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Night of the Templar (2012)
A Surpising Little Gem That Deserves More Recognition!
*** This review contains spoilers *** I was a little skeptical when I began watching the film but boy did I change my mind quickly! Paul Sampson did an excellent job with everything and I hope he does more films as an actor, director and writer.
This movie is destined to be a cult classic, especially with Norman Reedus fans. I like how the film "reincarnated" many characters. Some men came back as women for example. I applaud Paul for that clever idea. The fighting scenes were excellent. Billy Drago's scenes were humorous by playing a man dressed in drag. The film transforms from the past into the future smoothly and goes back and forth without confusing you. Thank you Paul for that.
I am disappointed with those who panned the film heavily on here. They were either not paying attention, thinking of another film, or are just plain mean.
If you are a fan of David Carradine and have yet to see this film, you must. This was his final role.
The Place of the Dead (1997)
Mountain Climb Gone Bad
The Place Of The Dead is based on a true story about a group of British soldiers along with three Hong Kong soldiers who in 1994 go on an expedition to attempt to climb Mt. Kinabalu in S.E. Asia and then go Low's Gully in Malaysia, a place where others have tried and failed.
Everything was planned, rations doubled up, and off they go. Lt. Colonel Robert Neill(played wonderfully by Simon Dutton) wants everyone call each other by their first names, he wants to make it a more "casual" environment and treat each other like buddies.
Things go wrong, food is running out, miscommunication,insubordination, some of the men are beginning to think Neill is crazy and obsessed with the expedition.
Neill and Mayfield(a great portrayal by Dougray Scott)lock horns. They decide to split into two groups and Neill tells Mayfield to wait for him no matter what. Mayfield said he'll wait until morning. That's not what Neill told him.
When the groups split up, Mayfield's men wait for Neill's team for a while. He did not listen to his superior's orders. He leaves a note and continues on with his men. When Neill's team finally climbs down, they find the note and know they are one their own, one of Neill's men is very weak and on the verge of death.
Great acting by Simon Dutton, Dougray Scott, Dane Carson, and Greg Wise.