3 Films...

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Date: 13 November 2007 22:11:03

...I have watched three films in the last few days, in reverse order of how I liked them...

Punch Drunk Love. I usually hate Adam Sandler, but this is not a typical Adam Sandler film - but I still hated it. Trying to be quirky it aspires to be like Eternal Sunshine or Being John Malchovich, but falls far short of the mark. Looks good, great music from Jon Brion, but there is nthing to really latch on to in the film.

Big Fish. Tim Burton film about a father and his tall tales, quite touching in some ways, but just lacking a real heart.

Once. A busker meets a Big Issue seller on the street on an Irish city (Dublin I think!), a connection is made, and the story plays out in songwriting, subtle emotions and genuine feeling. A life affirming film with a soundtrack you will want to own the moment you leave the cinema! Seek this film out now, it is one of the best of the year!