Mac's Movies

UK Release Date:  05 December 1997 Certification:  15 Director:  James Mangold Cast:  Peter Berg, Noah Emmerich, Harvey Keitel, Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Robert Patrick, Michael Rapaport, Sylvester Stallone, Frank Vincent Rating:   66% Review: 1997's Cop L and is a film of its time. Back when investigations into the police force were seen on screen every few months - Internal Affairs , L.A. Confidential and Training Day . Cop Land may lack originality, but for the most part it's a solid crime film.  The cast is stacked. Full of big name, A-list actors akin to that of one of Scorsese's works. Yet, it's Sylvester Stallone that steals the show with a terrific performance. Sheriff, Freddy Heflin, hindered by being partially deaf is portrayed superbly by Stallone. Emotionless, unwavering and torn by inner turmoil. The audience is continuously  rooting for Heflin despite his unadventurous persona. Harvey Keitel and Robert Patrick are both decent enough v...

UK Release Date: 9 October 1998 Certification: PG Director: Peter Weir Cast: Terry Camilleri, Jim Carrey, Brian Delate, Noah Emmerich, Paul Giamatti, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Natasha McElhone, Holland Taylor Rating: 76% The World is Watching. Review: Jim Carrey made his name for his larger than life comedic roles, but in The Truman Show , where he plays Truman Burbank, we see a more subtle performance. His comedic timing remains incredible but he also shows a great deal of emotion and this works just as well. Jim Carrey's performance is the best performance in the movie... apart from Terry Camilleri's.  I don't care that I don't know who he is. I don't care that his character didn't even have a name. Terry Camilleri as Man in Bathtub is one of the best comedic performances I have ever seen . The manner in which he reacts to Truman's predicaments is hilarious. The concept of The Truman Show is excellent and novel for it's time. Release...