The Fall
Dir: Tarsem Singh
2006
****
The Fall is probably one of the most visually impressive films of all time. To say it is beautiful is an understatement. The balance or contrast of reality and fantasy is very well executed, it truly is a feast for the senses. It may be let down ever so slightly by the script, which for all its boasts of being filmed in 20 different countries is a little bit frustrating. Still, any slight irritations of script and story are more than made up for by the presence of the most adorable little girl in the world. Catinca Untaru is incredibly sweet and for all the production, visual craftsmanship and huge budget - she is easily the best reason to watch.

Immortals
Dir: Tarsem Singh
2011
****
Tarsem Singh's films are always nothing short of stunning. They don't always grab one's interest story-wise but they always look glorious. In my opinion, Immortals is probably his best so far. It's as visually impressive as you'd expect and it's got a really good story. Mickey Rourke's performance as King Hyperion is brilliant, he's one of cinema's greatest villains in my opinion, intelligent, cruel and bloody terrifying. Singh's version of the Titans is bizarre but brilliant, although it is hard not to compare them to Table-football players. I thought the whole production was glorious and it's only because of some questionable CGI and unfortunate performances that I haven't given it a five star rating. I love a bit of Greek mythology and would usually be upset with any tinkering but the mixture of stories works really well here and I thoroughly recommend it.