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Five Children and It (2004)
A British Family Film Like they used to make (but with modern FX)
I found this film utterly charming. I had to almost force my daughter to see it (she wanted to see The Princess Diaries 2 (shivers!!!!). But once the children found the Wishasuraus she was transfixed.
It is a film very much of British and of the Railway Children type. and will sadly be missed by many because of the Steam Roller Hype of Shark Tale. But this is a real FAMILY film.
The beginning has a distinct Harry Potter feel to it, The theme tune is clearly influenced by HP. Kenneth Branagh is the quintessential English Eccentric but unlike the Hollywood stereotype this is a British film that has it's tongue firmly in cheek. Zoe Wannamaker as the caring housekeeper who knows more that she lets on is wonderful.
Eddie Izzard as the voice of the Sand Fairy is perfect.
This is as British as Brighton Rock and Whelks in a tray at the sea side. And I loved it.
Shock Treatment (1981)
An under-rated Classic
This is not so much a sequel but an Equal. Shock Treatment is easily as good as Rocky Horror but with a stronger plot and more thought provoking story. Susan Sarandon is replaced by the delicious JESSICA HARPER. This film is LONG overdue for a DVD release. Let's face it Mac. Basic black is coning back!