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November 2004 - Quick Film Reviews

Carandiru - (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293007/)

2003
This is a great film based upon real events at the Carandiru prison in Brazil.  It shows what the terrible conditions were and how life was in this prison.  It also covers the bloodbath which followed a prison riot.

Imdb score = 7.7

8/10

Hatari! - (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056059/)

1962
This is a very enjoyable film starring John Wayne and based in Africa.  It follows a group of people who capture wild animals for zoo's by chasing them with trucks.  There is great footage of the animals and scenery in Africa.

Imdb score = 7.1

8/10

Lawless Heart, The - (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276276/)

2001
A great British modern day drama which shows how the death of restaurateur affects three people and their relationships.

Imdb score = 7.0

8/10

Tears Of The Sun - (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0314353/)

2003
A great action film and drama.  Civil war breaks out in Nigeria, Africa and civilians are massacred. U.S. special forces are sent in to get American citizens out led by Bruce Willis.  Monica Bellucci plays the doctor who refuses to leave without her patients.  There is some great action and the film highlights the evils of war.

Imdb score = 6.2

8/10

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