Returning to themes he had touched upon in his earlier films Polanski develops the idea of Pinter's "two people in a room and then a third enters" with a couple on a remote island invaded by two on-the-run gangsters. Gradually the power positions shift... underlined with great black humour.
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DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN (1985)
Certification15 Our Rating
A sophisticated comedy of mistaken identity, missing memory and missing diamonds. When a bored housewife gets mixed up with wild Susan (Madonna) and the mob via an ad in the personal column, she swaps her life of dreary domesticity, and finds she rather likes it! Hugely enjoyable.
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GOODFELLAS (1991)
Certification18 Our Rating
Irish Sicilian Henry Hill always wanted to be a gangster and from running errands as a small boy, he graduates to becoming a trusted member of the "family". A stunning, violent and essential portrait of the Mafia's intimate details. An award winning film, superbly crafted by Scorsese.
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MIDNIGHT RUN (1988)
Certification18 Our Rating
Everyone is after the mild-mannered accountant who embezzled $15 million from the Mafia and gave it to charity. They want his head, the FBI want his testimony and De Niro wants the reward for bringing him in. So begins a fast, furious and very funny chase and an excellent film. An absolute must.
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POLICE STORY (1985)
Certification15 Our Rating
One of the great masters of martial arts directs, sings and performs jaw-dropping stunts. Brilliant fight scenes and stunts performed by the star himself, and a lot of humour as well! If you like this sort of film you won't be disappointed with the man they call "Hong Kong Hills Cop".
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THE STING (1973)
CertificationPG Our Rating
The famous con man movie in which two Chicago shysters plot an elaborate revenge on the mobster who killed their friend. Brilliant attention to period detail, a superbly put together plot and an overall damn good movie. Won Best Picture at 1973 Academy Awards. Absolutely brilliant.
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