, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton directed by: Alfonso Cuaron November 12, 2007
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Well this classic thriller certainly looks good, the editing is crisp and the mood sombre and threatening BUT, and it's a huge but, the film is completely ruined by the appalling soundtrack: only one word in ten is clear. The actors' words swoop, boom and drop to an inaudible whisper. It sounds as if it was recorded on a faulty dictaphone in a public lavatory. No reputable company would release this and expect people to pay good money to buy it. I cannot imagine what Nicholas Roeg's reaction would be if he knew his film was being treated like this.

4.Far From The Madding Crowd [1967] starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Terence Stamp, Peter Finch directed by: John Schlesinger August 25, 2008
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Far From The Madding Crowd [1967]Thanks to the previous reviewer for saving me some money. I hoped that they would take the opportunity to rectify their previous abysmal releases of this excellent production, but Studio Canal+ should be given a big minus for daring to turn out the same poor conversion of one of the leading films of the 60's. Presumably this was a cynically opportunistic re-release to coincide with the new TV version of Tess. When will someone release a widescreen, stereo, un-edited DVD of this? Until then, I'm out.

5.Miracle Maker [2000] starring: Ralph Fiennes, Michael Bryant, Julie Christie, Rebecca Callard, James Frain directed by: Derek W. Hayes, Stanislav Sokolov October 01, 2007
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This is easily the best Jesus story I have seen. The use of puppets and animation somehow enable a more real character of Jesus to be portrayed without the baggage of actors and sets. It is how I see he would really have related to people. And of course the ending is superb.

6.Hamlet (2 Disc Special Edition) starring: Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Billy Crystal, Gerard Depardieu, Charlton Heston directed by: Kenneth Branagh September 24, 2007
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This is a Shakespeare play about the prince of Denmark and tragedy surrounding the family. Many people want to say the prince Hamlet is indecision yet he outmaneuvers just about everyone and has depth of vision. Now watch as Hamlet discovers who killed the king, his father, and how he attempts to get his revenge. The only negative thing I could think of this Kenneth Branagh interpretation is the costume period is not what I was brought up on in the other versions and books. Jack Lemmon was sort of a distraction. Now that being said, I never knew how good Hamlet could be until I saw the Kenneth Branagh version. For some reason I never noticed the missing dialog in the other versions until I was treated to the complete dialog in this ... Read More:

7.Finding Neverland [2004] starring: Johnny Depp, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie directed by: Marc Forster March 14, 2005
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Finding Neverland dramatises the events surrounding and inspiration for Peter Pan. Based in fact but using large dollops of artistic licence creates a magical yarn worthy of J.M. Barrie himself. Jonny Depp irritatingly convincing as the legendary playwrite and Kate Winslet at her endearing best apply tolerable amounts of smaltz. Essentially an affecting period drama which borrows a little pixie dust to elivate this movie into the great category. Great evening viewing with your significant other.

8.The Go-Between [1970] starring: Julie Christie, Alan Bates, Margaret Leighton, Michael Redgrave, Dominic Guard directed by: Joseph Losey January 22, 2007
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Yes, it is a pity that the movie is not presented in its intended theatrical aspect ratio 1.85. But to make it clear it is not presented in "butchered 1.33 to fit conventional TV screens" or a "TV-friendly crop of the original wide-screen movie" either. The movie is presented in its original open matte format, which means it was shot in conventional 1.33 to fit TV screens. For theatrical release the picture was then cropped at the top and the bottom, a common practice since the Fifties. So the picture is nothing missing here as the other reviewers suggest. Instead, it shows more information at the top and the bottom than the theatrical release. Just for the record.

9.Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban [2004] starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Julie Christie, David Bradley, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton directed by: Alfonso Cuaron October 24, 2005
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Another Harry Potter film and just like the first 2 films this is an enjoyable film whilst being nothing special. In fact this is a little better than the its two prequels which is a reason I enjoyed it more. The story is getting darker, the young actors are getting better and this movie sucked me in more than the other two did. However, I have given it 3/5 just like I did for the other films although I was tempted to give it 4 instead. I have never read the books, so Im not one of these that bores people by saying "its not as good as the book". Enjoy it for what it is .... an enjoyable childrens films that you can happly watch with your kids.

10.Billy Liar [1963] starring: Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Wilfred Pickles, Mona Washbourne, Finlay Currie directed by: John Schlesinger September 11, 2006
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This is without doubt the greatest film ever filmed in Yorkshire - Bradford and a bit of Leeds ( and a short scene in Oxford Street). It has no faults, so rare for any film. This was the film that made Julie Christie into a star, however she was not the first choice. The first Liz was played by Topsy Jane who became ill during the shoot and had to be replaced. Julie Christie was chosen because she was the first person they asked who was free to go to Bradford that week.

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