Polanski has a go at the film noir detective thriller, very bleak, very twisted and very menacing it is to. Nicholson plays a private-eye in pre-war LA who is hired to pursue an adultery case, but finds himself embroiled in a complicated murder investigation.
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THE CIDER HOUSE RULES (1999)
Certification12 Our Rating
Adapted from a John Irving novel we follow the young Homer Wells who has spent most of his life within the confines of St Clouds Orphanage. Homer is being groomed by the eccentric proprietor, Dr Larch, but he has the need to strike out on his own before his destiny is decided for him. "Cider House Rules" is an engaging and well performed film, and a worthy attempt on the original book.
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THE DANGEROUS LIVES OF ALTAR BOYS (2001)
Certification15 Our Rating
After being caught drawing an obscene comic book, a group of Catholic school friends plan a prank to make them local legends. An intelligent, thoughtful and well acted coming of age drama that effectively mixes animated flights of fantasy with the real characters.
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THE KING (2005)
Certification15 Our Rating
It's the Deep South, the Texan Bible Belt, and navy dischargee Elvis arrives on the doorstep of a charismatic local preacher claiming to be his son from a long forgotten liasion. Initially rejected by the patriarchal dictator he slowly worms himself into the family, both through the father and the pants of his virginal half-sister. Is Elvis hell-bent on revenge, if so for what? Or is he seeking a father? These are some of the questions that the director poses. And how will he resolve the dilemma
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THE SHIPPING NEWS (2001)
Certification15 Our Rating
Quoyle is running away from a recent tragedy, and, along with his young daughter, finds refuge in the home of his childhood, a small fishing village in Newfoundland. It is in this place of reclusive beauty and seasonal hardship that Quoyle finds the opportunity to begin rebuilding his shattered emotions and perhaps another chance at happiness. The Shipping News is based on the novel by E Annie Proulx and directed by the man responsible for Chocolat and Cider House Rules, a quality drama with a s
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