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Both in terms of technique and storytelling approach Locke proves to be a fascinating piece of filmmaking, as the audience accompanies a successful construction manager on a thrilling car journey, where he faces a massive, life-changing predicament, one that effects both his professional and private life. Tom Hardy is simply magnificent in the title role, portraying a highly complex character for whom one develops very mixed emotions, as he is respected and despised both at the same time. The film demonstrates great ingenuity and creativity with its concept, proving gripping and incredibly suspenseful throughout, the credit for the which can be equally shared by Hardy's marvelous acting skills and a captivating story that is flawlessly executed. The fact that a fairly simple film with a single actor, a single confined location and a long string of problems can produce such a spellbinding experience is nothing short of extraordinary, which certainly makes Locke worthy of the highest praise.

It is mainly the ferocious and commanding performance of Daniel Day-Lewis that gives value to a film where themes of family, religion and greed intertwine in portraying the merciless nature of the turn of the century oil business. There Will Be Blood proves to be a fairly intriguing film and one that explores very complex ideas, with Day-Lewis's despicable and malicious character personifying the principle of the story, as he is propelled by an untamable and maddening thirst for wealth. However, despite having a very solid and captivating opening phase, the film then loses its strong momentum and later begins to feel rather empty and flat, with only Day-Lewis's impressive acting skills ultimately capturing one's attention and carrying the story forward. Although it cannot be argued that the cinematic visuals presented by director Paul Thomas Anderson are striking and that the film's soundtrack proves powerful, the narrative of There Will Be Blood seems fractured and is unimpressive, resulting in a film which is worth viewing for Daniel Day-Lewis's towering performance, but sadly not much else.

A great World War Two historical drama of epic proportions which offers a highly impressive and resounding biographical portrayal of perhaps the greatest American combat general. The acting of George C. Scott is simply superb, as he captures the ruthless, unwavering and stubborn character of General Patton, a man who thrived in the disciplined military system and was a firm believer of the eternal glory of war. The film is remarkably well paced considering its length, as it flows beautifully through the different settings showing George Patton in the last two years of the war and illustrating his controversial nature, all the while also allowing the audience to develop a great deal of admiration and respect for the man. Due to the exquisite cinematography and production design all the scenes are brilliantly constructed, portraying the war in a realistic and accurate manner, which makes Patton a very interesting viewing experience, one that offers an absorbing blend of a war film and a biopic, with both aspects executed to mere perfection.