#60 - The Raid: Redemption (2012) Review

The Raid: Redemption (2012), Gareth Evans
4/5

This is a brilliant action thriller. Without the gung ho cheesiness of Hollywood action, this film is sharp, with beautiful cinematography. The fight choreography is great. Overall the film is intense, violent and gritty.

#59 - Dear Mr Gacy (2010) Review

Dear Mr Gacy (2010), Svetozar Ristovski
3.5/5

An interesting film about serial killers and psychopaths. Based on a true story, the acting is great and the story is thrilling. However it is at times a bit over the top and trite, but overall a strong film.

#58 - Johnny Got His Gun (1971) Review

Johnny Got His Gun (1971), Dalton Trumbo
3.5/5

This strange, brilliant and contemplative film is excellent. A psychological thriller it poses more questions than it answers. Mentally disturbing and provocative. Worth watching.

#57 - Carrie (1976) Review

Carrie (1976), Brian de Palma
3/5

A good cheesy horror film, somewhere between a teen movie and horror film. Gratuitous and good pay off, deliciously disturbing.

#56 - Dead Man (1995) Review

Dead Man (1995), Jim Jarmusch
4/5

A brilliant film and visual feast, writer and director of Ghost Dog comes a brilliantly intense and visually stunning drama. The story is simplistic, and the feature of the film is instead the visual drama and exquisite imagery in black and white film.

#55 - American History X (1998) Review

American History X (1998), Tony Kaye
3.5/5

Great cinematography, lots of slow tracking shots, and great use of black and white for the second time line. The acting is good, although Norton is somewhat unbelievable in parts. This would be an excellent character thriller and social commentary except unfortunately devolves into trite melodrama at the end, which is a disappointment. Also a number of aspects are quite unrealistic.

#54 - Chatroom (2010) Review

Chatroom (2010), Hideo Nakata
3/5

An intriguing concept and portrayal, although it lacks real thrill and is somewhat predictable. Less intense than I would have liked. Performances are good, but overall felt slightly immature and very "teen".