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Orphans (1987)
A film not to be missed
I saw this film about 100 times as a child and it forever stuck in our household as a classic to watch every Christmas.
The film is about 2 young boys, Treat, an angry young man who must make his living through petty thievery, and his house-ridden younger brother, Phillip, who never leaves the house from fear of "the toxic air outside" which apparently nearly killed him as a child. A third character, Harold who is supposedly a rich businessman,played by film veteran Albert Finney, comes into the lives of the two boys after they attempt to kidnap him and hold him for ransom. Little do they know that Harold has a thing or two to teach the boys about life, family, and how to become grown men.
Orphans is an old film, but is absolutely wonderful. I am saddened by the fact that it didn't make it into the mainstream to be regarded a classic along the lines of Casablanca, Gone with the wind, Titanic, etc.
I recommend this film for anybody who has a heart.
Felon (2008)
A new kind of prison film
Summary : A family man is convicted of murder and must struggle to win his battle not only inside prison, but also to keep his family together.
Review : This is one film that I am glad I saw. Not only is the storyline different to most other prison films, but the way it is made and the actors who create it, give you a satisfied feeling when the film is finished that you got what you paid for. I gave this a 9 because the way the storyline progressed, it seemed as though this movie would go on for another half an hour or so which, when you see the movie, would have been absolutely wonderful. Shawshank redemption is a good example of how this could have dragged on a little more to delve more into some of the 'side factors' of the characters.
First of all, he way they shot the film puts the viewer in a somewhat 3rd-person view to give you the impression that you are actually there when it is all happening. The entire film is one that keeps you wanting more as it goes along and never slows down at any point. Each new aspect is more interesting than before, and continues all through till the credits.
As for the storyline, a family man who is sent to jail on account of murdering an intruder, might seem to some people, boring. But, the actors are what make the film interesting. Val Kilmer was exceptionally good in this one, although I've never been a big Val fan, I thoroughly enjoyed his portrayal of a religious avenger who befriends our family man and teaches him more about life. Stephen Dorff was also excellent who evidently evolves as the movie progresses to follow his role nicely. Harold Perrineau as the prison guard captain was a nice add-in, although they could have used someone perhaps a little more 'scary-looking'.
All in all, the original storyline, excellent characters, and general feeling of fulfillment makes this movie a definite see.