nemo183

This film has already had some good, accurate and concise reviews. It is well written, well acted and well filmed. The research that has gone into it seems considerable, and then used in an intelligent way to produce a piece of drama, rather than a dull documentary. Whilst some of VG's works are dismissed in what appears to be a clichéd manner, ("childish"), this is a point that has to be made.

The film also reminds us of just how much work VG produced in such a short space of time - indeed, what we now we regard as some of his finest.

I'd suggest that some of the films finest moments pass almost without us realising the true meaning of the very carefully chosen dialogue.

In particular the line "It was you - you made me do it" after a scene of destruction will resonate with anyone who has ever worked with anyone with mental health problems, and contains enough different meanings to write a book about.

This work is a fine attempt to explain the unexplainable, whilst at the same time holding it's audience.

Since this series has long been and gone, and several other reviewers have described it perfectly, I'll just make a few brief points. Anyone who has ever spent time working in the environment this series is set in will appreciate just how hard it can be to distinguish between Doctors and Patients. Psychos works because it captures the very essence of the subject. At the same time it allows both the story line and characters to develop in a way that pushes the very edges of the boundaries of reality. Are units like this staffed by people like this? No. Does the program portray the essential nature of all those involved? Absolutely.

It's worth pointing out that the series is now available on DVD.

I love the idea of IMDb, and on the whole it works really well. But, if you think about it, there are just times when the rating system doesn't work.

Catwoman is not a great film, or even a memorable film. But it is an enjoyable romp. It has a great sound track. The camera work is superb. You get to see both Sharon Stone and Halle Berry in leading roles, in the same film.

OK - the plot is thin. However, I've sat through much worse than this, from films which have even been Oscar nominated.

So, let's keep a sense of proportion, and just enjoy things for what they are......