How can something so wrong feel so right? Just one of the questions you are bound to ask if you decide to make the leap of faith and watch this film. Kazakhstan's favourite TV journo decides that a trip to the "U, S and A" is just what his country needs so he heads off with his trusty producer, Azamat. Absolutely hilarious; the Pamela Anderson stalking, the cheese-eating, the ‘running of the Jew', a Pamplona-style event in Borat's village, the gypsy-tear-collecting, the rodeo crowd cheering Bora
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HAMLET (BBC) (1980)
CertificationU Our Rating
Superb adaptation of one of the most difficult plays to stage. Jacobi's performance as the tortured prince is truly outstanding.
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HITLER: THE RISE OF EVIL (2003)
Certification12 Our Rating
The somewhat sensationalist title belies what is at heart an earnest attempt to realistically portray the descent of Hitler into madness, paranoia and megalomania. While the recently made ‘Max' focused on the young Hitler from a ‘What Could've Been' angle, ‘Hitler: The Rise of Evil' tries admirably to stick to the facts as it traces his career in politics (as a rising star, darling of both the poor and the powered gentry), to his self-destructive end. While the film portrays a truncated view of
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LIFE OF BRIAN (1979)
Certification15 Our Rating
Brilliant Monty Python skit on the life of Christ which also takes a few swipes at the sectarian nature of British left wing political parties. Brian never wanted to be a messiah but fame is thrust upon him. Caused a huge outcry when it was released. Still banned in the Republic of Ireland!!
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ROCKY 5 (1990)
Certification15 Our Rating
Oohps up side your head. Rocky's forced into a come back after a major fall out with his son, but can his body take it? More dysfunctional family drama than boxing drama.
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THE COLOR PURPLE (1986)
Certification15 Our Rating
Spielberg's aclaimed adaptation of Alice Walker's novel of a poor black girl, raped and rejected by her father, separated from her beloved sister and given into a life of domestic servitude and virtual imprisonment to her farmer husband. A bleak tale of hope and eventual liberation warmly told.
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