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degree of entertainment attained irrespective of critical worth

Mark's post-exam film festival - March 2005

Well, with my whole life for the last two years being run by my preparations for my specialist training exams, who'd have guessed that after they were done, I'd see a lot of films? Ok, so maybe anyone who knows me would have guessed, but you get my point.

Starting out with Constantine two days before the exam when I needed a break and the view of something other than my desk, and going to a week post-exam, I had seen eight films in the cinema - in twelve days! For anyone wondering what I thought, here's a sample.



Constantine posterConstantine - 27th February 2005

Much better than many reviewers felt it to be, Constantine was a fun and entertaining diversion..

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star



Cellular posterCellular - 2nd March 2005

Cellular has many faults, but overall is an enjoyable film in spite of them - tension and thrills, but a predictable plot.

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star



Bride & Prejudice posterBride & Prejudice - 2nd March 2005

Colourful, vibrant and fun, Gurinda Chadha's Bollywood meets West film shows off star Aishwarya Rai to full effect, hopefully ensuring we see a lot more of her!

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star



Hitch posterHitch - 3rd March 2005

Will Smith and Eva Mendes have a lot of fun in this romantic comedy that broke records on release in the US.

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star



Hotel Rwanda posterHotel Rwanda - 5th March 2005

The first must-see film to be released in Australia in 2005, Hotel Rwanda is compelling and horrifying at the same time.

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold StarHalf Star



Friday Night LightsFriday Night Lights - 7th March 2005

An imperfectly made ode to high school football glory, doing more to damage my opinion of American sports culture than enhance it.

Rating: Gold StarHalf Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarHalf Star



Sideways posterSideways - 8th March 2005

With well drawn characters and an interesting story of growth amidst change, Sideways is very good indeed.

Rating: Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarGold StarGold Star



Ong Bak posterOng Bak - 10th March 2005

Tony Jaa redefines martial arts moves, but the movie itself fails to match his performance.

Rating: Gold StarGold Star
Hoopla Factor: Gold StarGold StarHalf Star





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