P547ORACLE 547 Mon24 Feb C4 1721:14
1/3
by Alan Frank
COMMANDO (18)
Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Rae Dawn Chong
Arnold muscles in on Stallone territgry
and out Rambo's him, playing the former
commando who erupts into bloody action
against the renegades who have abducted
his young daughter. Credibility is nil
- what we have is largly entertaining
comic strip adventure, smartly tailored
to showcase the massive Schwarzeneggar.
It's very violent and the body count is
hugh. But it's hardly meant to be taken
seriously. The action is cartoon style
and the viscerally oriented mayhem is
defused by some sly (if obvious) comedy
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BSVs Index - 540 Gig Guide - 548
P547ORACLE 547 Mon24 Feb C4 1711:23
2/3
by Alan Frank
AGNES OF GOD (15)
Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft
Novice nun Meg Tilly gives birth to a
baby which is then found strangled, and
court-appointed psychiatrist Fonda goes
to the convent to determine whether the
girl is fit to plead, coming up against
worldly Mother Superior Bancroft, in an
off-beat and totally compelling drama.
The clashes between Fonda, certain of a
retional explanation and Bancroft - who
believes a miracle may be involved, are
spellbinding. Superb performances from
the three stars, an intelligent script,
impeccable direction by Norman Jewison.
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BSVs Index - 540 Gig Guide - 548
P547ORACLE 547 Mon24 Feb C4 1705:40
3/3
by Alan Frank
MR LOVE (15)
Barry Jackson, Julia Deakin
Memories of Ealing - but with a sharper
and more realistic edge to the humour -
are happily revived in this charming,
funny film which charts the secret life
of fiftyish municiple gardener Jackson,
startlingly revealed when a dozen
beautiful women turn up at his funeral.
Kenneth Eastaugh's witty script and Roy
Battersby's symathatic direction are
well served by excellent performances,
headed by Jackson and a well-chosen
cast. This is low budget British movie
making at its best and delightful fun.
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BSVs Index - 540 Gig Guide - 548