Batman Returns: a dark Gothic Christmas fantasy turns out tired, kitschy and bombastic
Tim Burton, “Batman Returns” (1992) A Christmas movie that probably rarely enters most viewers’ lists
Tag: Hollywood Films
Contagion: a pessimistic and unforgiving study of human society in crisis
Steven Soderbergh, “Contagion” (2011) Unexpectedly discovering a new lease of life and relevance in the
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Skyfall: revisiting the past for new inspiration and direction
Sam Mendes, “Skyfall” (2012) Released in 2012, the year being the 50th anniversary of the
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Quantum of Solace: badly named film offers no ounce of comfort in a trail of chases, explosions and murders
Marc Forster, “Quantum of Solace” (2008) For a film called “Quantum of Solace”, this sequel
Casino Royale: a new Bond actor, a new start and a new character development arc
Martin Campbell, “Casino Royale” (2006) A change of actor from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig
Cycle of revenge continues in an amoral world of cartoon sadism and violence in “Kill Bill: Volume 2”
Quentin Tarantino, “Kill Bill: Volume 2” (2004) The revenge odyssey of The Bride, whom we
A tale of vengeance and consequences in “Kill Bill: Volume 1”
Quentin Tarantino, “Kill Bill: Volume 1” (2003) Inspired by and paying homage to grindhouse cinema
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GoldenEye: betrayal, duplicity and loyalty to one’s brother spy
Martin Campbell, “GoldenEye” (1995) Named after original James Bond creator / novelist Ian Fleming’s estate
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The Living Daylights: bringing James Bond back into the real world of grubby self-interest
John Glen, “The Living Daylights” (1987) With a new actor playing the role of British
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Never Say Never Again: a pedestrian remake with an overstuffed spy action plot
Irvin Kershner, “Never Say Never Again” (1983) The main attraction of this “unofficial” James Bond