Dirty Pretty Things
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Movie Reviews of Dirty Pretty Things
Movie Review: " Mission Impossible " for grown-ups
Summary: 5 Stars
I only rented this movie because of Audrey Tautou; turns out she is not the star. The MOVIE itself is the star.
After about 45 minutes of pure interesting enjoyment, I realized that so far there was no plot. Then, almost miraculously, a plot developed believably through the characters. Events resolve realistically and satisfactorily. Since the plight of illegal immigrants is shown in an almost documentary style as part of the storyline, the movie avoids being preachy. The main character is wholesome and dynamic while being humanly frail ( played by Chiwetel Ejiofor ). I call it " Mission Impossible " for grown-ups because a small group of friends pool their resources and accomplish something amazing and dangerous and they get away with it. They don't save the world, they just save themselves.
Movie Review: London's Underbelly
Summary: 5 Stars
The great acting and charcter development make this film a notch above the rest, then again there really isn't a "rest" to compare this one too. Illegal organ selling is not a topic often tackled in films, after all. The love story between a conciencouss, illegal Nigerian doctor who was forced to flee his country, and a Turkish girl who wants to live like a "western girl" like her cousin in New York, is facinating, as is the main plot, which has to do with this Nigerian, who works in a Hotel, and finds a human heart in a toilet in one of the rooms, and so begins investigating the matter.
Again, the acting is exceptional, great plot, script, characters...can't go wrong with this one.
Movie Review: A True Thriller
Summary: 5 Stars
Looking at British society from the bottom up, and from the underground, is very interesting indeed. All the actors were excellent, especially the "Amelie" star, who was unrecognizable as a Turkish refugee. I found the plot very believable, although I hope it is not a reflection of reality. The ending was a little unsatisfactory, since I was hoping that the budding romance between Okwe and Senay would have ended on a more happy note. But alas, I am a dreamer.
Anyway, this is a great movie. It is gory, however, so be prepared to close your eyes and turn your head away a few times.
Movie Review: Wow!!! Incredible
Summary: 5 Stars
I only wanted to see this movie to see Audrey Tatou in action again. Amelie hooked me.
This movie about organ selling in exchange for passports/legal papers is a beautiful love story. Not the typical guy meets girl, bad things happen, all ends well kind of love story...but a love story about human nature.
The doctor from Lagos and the refugee from Turkey work together in a way that proves anything is possible. This moving is compelling, entertaining and unexpected. The twist is unique and the ending is superb. You absolutely can't go wrong with this one.
Movie Review: Realistic presentation.
Summary: 5 Stars
When you know there's dirt under the rug, you may choose to never take a peek or attempt to clean it up. That's your choice. Most people never dare to peer into the sometimes unbearable lives of immigrants struggling to make a better life for themselves and their families. Dirty Pretty Things endears you to a couple of immigrants who have only themselves to help boost them into 'normal' life. It's a real, disturbing, often painful look at the human condition for millions of people trying to climb out of desperation. Excellent presentation.