Quick Reviews
Death Note (2006) 7/10
Not bad for a comic book adaptation.
The Host (2006) 6/10
Reasonably entertaining monster flick, but considering the pedigree of director Bong Joon-ho, who directed the excellent Memories of Murder, The Host feels like a step down from a director clearly capable of better works.
Hart’s War (2002) 7/10
It is about American soldiers in a Nazi concentration camp dealing with the murder of a white soldier by a black solider. Sounds like plot overload? The logic is often tenuous- like why must a Nazi guard trade with the prisoner when he can just grab it, but a little suspension of disbelief goes a long way in enjoying the film. Fairly enjoyable once you get past the logical inconsistencies.
Battle of Wits (2006) 7/10
First half good, second half above average. Reasonably enjoyable.
House of Flying Daggers (2004) 7/10
Up till the much derided finale, the film is a tautly crafted flick with stunning visuals.
