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1.Fame [1980] starring: Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi directed by: Alan Parker September 22, 2003
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I bought this film on a whim because it was cheap in a shop, though looking forward to watching as i had heard it was a great film. But when i watched it i was quite disapointed. Not a huge amount happens, and i would have liked to have seen more singing and dancing. Also the storyline isn't great, they had too many main characters and therefore there wasnt enough time to form an attatchment to the characters or to develop they're story further. Altough it was a plesant watch, i wouldn't be in a hurry to watch it again.

2.Evita [1997] starring: Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Nail, Victoria Sus directed by: Alan Parker May 21, 1999
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I've never seen Evita on stage, but from watching this film it becomes very obvious that that is where this story belongs, and although certain musicals have translated very well into films ('the Phantom of the Opera' and 'Hairspray' being two that spring immediatley to mind), this is one of those that I feel should have been left on stage. Saying that however, watching this film has made me very keen to see the musical in it's original format one day, and it is just a shame that it is no longer being shown in the West End. Whenever Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice get togther for a musical, you know you're going to be in for a treat, and no matter what other reservations I have about this film, there is no doubting that musically, it is a masterpiece. ... Read More:

3.Mississippi Burning [1989] starring: Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey directed by: Alan Parker September 17, 2001
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Highly underrated movie that should have won oscars for everything from the direction to the screenplay to the cinematography, to the camera work, to the editing to the haunting and dramatic music score. This film has it all and it all comes off superbly well even if it is a little predictable in places. This is also Gene Hackman at his stupendous best. A stunning performance that is arguably one of the best of all time--to be honest I like him here even more than I do Brando in the Godfather. He steals every single scene and he knows it, putting a riveting performance in its own right by Willem Defoe almost but not quite in the shade. Hackman's secret could well be that he never gives the impression that he's acting, but that this is for real. A huge ... Read More:

4.Bugsy Malone - Sing-Along Edition [1976] starring: Jodie Foster, John Cassini, Scott Baio directed by: Alan Parker March 26, 2007
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Highly underrated movie that should have won oscars for everything from the direction to the screenplay to the cinematography, to the camera work, to the editing to the haunting and dramatic music score. This film has it all and it all comes off superbly well even if it is a little predictable in places. This is also Gene Hackman at his stupendous best. A stunning performance that is arguably one of the best of all time--to be honest I like him here even more than I do Brando in the Godfather. He steals every single scene and he knows it, putting a riveting performance in its own right by Willem Defoe almost but not quite in the shade. Hackman's secret could well be that he never gives the impression that he's acting, but that this is for real. A huge ... Read More:

5.The Commitments [1991] starring: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Dave Finnegan directed by: Alan Parker July 28, 2003
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I picked this up cheaply from the supermarket this week, having been keen to see it for some time. I liked the idea of the story, and the musical performances were excellent, but I thought the acting and script didn't come up to the same standard. In particular, I thought Robert Arkins as the lead character (Jimmy Rabbitte) gave a very wooden performance - it seemed at times as if he was reading his lines off a cue card. And I thought the dialogue, while funny in places, was so over-laced with swearing that its impact became ineffective, even on the level of poetry. I know that most of the (hitherto unknown) cast were assembled on the basis of their musical skills first and any acting ability second, which is probably why so much screentime is devoted ... Read More:

6.The Beiderbecke Collection Complete (includes CD) starring: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Dudley Sutton, Dominic Jephcott, Terence Rigby directed by: David Reynolds, Frank W. Smith, Alan Bell, Brian Parker November 27, 2006
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Fabulous, brilliant, funny, sardonic, witty, wistful and sublime. Oh what a joy to behold, British telly at its absolute brilliant best. Stunning cast, vibrant script, lovely gentle pace, none of this jump cutting idiocy that spoils so much contemporary television. This assumes the viewer is intelligent and interested enough in what they are watching, to just meander along with a gentle whimsical air and a magnificant soundtrack. Buy it, watch it, return to it, again and again and again. Because you know you will, sure as a ferret chases rabbits.

7.The Life of David Gale [2003] starring: Kevin Spacey\|Kate Winslet directed by: Alan Parker October 06, 2008
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I haven't seen this film in years - which I do appreciate might devalue my credibility as a reviewer. However, even having seen the film only once, I consider it one of the best films I have ever seen. Artistically, the whole cast performed extremely well. As would be expected of actors such as Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney and Kate Winslet, the story was told in an understated and moving manner. However, it is the story itself which makes this a masterpiece. On the surface it was a crime-thriller tale, which didn't patronise or bore the viewer with a predictable outcome - a rarity itself in Hollywood. It's clear underlying intention was to highlight the flaws in America's Death Penalty punishment laws, and the message was powerful. Governor Hardin: ... I hate ... Read More:

8.Angela's Ashes [2000] starring: Emily Watson, Robert Carlyle, Joe Breen, Ciaran Owens, Michael Legge directed by: Alan Parker July 18, 2000
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If you like watching films that are true story films (eg. great escape, calender girls etc..) then you'll find this amazing. The story of Frank McCourt's childhood upbringing in Irish poverty. Its quite astonishing all the things he did and had to go through and you're kept watching as its so interesting. I highly recommend you buy it - if you're more of a person for crime or sci-fi thrillers you probably shouldn't. If you like comedy then this is funny in places eg. at one time Frank was in a hospital bed and people were praying like mad for him and then a Dr came in and farted beside him. " I was going to die, but what did i care? But it was only when this Dr came to check on me that I knew i was going to get better, because no Dr would ever fart in the ... Read More:

9.Pink Floyd - The Wall [1982] starring: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David, Kevin McKeon directed by: Alan Parker February 07, 2000
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Memory told me this was a dissappointment, many criticise Geldorf's performance - well what else was he supposed to do except act like a screwed up depressed individual, which I think he did well (no offence Bob - I'm backing you on this). I really enjoyed this film after a break of numerous years, some excellent moments visually and aurally, well packaged, and the soundtrack is to dream for - wonderful sound. I found this a satisfying disc and probably now prefer it to the CD. One gripe - the repackaging suggests that the Limited Edition disc is an improvement on the standard version, it isn't ! They seem to me exactly the same - but the packaging in the Limited Edition is much superior and just about justifies buying it.

10.Midnight Express [1978] starring: Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli, Paul L. Smith directed by: Alan Parker July 11, 2007
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Brad Davies picked up a minor award for this 1978 movie based on a true story of Billy Hayes (see Youtube). Davies did a fine job in this "classic" even though he looks like James Dean with eyes all askew. Davies went onto bigger and better things after this movie - he jumped on the night train to the big adios when he died of AIDs related complications. Selah, Dr B.Clarke.

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