ben-john-son Reviews

King of New York (1990)

Fantastic film

[7/10 · 9 January 2020]

A fantastic film, I loved seeing Laurence Fishburne in a role we aren't used to seeing him in and Christopher walked had an absolutely wonderful performance in this gangster hip hop Robin Hood style film. A great film that I had no idea even existed. Enjoyable throughout.

Miller's Crossing (1990)

It wasn't bad but it was alright

[6/10 · 4 January 2020]

Personally I enjoyed the film however it felt like it was missing so much. The one major action scene made every other action feel lacklustre in comparison. I enjoyed the story however I saw most of the twists and turns coming a mile away with the exception to two or three. My only other issue with the film is that sometimes it sounds like the actors forget their accents and vary between an Irish and New York mobster accent.

Jacob's Ladder (I) (1990)

Quite enjoyable

[8/10 · 18 December 2019]

I actually thought this film was really well done, the entire time I was watching I kept thinking of all the different possibilities of what could be happening to this man and the world around him. The film takes you on a mental ride of constant wonder and confusion until it all wraps up at the end, slaps you across the face with the conclusion, and leaves you sitting there with your initial questions answered but also new questions. I was happy to know that what I was interpreting happening was the concept of the film, at least I hope it was. All around an enjoyable film. Tim Robbins' performances have always been enjoyable in the few films I have seen him in.

Ghost (1990)

Interesting idea but....spoiler alert it isn't very good.

[4/10 · 14 December 2019]

Although this movie is regarded as a classic I just didn't find it to be as great as everyone else seems to think it is. It's an interesting idea but the are a number of flaws with it that I feel we're very easy to spot and leave the film quite problematic. First off, when Patrick Swayze's character becomes a ghost he's able to sit in vehicles, ride subways, sit in chairs yet unable to touch or move any other objects. Next, there's an scene where Patrick Swayze is following his killer home, the killer walks into his apartment and leaves the door open, as Swayze walks into the apartment he closes the door, as a ghost, which leaves you to wonder why was he suddenly able to touch an object when he wasn't before and why did this killer decide to leave his door wide open. Swayze's facial expressions and acting were absolutely terrible and took away any emotion I was supposed to feel for his character, while Demi Moore had scenes that left me wondering if she decided to make those choices herself or someone else on set had a hand in it (in a good way). Overall the movie is problematic but an okay way to waste two hours on a movie that's known as a top film from 1990.

Tremors (1990)

A good movie overall but...

[6/10 · 30 November 2019]

This is a good movie with an original story it isn't hard to see why it is one of the best films of the 90s. With all that said there definitely are better movies out there, however if you are looking for a great film to see what was out in the 90s this is one that should definitely be on your list.