Cruel Intentions (1999) - Roger Kumble

Following on from Dangerous Liaisons (1988) - Stephen Frears last week, this film has exactly the same plot, for they are both based on the same book. Some of the characters have had their names changed, and yes, it's a different setting and age, but other than that, there aren't too may notable differences. I enjoyed Cruel Intentions slightly more, only for the reason that it's simpler to follow, being more modern, and who can deny Sarah Michelle Gellar is lovelily set against type as a bad bitch from hell, with a body to die for. Wow.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Thelma and Louise (1991) - Ridley Scott

No idea that this was Ridley Scott, until I watched it. All I know of the film is what I've seen in an episode of The Simpsons and obviously the iconic last scene. It's weird to watch a film when you know how it ends, yet still enjoyable.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Midnight Cowboy (1969) - John Schlesinger

A classic film, the only X rated one to win an Oscar; that is it's legend, but it should be known for more than that. Dustin Hoffman shines and steals the show, but John Voight is brilliant as well, and the chemistry between the two is excellent.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rush (2013) - Ron Howard

This film was possibly the best for a while. Chris Hemsworth was believable, but Daniel Brühl makes this film what it it, as the rat faced Niki Lauda. Not a likeable guy, but surely the epitome of human effort and thoughtfulness.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clerks II (2006) - Kevin Smith

All this has is dialogue. The most important part of this script is the dialogue, the laughs, and the jokes. That is all there is to it. Randall is the best.

★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Labyrinth (1986) - Jim Henson

The creator of the Muppets directing a film? Who even knew? Not me, that's for sure. I can't believe it took me this long to watch it. From the first scene, I knew this was no Muppets movie. It incited fear and humour, without aiming at too young an age. David Bowie was cheesy, yes, but the cheesiness makes the film what it is. Well, that and the cast of different characters that don't ever seem to stale, no matter how many similarities (in looks) they have to the Muppets. A couple of the songs drag on a bit, but it worked as a tool for Bowie, even garnering him a number 1 spot in the album chart over here in Britain.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dangerous Liaisons (1988) - Stephen Frears

Another lesson. Another movie. I never realised what an amazing actor John Malkovich was until this movie. A classic tale of sex, love and betrayal. So much sex. The original novel was written in the 1700s, so I do wonder how much of the sex was just inferred.

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆