Category: Movie Reviews V-Z

When Eight Bells Toll (1971)

Posted on June 13, 2026May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

When Eight Bells Toll a cold war thriller that never quite catches fire and remains Anthony Hopkins’ quiet failure.

Violent Milan (1976)

Posted on May 9, 2026May 10, 2026 by garethmyles

A gritty, unpolished slice of 1970s Italian crime cinema, *Violent Milan* blends brutal action with grounded performances and procedural realism. Its relentless opening gives way to a slower, tense second half, ending on a bleak, abrupt note.

Volunteers (1985)

Posted on September 28, 2024March 11, 2026 by garethmyles

Most will see Volunteers as a dumb American comedy, which it certainly is and there are plenty of better ones. However, I always favour the underdog and prefer the pointlessness of this film over Hanks’ bigger hits like Big and Splash.

Weapons of Death (1977)

Posted on April 6, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

Weapons of Death is a real oddity. It’s a spin off to a series of movies that were popular at the box office in the 1970s. There are a couple of tactics being used, to get bums on seats, pretty shrewd tactics.

Violent Naples (1976)

Posted on March 23, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

A mere 7 months after the first film the sequel to Violent Rome, Violent Naples hits! Motorcycle chases, bank robbers and crime bosses beware Betti is back!

Violent Rome (1975)

Posted on March 16, 2024May 19, 2026 by garethmyles

“Violent Rome” catapulted Maurizio Merli to stardom as Commissioner Betti, a cop-cum-vigilante. Directed by Marino Girolami, this action-packed film blends thrilling police drama with vengeance, marked by a standout car chase and brutal realism.