Susan Hated Literature

Mar 18 2008

In Bruges

Published by Fence under Moving Pictures

Writ & Dir: Martin McDonagh

Colin Farrell … Ray
Ralph Fiennes … Harry
Brendan Gleeson … Ken
ClÃ©mence PoÃ©sy … ChloÃ«

In Bruges

Ray and Ken are two Irish hit-men hiding out after a job. Hiding out in Bruges on orders from their boss, Harry. Ken is all set to relax and enjoy the medieval scenery and architecture. Visit the castles and churches. Harry says it is like fairy tale, coming in on the canal. Ray isn’t so sure of that, but when he comes upon a film shot he is much more interested.

And that is enough of a plot recap. Any more would be to give away details that might spoil the enjoyment of the film. Suffice to say that this is a really good film.

Tags: 9 Stars, Belgium, black humour, Brendan Gleeson, ClÃ©mence PoÃ©sy, Colin Farrell, comedy, crime, death, hitman, Martin McDonagh, murder, R16, Ralph Fiennes

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Jul 18 2007

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Published by Fence under Moving Pictures

Dir: David Yates
Writ: Michael Goldenberg Based on novel by J.K. Rowling

Daniel Radcliffe … Harry Potter
Emma Watson … Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint … Ron Weasley
Ralph Fiennes … Lord Voldemort
Michael Gambon … Albus Dumbledore
Imelda Staunton … Dolores Umbridge
Gary Oldman … Sirius Black
Mark Williams … Arthur Weasley
Julie Walters … Mrs. Weasley

I don’t remember much of the book. I know that I did read Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and I do remember the ending, but a lot of what went on in the middle. No recollection whatsoever. So in a way you could say that I wasn’t faced with comparing the novel and the film. Which is a good thing. And without that comparison I’d have to say that this is a good film. (there are spoilers for the previous books/films below the cut. None for The Order of the Phoenix.)

Tags: 8 Stars, based on book, Daniel Radcliffe, David Yates, Dementors, Emma Watson, family film, flashbacks, Gary Oldman, Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Imelda Staunton, J.K. Rowling, Julie Walters, magic, Mark Williams, Michael Gambon, Michael Goldenberg, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Grint, series, sff, special effects, wizards

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Nov 05 2005

Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Published by Fence under Moving Pictures

Something wicked this way hops

Peter Sallis - Wallace/Hutch
Ralph Fiennes - Victor Quartermaine
Helena Bonham Carter - Lady Campanula Tottington
Peter Kay - PC Mackintosh

The first feature length outing for Wallace and Gromit sees them in the vegetable-protection industry. As AntiPesto they specialise in keeping the village’s prized vegetables safe from the ever hungry mouths of rabbits. In a humane manner. The Annual Giant Vegetable Show is only a few days away when the Were-Rabbit makes an appearance. Destruction of many much-loved vegetables occurs, and AntiPesto also have to deal with Victor Quartermaine who believes that the gun would be much more useful in dealing with the problem than any of Wallace’s methods.

Tags: 8 Stars, animation, cute, Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Kay, Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, Wallace and Gromit, Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit

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