Climb

Pros: John Hurt has another great character, good child actors
Cons: ending doesn't ring true, Straithairn's subplots, Catholic religion is ridiculed

The Climb is a recent film, but it is nearly completely obscure. At imdb.com, there are no newsgroup reviews and only two user comments. It did appear at several film festivals, pocketing some minor awards. But the film's producers were unable...

Pros: A wonderful film, worth seeking out.
Cons: Can't think of one.

What a joy it is for me to be the first to review this wonderful film. I suggested adding it to the list not long ago because I thought THE CLIMB should be given much more attention than it has been. A movie like this one comes along once in a very...

Pros: John Hurt
Cons: Why are bullies always redheads?

A young boy, Danny, befriends his dying next door neighbour who is brillantly played by John Hurt. Danny's father is looked down upon in town because he did not fight in the war and this is also reflected onto his son Danny who is constantly bullied and...