Symon Parsons

I have been watching films for 37 years now, though not continuously. I have eclectic tastes, or to put it another way will sit through any old crap. It is my firm belief that there is no film that would not benefit from the addition of aliens. With the exception of "Aliens". That would be stupid. My official favourite film is The Third Man, although my real favourite film is Tremors.

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Braveheart (1995)

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In terms of accuracy, Braveheart is a big pile of mince.

Symon Parsons · 3 out of 5

Hollywood retelling of the story of William Wallace.
Volver (2006)

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A screwball comedy with soul, drama and even a song.

Symon Parsons · 4 out of 5

A dead woman returns home in spirit to comfort her daughters.
Little Fish (2005)

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The downbeat tone and slow, dreamlike direction of the film lend an air of inevitability to the proceedings.

Symon Parsons · 2.5 out of 5

A woman struggles to escape her criminal past.
Inside Deep Throat (2005)

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Witty and intelligent.

Symon Parsons · 3.5 out of 5

Documentary on the making of the most famous blow job in the history of blue movies.
Mondays In The Sun (2002)

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It's like Boys From The Blackstuff, Spanish-style, a tragic story, told with love and black humour.

Symon Parsons · 4 out of 5

Men without jobs in Galicia share friendship, black humour and alcohol.
Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge Of The Sith (2005)

Review preview for Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge Of The Sith

Full speed ahead and over the top.

Symon Parsons · 4 out of 5

Anakin's personal struggle against the Dark Side becomes more difficult as rebellious robots and an enemy within threaten to topple the Republic.
Private (2004)

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Private winds up the tension, showing how each step in a conflict comes slowly, inexorably and often between individuals who are not natural enemies.

Symon Parsons · 4 out of 5

A Palestinian family is subjected to Israeli occupation of the most personal kind.
Kingdom Of Heaven (2005)

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The battle for Jerusalem is full of jaw-dropping, breathless action.

Symon Parsons · 3.5 out of 5

Retelling of the 12th Century battle for Jerusalem.
Minder - Series 10 (1994)

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A series that maintained its quality to the very last.

Symon Parsons · 3.5 out of 5

The last hurrah from Arthur Daley and his dodgy deals.
Man Of The House (2005)

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Not only will it insult your intelligence, it will poke your intelligence in the eye and steal its wallet.

Symon Parsons · 1 out of 5

Texas Ranger goes undercover to protect teenage cheerleaders.