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The Legend of Zorro *** (2005, Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Rufus Sewell) – Classic Movie Review 2317

Seven years on from their The Mask of Zorro hit, Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are still stupendous as Mr and Mrs Zorro in director Martin Campbell’s welcome 2005 sequel. Alejandro de la Vega (Banderas) […]

Mar, 25

Carrington *** ( Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington) – Classic Movie Review 1708

Writer-director Christopher Hampton’s 1995 drama provides another peep behind the scenes of English literature dissecting the odd, platonic but deep relationship between the sexually confused painter Dora Carrington (Emma Thompson) and gay writer Lytton Strachey (Jonathan Pryce), […]

Sep, 23

The Woodlanders *** (1997, Emily Woof, Rufus Sewell) – Classic Movie Review 1688

With Ashley Rowe’s cinematography so atmospheric, you can just smell the English countryside. Director Phil Agland’s 1997 film is a meticulously realised but dark, dour and depressing adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic novel. It is distinguished […]

Sep, 20

Hercules ** (2014, Dwayne Johnson, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell) – Movie Review

The always likeable Dwayne Johnson is inevitable star casting as the Greek demigod Hercules, Zeus’s son, who has triumphed in his legendary 12 labours but is still haunted by the loss of his family at the hands […]

Jul, 23

Tristan + Isolde **** (2006, James Franco, Sophia Myles, Rufus Sewell) – Classic Movie Review 1431

James Franco stars as a dreamy Tristan and Sophia Myles as his feisty royal  lover in director Kevin Reynolds’s 2006 epic romantic drama film based on the medieval romantic legend set in the Dark Ages in […]

Jul, 15

Hamlet *** (1996, Kenneth Branagh, Kate Winslet, Julie Christie) – Classic Movie Review 1295

Writer-director-star Kenneth Branagh’s long, lively, faithful and intelligent 1996 version of the Shakespeare play is lit up with rousing performances from a lovely array of memorable actors. It’s a respectful, rewarding experience with outstanding work […]

Jun, 06

Dark City **** (1997, Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Patrick Stewart) – Classic Movie Review 1099

Writer-director Alex Proyas’s extraordinary 1997 sci-fi chiller is a very pleasant surprise. Dark, intense and imaginative, this brilliant looking and exciting movie is excellently crafted by Proyas. Rufus Sewell stars as John Murdoch, who is […]

Apr, 15

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