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161.Layer Cake [2004] starring: Daniel Craig, Kenneth Cranham, Dexter Fletcher, Jamie Foreman, Michael Gambon directed by: Matthew Vaughn March 07, 2005
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The producers of Layer Cake tried very hard to shape this standard gangster fare into something fresh, cool and original. They failed. Matthew Vaughn who produced Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch lazily decided to produce yet another gangster flick, without Guy Ritchie, as a vehicle to move him into the mainstream as a director. Having a proven track record in the genre, it was a safe bet the film would find an audience, however I assume he couldn't produce a film with any similarity to Lock, Stock and decided to produce this rubbish instead. I also couldn't stomach the publicity overload for this film, which was plain perplexing. Nobody seemed to understood what a hot iron scorching the ... Read More:

162.Misery (Special Edition) [1991] starring: James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen, Lauren Bacall directed by: Rob Reiner July 28, 2003
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On the one hand, Misery is an excellent film. Many - if not all - of the characters are well cast, and very true to the book. However, it has far less depth than the novel. For example, the book being written inside the book/film actually has a great deal of reference to the situation the author finds himself in, obviously basing the book around his life as Annie Wilkes' hostage. In summary, read the book first. The film is pretty epic on its own, but it could have been so much better with the addition of a few extra scenes depicting the content of the novel being written, which would have shown more of Annie Wilkes' persona and added a great deal of irony to the situation. Still, buy it.

163.The Thomas Crown Affair [1999] starring: Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary, Ben Gazzara, Frankie Faison directed by: John McTiernan February 28, 2000
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Lost count how many times I've watched this over the years but it remains a really entertaining film combining great cinematic scenery, characterisation and plot. It is a fine remake of a classic and Brosnan's performance is especially good. He plays Thomas Crown brilliantly and certainly keeps the determined Rene Russo on her toes! What makes the film for me is the art and the detectives, who always seem to be second guessing Crown's next move. Even more brilliant is the unforgettable museum scene near the end. A fine film that can be revisited many times.

164.Equilibrium [2003] starring: Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson, Taye Diggs, Dominic Purcell directed by: Kurt Wimmer October 06, 2003
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Always wanted to buy this but had second thoughts about the price,bought this along with The Prestige and Equilibrium as part of the 3 for 10 offer. Speedy delivery and great value for money!

165.Columbo Seasons 1-8 starring: Peter Falk October 13, 2008
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Well after being a columbo fan for years I finally said goodbye to adverts and got myself this box set, i cannot believe how cheap it is! the only downside is the DVD's themselves could be better protected, instead of flimsy cardboard sleeves, but hey you can buy those plastic sleeves from asda for about a fiver! so totally worth it!

166.Essex Boys [2000] starring: craig fairbrass, Alex Kingston, Charlie Creed-Miles, Tom Wilkinson, Larry Lamb July 02, 2001
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I was hoping for a good British gangster movie but this isn't. A lot of people like Sean Bean but I always got the impression it was somebody acting. The driver was well played and, as usual, the film went up a couple of notches when Tom Wilkinson appeared. As well as the acting the poor script let the film down.

167.The Departed (2006) starring: Jack Nicholson, Leonardo Dicaprio, Matt Damon directed by: Martin Scorsese February 19, 2007
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All you have to do is look at the reviews to see that this is a film that divides opinion. I have to disagree with the criticism this has received. For my part, I thought it was brilliant. I found it a captivating film with loads of quality twists and turns which had you wondering where this is going to end up. I don't think any of the acting was bad - liked jack especially and de Caprio put in a good performance. I think the average person will enjoy the film. The avid film buff will pick holes in it.

168.Saw 2 [2005] starring: Tobin Bell, Beverly Mitchell, Tony Nappo, Glenn Plummer, Shawnee Smith directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman March 27, 2006
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The Jigsaw Killer is up to his shenanigans again, with more of his grimly fiendish puzzles and surprises in this competent sequel. Compared to the original, however, it falls a little short on ingenuity. It still packs a gruesome punch though, with more gore and desperate cruelty than its predecessor. There's a twist in its tail too that will surprise all but the most prescient viewers (it does come somewhat out of the blue). It's a little difficult to see where they can go from here though. I've yet to watch the third, fourth, fifth, and so on, instalments but I suspect disappointment lies ahead in the form of a severely flogged dead horse. But for now both SAW I and II can be recommended for those who enjoy an inventive angle to the gorefest genre.

169.Casino [1996] starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Frank Vincent directed by: Martin Scorsese July 15, 2002
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I watched this movie in 3 instalments because it's nearly 3 hours long. It was okay but the storyline and style of acting and actors were much like I've seen in countless gangster type films like this one.It was a little predictable and I think the fact that Martin Scorsese got the man who was writing the story as a book to delay finishing the book and help him write a screenplay lowered the quality.Screenplays usually work best when a finished and established book is adapted for the screen.

170.Oliver! [1968] starring: Mark Lester, Ron Moody, Shani Wallis, Oliver Reed, Harry Secombe directed by: Carol Reed February 06, 2006
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You know this classic story by now of the boy who asked for more...Oliver Twist played touchingly in the best version on celluloid by Mark Lester...He is one of many workhouse orphans lead by the authoritarian Mr Bumble (Harry Secombe) who decides to sell Oliver to a local Funeral Director in the form of (Leonard Rossiter) of Rising Damp fame. Oliver escapes from here after a fight only to find himself making his way to 19th Century London where he befriends "The Artful Dodger" (Jack Wild) a steetwise pick pocket who takes Oliver for shelter to the affable professional pick pocket Fagin (Ron Moody) whose role probably will be remembered for a most fantastic performance. Here Oliver comes to know Fagin in an touching way.Oliver learns of his past with fate determining his destiny. ... Read More:

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