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The Wicker Man (1974)
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1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful I agree completely with Gophertortoise's review.

Pre-"Equalizer" Edward Woodward is the mainland cop sent to a small Scottish Isle to investigate the disappearance of a girl. The people of the island know a lot more than they let on and live a lifestyle that would surprise even the most open-minded. A couple of obligatory "stop-the-movie" songs are the only things distract from the action, though they somewhat contribute to the plot. Britt Eklind looks great! I would love to visit the setting where this was filmed, but wouldn't want to be there for the May Festival. ...

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The Stunt Man (1980)
by Richard Rush | Video
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Absolutely one of the best films ever! For a Hollywood flick, this is a suspense action comedy that is intelligent, well-written, well-acted and well-executed. Why this didn't do better is totally beyond me. Peter O'Toole is completely believeable as a tyrannical film director who will compromise NOTHING to make his film his way. Steve Railsback (sp?) is the stunt man who transforms from his Charles Manson looks to cleancut golden boy who wins the heart of the star actress (Barbara Hersey). Only one "forced" song in the whole soundtrack. Loads of fun and lots of second-guessing. ...

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Local Hero (1983)
by Bill Forsyth | Video
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This mild comedy is one of the better crafted films I've seen. By mild, I mean it doesn't resort of slapstick or toilet-humor for major yuks like so many American films. The humor is much more subtle and situational. This is one of those rare movies about life in another country that makes you actually feel like you were really there. Excellent acting by Peter Riegert and all (Burt Lancaster actually plays in a supporting-type role, though his character is critical to the plotline). Excellent screenwriting, beautiful settings, a wonderful soundtrack by Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) makes this worth watching over and over. One of the all-time best movies! ...

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The Wicker Man (1974)

The Wicker Man

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Local Hero (1983)

Local Hero

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