Movie reviews of Dan Green

All in all we have a film that manages to be highly innovative on a low budget – almost certainly the biggest triumph of substance over style you’re likely to see this year. Review

Once the surrealism dies down a bit – just shy of two-thirds of the way through – it becomes more watchable, but it’s all a bit too late by then. Review

The editing’s a little bit haphazard from time to time, although the direction keeps the tempo travelling nicely along. There’s also the right amount of time and focus spent on each individual at different stages of the film, so that we never lose track of the other two, or reach saturation point with any of the trio’s tales. Review

Even if you’re not a fan of documentary films, this is definitely one to stick with, particularly as it relates to issues pertinent the world over. Review

The pace and direction are superb throughout, and when coupled with cinematography of the highest order, provide action scenes you’ll rarely see better than. Review

From the Vine is a sweet but striking slice of something the world badly needs right now. Review

The dialogue is wonderfully written. “Sparing but sparkling” would be a good way to sum it up, as it’s kept to a minimum, but when it does crop up it can be heartfelt, humorous, or a bit of both. Review

Despite its often hard exterior, it still manages to retain a very down-to-earth feel and charm – not least because it harks back to a bygone era when the game was a much simpler affair – which just about sums up the man himself. Review

Although heavy on the dialogue, it’s well-written and the occasional subtitles give it an added dimension in much the same way as Quentin Tarantino‘s Inglorious Basterds. Review

An irreverent crime caper containing fine performances from new and established cast members, with picture postcard countryside as the backdrop. Most importantly, it’s an emotional but feel-good experience. Review

Promises much, but lacks the drive and ambition to deliver. Review

Despite the mild criticism, it’s still refreshing when a film or TV series identifies with issues that are pertinent to the present – especially when there’s a pumping soul-funk soundtrack to back it up. Review

It’s a Sin encapsulates perfectly how an innocent time suddenly took a more sinister turn, whilst maintaining its charm, bravery and audacity throughout. Review

It’s guaranteed that you won’t feel any different than you did two hours ago. Review

Sean William Scott returns to the ice in this sequel to the sports comedy Goon, which despite some good comedy moments doesn’t hit as hard as the original. Review

A beautiful looking film noir thriller with some interesting twists, but lacking the character development to really make it memorable. Review

With an all star cast and excellent soundtrack Rock Dog is an underdog film worth checking out. Review

Heartfelt rags-to-riches story with a difference. Review

Blood and guts abound in this decidedly un-festive flick... Review

Fiction becomes fact in this slapdash farce... Review

Nolan couldn’t have juggled brutality with subtlety any better... Review

Provides something for all music enthusiasts. Review

Slightly lacklustre second half of this version of events in 60s gangland London. Review

A worthy successor to the 1996 cult classic. Review