Imprint Movie Reviews

The Mountain (1956)

The Mountain (1956)

When a large plane crashes just below the summit of Bald Mountain, rescue parties are formed to climb to the disaster. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Calcutta to Paris when something unexpected caused the flight to crash. Each moment means less possibility...

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Career Opportunities (1991)

Career Opportunities (1991)

Jim (Frank Whaley) isn't the brightest bloke in the community. He struggles to hold a job, still lives with his parents, continually lies to everyone around him, and has failed to discover his true purpose as an adult. When Jim loses his job at an animal shelter, his...

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The Man in Half Moon Street (1945)

The Man in Half Moon Street (1945)

Who was Julian Karell, and where did he come from? What manner of man was he? For some, he was a fine, incredibly courageous scientist who lost track of truth. Another man claims that Karell was a cold-blooded murderer and a remarkable criminal. Lastly, we hear from a...

read more
The Skeleton Key (2005)

The Skeleton Key (2005)

Caroline (Kate Hudson) is a skilled nurse, continually exhausted from witnessing facilities and workers treat patients as disposable. Seeking a healthier environment, Caroline quits her current position and seeks alternative employment. After perusing the ads in the...

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Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

"Bobby Fischer was a man unlike any other. He is known for his quick smarts and fast-paced skills surrounding all things related to chess. It's unknown why, but one day, Bobby Fischer vanished, and no one knew where he went. Did he die, or perhaps he went into hiding?...

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Leap (2020)

Leap (2020)

Opening with the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we follow the match for gold between China and USA. This match alone has over three hundred million viewers watching the game live. But it's not just another game for the coaches Chen (Bo Huang) and Lang Ping, aka the Iron...

read more
Save the Tiger (1973)

Save the Tiger (1973)

Harry (Jack Lemmon) wakes up in bed from what seems to be a nasty dream. He pours water on his face and conducts his daily routine, having a shower and sharing chit-chat with his wife. During this conversation, we learn that Harry is stressed out. While Harry feels he...

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The Bounty (1984)

The Bounty (1984)

The film opens with Lieutenant Bligh (Anthony Hopkins) dressed in uniform and entering a court hearing. As part of his trial, the Lieutenant shares his recent experience as the captain of a large ship called ‘The Bounty’. Lieutenant Bligh’s comments reveal that he was...

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The Haunting of Julia / Full Circle (1977)

The Haunting of Julia / Full Circle (1977)

Julia (Mia Farrow) wakes up one morning to have breakfast with her husband and only daughter, Katie. While eating, Katie begins to choke on her food, and Julia and her husband attempt to prevent her from choking. Sadly they are unsuccessful, and Katie dies on the...

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The Molly Maguires (1970)

The Molly Maguires (1970)

Set in Pennsylvania, 1876, there are many workers in the coal mines. The opening sequences of this film are dialogue-free; however, we see men tirelessly working and a small group coming together secretly who manage to set off a large explosion. To viewers, it is...

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Something to Live For (1952)

Something to Live For (1952)

Alan (Ray Milland) receives an urgent call one evening from an elevator operator who stresses that someone needs his help and support, given his past and current involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. When Alan arrives on site, he learns the person who needs help is...

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Barfly (1987)

Barfly (1987)

Henry (Mickey Rourke) enjoys spending every waking moment sitting down at his local bar and ordering drinks. The film opens with Henry making some harsh remarks to the barman Eddie (Frank Stallone), leading to a bare-knuckle fistfight in the alley outside the bar with...

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A Rage to Live (1965)

A Rage to Live (1965)

Grace Caldwell (Suzanne Pleshette) is a young Pennsylvanian woman living with her widowed mother. The two lead an easy life with a positive lifestyle and wealth. Within the community, Grace can easily gain the attention of any man she desires and will often enjoy male...

read more
The Road Home (1999)

The Road Home (1999)

When he receives word of the passing of his father Luo Changyu, Luo Yusheng (Honglei Sun) returns home to a small village to assist with funeral arrangements and support his mother. Luo has been away for quite some time and is regarded by village members as a...

read more
Dersu Uzala (1975)

Dersu Uzala (1975)

In 1910, Korfovskaya, a stranger is searching for a grave of a man he once knew and had buried. We then go back in time to 1902, and we are introduced to a military explorer named Arsenev (Yuriy Solomin), a Captain travelling with armed men sent by the Russian army....

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North Dallas Forty (1979)

North Dallas Forty (1979)

Phillip (Nick Nolte) wakes up in his bed in the morning with a bloody nose and severe bruising all over his body. No, Phillip hasn’t been attacked or been in a brawl. Thanks to some flashbacks, we discover that Phillip is a professional footballer who had a big night...

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Blue Chips (1994)

Blue Chips (1994)

Pete Bell (Nick Nolte) is a basketball coach at a college. Instantly, we see Pete in action, coaching his team through a game. The pressure is obvious, and if Pete’s team continues to get defeated, they will lose the entire season. His lousy temper and yelling at the...

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Distant Thunder (1988)

Distant Thunder (1988)

It's been more than fifteen years since war vet Mark Lambert (John Lithgow) returned from serving in Vietnam. In the present day, Mark lives in the woods, away from the world, with a couple of other war friends. When one of their friends commits suicide, he decides to...

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The Crimson Rivers (2000)

The Crimson Rivers (2000)

When a skilled rock climber discovers a dead body hanging over the French Alps, the Police begin to investigate. This isn’t just an average dead body- not only was it hanging off a cliff, but the victim had his eyes removed and his hands cut off. The Police workforce...

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The Turning Point (1952)

The Turning Point (1952)

John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is a newly appointed prosecutor. Upon being interviewed by the media, we hear John express his passion for reducing and conquering all things relating to crooks and organized crime and vows that justice will be served to those who are...

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Other Imprint Movie Reviews

The Mountain (1956)

When a large plane crashes just below the summit of Bald Mountain, rescue parties are formed to climb to the disaster. The aircraft was on a routine flight from Calcutta to Paris when something unexpected caused the flight to crash. Each moment means less possibility...

Career Opportunities (1991)

Jim (Frank Whaley) isn't the brightest bloke in the community. He struggles to hold a job, still lives with his parents, continually lies to everyone around him, and has failed to discover his true purpose as an adult. When Jim loses his job at an animal shelter, his...

The Man in Half Moon Street (1945)

Who was Julian Karell, and where did he come from? What manner of man was he? For some, he was a fine, incredibly courageous scientist who lost track of truth. Another man claims that Karell was a cold-blooded murderer and a remarkable criminal. Lastly, we hear from a...

The Skeleton Key (2005)

Caroline (Kate Hudson) is a skilled nurse, continually exhausted from witnessing facilities and workers treat patients as disposable. Seeking a healthier environment, Caroline quits her current position and seeks alternative employment. After perusing the ads in the...

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

"Bobby Fischer was a man unlike any other. He is known for his quick smarts and fast-paced skills surrounding all things related to chess. It's unknown why, but one day, Bobby Fischer vanished, and no one knew where he went. Did he die, or perhaps he went into hiding?...

Leap (2020)

Opening with the 2008 Beijing Olympics, we follow the match for gold between China and USA. This match alone has over three hundred million viewers watching the game live. But it's not just another game for the coaches Chen (Bo Huang) and Lang Ping, aka the Iron...

Save the Tiger (1973)

Harry (Jack Lemmon) wakes up in bed from what seems to be a nasty dream. He pours water on his face and conducts his daily routine, having a shower and sharing chit-chat with his wife. During this conversation, we learn that Harry is stressed out. While Harry feels he...

The Bounty (1984)

The film opens with Lieutenant Bligh (Anthony Hopkins) dressed in uniform and entering a court hearing. As part of his trial, the Lieutenant shares his recent experience as the captain of a large ship called ‘The Bounty’. Lieutenant Bligh’s comments reveal that he was...

The Haunting of Julia / Full Circle (1977)

Julia (Mia Farrow) wakes up one morning to have breakfast with her husband and only daughter, Katie. While eating, Katie begins to choke on her food, and Julia and her husband attempt to prevent her from choking. Sadly they are unsuccessful, and Katie dies on the...

The Molly Maguires (1970)

Set in Pennsylvania, 1876, there are many workers in the coal mines. The opening sequences of this film are dialogue-free; however, we see men tirelessly working and a small group coming together secretly who manage to set off a large explosion. To viewers, it is...

Something to Live For (1952)

Alan (Ray Milland) receives an urgent call one evening from an elevator operator who stresses that someone needs his help and support, given his past and current involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous. When Alan arrives on site, he learns the person who needs help is...

Barfly (1987)

Henry (Mickey Rourke) enjoys spending every waking moment sitting down at his local bar and ordering drinks. The film opens with Henry making some harsh remarks to the barman Eddie (Frank Stallone), leading to a bare-knuckle fistfight in the alley outside the bar with...

A Rage to Live (1965)

Grace Caldwell (Suzanne Pleshette) is a young Pennsylvanian woman living with her widowed mother. The two lead an easy life with a positive lifestyle and wealth. Within the community, Grace can easily gain the attention of any man she desires and will often enjoy male...

The Road Home (1999)

When he receives word of the passing of his father Luo Changyu, Luo Yusheng (Honglei Sun) returns home to a small village to assist with funeral arrangements and support his mother. Luo has been away for quite some time and is regarded by village members as a...

Dersu Uzala (1975)

In 1910, Korfovskaya, a stranger is searching for a grave of a man he once knew and had buried. We then go back in time to 1902, and we are introduced to a military explorer named Arsenev (Yuriy Solomin), a Captain travelling with armed men sent by the Russian army....

North Dallas Forty (1979)

Phillip (Nick Nolte) wakes up in his bed in the morning with a bloody nose and severe bruising all over his body. No, Phillip hasn’t been attacked or been in a brawl. Thanks to some flashbacks, we discover that Phillip is a professional footballer who had a big night...

Blue Chips (1994)

Pete Bell (Nick Nolte) is a basketball coach at a college. Instantly, we see Pete in action, coaching his team through a game. The pressure is obvious, and if Pete’s team continues to get defeated, they will lose the entire season. His lousy temper and yelling at the...

Distant Thunder (1988)

It's been more than fifteen years since war vet Mark Lambert (John Lithgow) returned from serving in Vietnam. In the present day, Mark lives in the woods, away from the world, with a couple of other war friends. When one of their friends commits suicide, he decides to...

The Crimson Rivers (2000)

When a skilled rock climber discovers a dead body hanging over the French Alps, the Police begin to investigate. This isn’t just an average dead body- not only was it hanging off a cliff, but the victim had his eyes removed and his hands cut off. The Police workforce...

The Turning Point (1952)

John Conroy (Edmond O'Brien) is a newly appointed prosecutor. Upon being interviewed by the media, we hear John express his passion for reducing and conquering all things relating to crooks and organized crime and vows that justice will be served to those who are...

The Gift (2000)

Annie (Cate Blanchett) is a highly gifted woman with psychic powers who lives independently, looking after three boys after the passing of her husband. She gets by each day by using her giftings to help locals from the community. For a price, she helps with things...

Bloody Sunday (2002)

Based on actual events that took place on January 30th, 1972, the film shows a deep insight and dramatisation of the Irish civil rights protest march. Political leader Ivan Cooper (James Nesbitt) is leading the protest march on a day that shall never be forgotten....

Conquest of Space (1955)

A group of skilled American astronauts are venturing on their first mission into space. But what begins with a straightforward mission has many surprising consequences. Firstly, the team are informed that their mission has been changed, and they are now required to...

The Wicker Man (1973)

Police Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) receives a letter from an unknown person giving him details about a young girl currently missing on Summerisle, a Scottish island. He decides to travel to Summerisle by plane and investigate the recent disappearance by...

The Osterman Weekend (1983)

A well-recognised TV journalist and celebrity, John Tanner (Rutger Hauer), is approached by a CIA agent named Lawrence Fassett (John Hurt). The two meet in secret, and agent Lawrence reveals dark details about some of Tanner's close friends. After watching various...

Secret of the Incas (1954)

Harry Steele (Charlton Heston) is a man that fits many descriptions. Working daily as a tourist guide, Harry enjoys tricking others so he can earn money at an easy pace. When Harry isn't working, he's seeking the next adventure or conducting side jobs that pay well....

The Scarlet Hour (1956)

The film begins with Pauline (Carol Ohmart) and Marshall (Tom Tryon) spending the evening together in a parked car sharing intimate moments and general conversations. The two are conscious of other cars driving by as they are meeting secretly. As the night progresses,...

The Field (1990)

Set in Rural Ireland, the film introduces Bull McCabe (Richard Harris) and his son Tadgh (Sean Bean). Bull rents and lords a field, maintaining it like many generations before him. We learn that Bull is quite passionate about his field and one day hopes he will be...

Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995)

Jimmy (Andy Garcia) goes to work every day to help others. When a loved one is unwell and dying, they can leave multiple recorded messages with Jimmy (for a price) that can be replayed to family members after they have passed. It's a good job, and it's a job that...

The Brotherhood (1968)

Vince (Alex Cord) returns home after serving in the army in Vietnam, reuniting with his brother Frank (Kirk Douglas). Frank has been heavily involved in running the family business as a mafioso. Vince reveals to Frank that he wants to honour the family by joining him...

Nobody’s Fool (1994)

Sully (Paul Newman) is approaching retirement. Currently, Sully walks with a limp, which he received while working in building and construction. Sully is also battling for worker's compensation from the manager, Carl (Bruce Willis), who continually refuses to pay...

Across 110th Street (1972)

The film begins with a group of men secretly coming together to count a large sum of money. This meeting is soon interrupted by a knock on the door from a pair of amateur crooks with loaded guns demanding all the money be handed over. The robbery ends with gunfire and...

Damn the Defiant (1962)

Damn the Defiant follows the English Captain Crawford (Alex Guinness) and his second-in-charge, Lieutenant Scott-Padget (Dirk Bogarde), during the French Revolution.  Captain Crawford returns home while his Lieutenant rounds up recruits who will be forced to...

Last Train from Gun Hill (1959)

The film begins in the old west with a woman and her son travelling by horse.  When strangers approach, they exchange words resulting in the woman and her son being attacked.  Thankfully, the young boy manages to escape into town safely and seeks help from...

Mortal Thoughts (1991)

The film begins by introducing a mysterious woman named Cynthia (Demi Moore), who is about to be interrogated at a police station by Det. John Woods (Harvey Keitel).  Cynthia is about to reveal dark secrets from the past, which could be the key to solving a...

One False Move (1992)

Fantasia (Cynda Williams), Ray (Billy Bob Thornton) and Pluto (Michael Beach) are a trio of criminals involved in various drug deals and horrific murders.  The three plan to travel via car from Los Angeles to Houston, ending up in a small town known as Star City...

The Medusa Touch (1978)

Set in London, the film begins with Detective-Inspector Brunel (Lino Ventura) being called to investigate the tragic murder of a man named John Morlar (Richard Burton).  Upon arriving at the scene of the crime, Brunel discovers this isn't a normal murder, and the...

The Contender (2000)

U.S. President Jackson Evans (Jeff Bridges) is making his choice for a replacement Vice President.  According to the people of the U.S and staff in The Whitehouse, the obvious choice is Jack Hathaway (William Peterson).  Hathaway has an impressive record and...

The Warriors (1979)

Set in the future, New York is full of street gangs. One night, the leader of all the gangs, "Cyrus", calls a gathering of every known gang to one meeting place. As Cyrus speaks to all the gangs present, he is shot and brutally murdered. One of the street gangs known...

Kitten with a Whip (1964)

David (John Forsythe) is an upcoming star in politics.  But sadly for David, he's about to be part of a wild scandal involving some nasty blackmail.  One day when David comes home, he finds a beautiful young woman named Jody (Ann-Margret) sleeping in a bed....

The Hunter (1980)

The film follows Ralph Thorson (Steve McQueen), nicknamed “Papa”.  Papa works as a bounty hunter travelling from city to city to find those wanted by the law.  When it comes to bounty hunting, Papa has been doing it for a long time and has the status of...

The Odd Couple (1968)

Set in New York, The Odd Couple follows two friends.  Felix (Jack Lemmon) is a writer for a news network but has a broken heart as he’s going through the early stages of divorce.  His friend, Oscar (Walter Matthau), is a passionate sports journalist....

Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

A new case, same diamond!  When the priceless jewel, The Pink Panther, is stolen from a high-tech national museum, only one man can solve the crime.  Returning once again is Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers), but unfortunately, the Inspector has...

Body Parts (1991)

Bill (Jeff Fahey) is a professional criminal psychologist with a passion and desire to understand better what makes a criminal commit horrific crimes.  Bill is also attempting to write a book but is struggling.  He even feels like he is failing to get...

The Browning Version (1994)

After teaching for over eighteen years, Andrew Crocker-Harris (Albert Finney) is wrapping up his final days. His wife Laura (Greta Scacchi) will also be retiring after serving fifteen years.  When the school’s headmaster reveals to the students that Mr Andrew...

A Reflection of Fear (1973)

A young girl named Marguerite (Sondra Locke) lives with her mother and grandmother in New England. Marguerite lives a disturbing life with several things daily haunting her.  She also has conversations with a mysterious person who lives in her bedroom.  But...

The Straight Story (1999)

In Laurens, Iowa, 72-year-old Alvin (Richard Farnsworth) receives word that his brother from Mount Zion, Wisconsin, has suffered a stroke. It’s been ten years since Alvin spoke with his brother as they both said unforgivable things when they last saw each other. This...

Hands of the Ripper (1971)

The film begins by showing us Jack the Ripper on the run after his most recent killing. When he returns home, he kills his lover, who had been unaware of his identity as a dangerous murderer. Witnessing this horrific murder is Jack's daughter, a small child sitting in...

The Dead Zone (1983)

Based on a novel by Stephen King, The Dead Zone follows Johnny (Christopher Walken), a teacher who is head over heels in love with a woman he hopes to marry in due time. But things go wrong when Johnny gets involved in a terrible motor vehicle accident, putting Johnny...

Alfie (1966)

Alfie (1966) - Movie Review 26th June 2020 Written by Peter Walkden The film introduces us to Alfie (Michael Caine), a charming, smooth-talking ladies man. Alfie introduces himself by breaking the fourth wall, looking straight into the camera and talking to the...

At Close Range (1986)

Based on a true story. Brad (Sean Penn) is a young man who enjoys doing little in life besides hanging out with friends, drinking and smoking. He has no interest in getting a job unless he needs to buy something, such as a nice car, but otherwise, he is generally...

Rage (1966)

Set within a small town, the film follows Dr Reuben (Glenn Ford).  He lives in a tiny town, so small that he is the town's only hope when people become unwell or fall pregnant. In the present day, Dr Reuben enjoys spending his spare time getting drunk and is...

Fire in the Sky (1993)

This film is based on real events in Arizona, 1975. Fire in the Sky follows a group of young men who work as tree loggers. After a busy day of working in the woods, the men share a ride home.  As they drive through the dark, they begin to witness strange...

Dead Again (1991)

A mysterious woman (Emma Thompson) is discovered by staff at an orphanage in Los Angeles.  The woman has lost her memory and does not seem to speak a single word, suffers from consistent nightmares and screams when she tries to sleep.  The orphanage call...

The Day of the Locust (1975)

Set during the 1930s, The Day of the Locust follows Tod (William Atherton), an art director working on several upcoming films.  While moving into a small apartment, he soon discovers an actress named Fay (Karen Black) lives across from him.  As Tod begins to get to...

Framed (1947)

Mike Lambert (Glenn Ford) is on the hunt for a new mining job. He also accepts small cash jobs, including driving a delivery truck. Unfortunately for Mike, his most recent delivery doesn't go to plan. The truck that Mike was driving had faulty brakes, and soon he...

Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973)

Meet a seagull named Jonathan.  As a seagull, it is evident that Jonathan is not like the rest of his kind.  He has a different attitude and a unique outlook on life and the world surrounding him.  Jonathan is also a skilled flyer and enjoys experimenting with his...

Hard Eight (1996)

Sydney (Philip Baker Hall) is walking into a small cafe and finds a stranger named John (John C. Reilly) sitting outside who is looking down and saddened. Sydney approaches John and offers him a cup of coffee and a cigarette, curious how John got to where he is. John...

Danger: Diabolik (1968)

Diabolik (John Phillip Law) is a mischievous Robin Hood-type bank robber. His lover, Eva (Marisa Mell), assists him with his robberies. Diabolik will do anything for Eva; he generally gives her anything he robs. The two also take great joy in sharing heists as if it...

A Place in the Sun (1951)

George Eastman (Montgomery Clift) is a poor young man who gets a job working for his wealthy uncle, packing boxes of women’s clothing. While working and earning a solid income, he begins to chase one of the young female co-workers who catches his eye.  This co-worker...

When Worlds Collide (1951)

A small team of professional astronomers discover a new planet that is on its way to hitting Earth directly.  The astronomers put all their information about this discovery into a secure container.  They then hire a skilled pilot named David (Richard Deer) to take the...

The Carpetbaggers (1964)

Jonas Cord (George Peppard) is a young man who enjoys living a wild life while his father works. But Jonas soon finds himself changing his lifestyle when his father dies. Jonas instantly finds himself saying goodbye to his old life and switching his mind into pure...

No Way to Treat a Lady (1968)

Morris Brummel (George Segal) is a single man who still lives with his mother.  Morris is also a police detective. One day while Morris is enjoying a home-cooked meal he receives a phone call to attend an apartment building immediately and investigate the murder...

Night Falls on Manhattan (1996)

Sean (Andy Garcia) is a new and upcoming lawyer working for the District Attorney in the city of Manhattan.  Sean’s life takes a significant turn when his father (who is a police officer) is gunned down and badly wounded during a stake-out.  Given the family...

The Duellists (1977)

Set in the year 1801, in France, The Duellists focuses on two-men, Armand d'Hubert (Keith Carradine) & Gabriel Feraud (Harvey Keitel). When Armand is given direct orders to speak with Gabriel in person, Gabriel claims that Armand has instead insulted and...

Waterloo (1970)

Waterloo follows the exile and return of the famous Napoleon Bonaparte (Rod Steiger).  After losing everything Napoleon is forced out of France onto the Isle of Elba.  But soon he returns to France with a small army which only grows in numbers. ...

The War Of The Worlds (1953)

Set in a small town in California, a meteorite crashes down from the sky and has the small town shocked, baffled, and scared. People from all over the community gather around questioning what could it be and where did it come from. One man who is invited to attend the...

Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)

Leona (Barbara Stanwyck) is an invalid woman stuck at home alone. She waits for her husband to come home from work at night, but for some reason he is running extremely late, and Leona has not been informed of his whereabouts. With a phone by her side table, she tries...

I Married A Monster From Outer Space (1958)

Bill (Tom Tryon) is sharing a few drinks with his friends on the day before he gets married. Instead of having a late night, Bill decides to call it early and drive home. However, as Bill is driving home, he notices a strange body on the road, and he decides to stop...