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　　A most pleasingly atmospheric rendition of the tale, noirishly photographed and moodily set, this is the version which probably would have delighted Conan Doyle the most. There is one important plot change which enables the beautiful Alice Brandt to enjoy both a larger role and a more intriguing part in the proceedings. This change also builds up the parts of Dr Mortimer and Lord Charles, yet at the same time provides a nice introduction to the is-he-sinister or is-he-a-good-guy Barrymore, deftly played here by Fritz Rasp.
　　Despite the sting of its well-developed story, the spellbindingly atmospheric direction and the engrossing performances delivered by the entire cast, many fans may find this version somewhat disappointing. For at least three reasons: As in the novel, the part played in the narrative by Sherlock Holmes, though vital, is minimal. And in this version, not only has no attempt been made to enlarge his role, if anything both writer and director do their best to minimize it. Holmes does not even make his entrance for half-an-hour, and when he does finally appear, he has his back to the camera. It is Fritz Odemar, as Dr Watson, who receives the more favorable camera angles. And there is a purpose in this. It is Watson, not Holmes, who figures as the main protagonist of The Hound of the Baskervilles. For the bulk of the narrative, Holmes disappears. It is Watson and Lord Henry (Peter Voss) who take up the running. The movie is almost over, before Holmes closes in on the villain. And even so, this is not the obsessed, self-important Holmes we are accustomed to see taking charge. Another problem is that the title hound itself does not figure a great deal in the action, a downgrading which will undoubtedly rate as another major disappointment for fans. And finally, it could be argued that the script gives too much attention to Conan Doyle's red herring, the escaped convict, and not enough to the real villain.
　　This said, it must surely be admitted by all, that Odemar's interpretation of Watson—intelligent, charming, level-headed, courageous and resourceful—is much closer to Conan Doyle's conception than either the bungling, inveterately stupid Nigel Bruce or the self-effacing Ian Fleming.
　　One other player deserves special mention: Erich Ponto (Dr Winkel in The Third Man) who seems exactly right for Stapleton. A difficult part, superbly played.
　　- JohnHowardReid, imdb

　　这部现实主义风格的影片突出表现了人与人之间的隔膜和孤独。约翰·卡萨维茨既是性格演员，又是个成功的导演。这部独立制作的影片花了8个月的时间拍摄，所耗费的5万美元是他当演员时攒下的。为节约成本，他用16mm的摄影机在借用的民房里即兴拍摄，并在自己的车库里将影片翻印成35mm的影片。他花了整整3年的时间才找到代理发行的公司，但上映后却受到好评，并获得奥斯卡最佳编剧、最佳男女配角金像奖的提名。
　　本片描写丈夫理查德在外面和妓女调情，妻子玛丽娅却和流浪汉同床共宿，当妻子的奸情被丈夫发觉后，理查德痛骂妻子，而玛丽娅则向他声明他们的关系彻底结束。

　　艾比（凯瑟琳·海格尔 Katherine Heigl 饰）是同事眼中的完美女神，作为早间电视节目制作人的她不仅事业有成，而且还有着一张精致漂亮的脸蛋。但令同事们困扰的是，这样完美的艾比，年近三十却依然单身。只有艾比心里清楚，自己之所以单身，是因为心目中的那个完美先生还没有出现。
　　作为艾比的同事，麦克（杰拉德·巴特勒 Gerard Butler 饰）对态度强硬的艾比产生了浓厚的兴趣，所以，当艾比邂逅了医生科林（艾里克·温特 Eric Winter 饰）并为之心动后，他主动提出要为她的恋情出谋划策。在麦克的帮助下，艾比的感情之路一帆风顺，但在这过程中，艾比发现自己对于麦克的感情渐渐地变得复杂起来。

　　巴尔朗·哈勒维（阿达什·古拉夫饰）讲述了他从贫穷村民成长为当代印度成功企业家的史诗般、充满黑色幽默的人生历程。我们年轻的主人公足智多谋而又雄心勃勃，设法成为了刚从美国回来的阿肖克（拉吉·库玛饰）和粉红夫人（朴雅卡·乔普拉饰）的司机。社会将巴尔朗训练成一名仆人，他便努力将自己打造成富有主人的得力帮手。但经过一夜之间的背叛，他意识到主人们会不择手段地陷害他以进行自救。在失去一切的边缘，巴尔朗决心反抗被操纵的人生和不平等的制度，奋起成为新型的主人。该影片改编自《纽约时报》畅销书和 2008 年曼布克奖获奖小说。

　　群馬県の遊園地の売店でアルバイトをしている高校3年生の梅田ココアは、学校では成績優秀だが、家庭は貧しい。共に暮らすギャンブル狂の父・シゲルと、元漫才師でニートの兄・トキオの犠牲者だと感じながら生活しているため、自分の将来に希望が見出せないでいる。そんなココアには秘密が。学校とバイトの合間に、あるビデオ「クラッシュビデオ」に出演しているのだ。当初は、兄の元相方・カズオから無理やり頼みこまれて出演していたが、次第に本人も踏み潰す感触に快感を覚えた。あるときココアは、大学に特待生/奨学金という制度があることを知り一念発起して進学を目指すことに。数少ない友人のサクラは大学への進学を希望、もう一人の友人アイコは年上の彼氏と付き合っている中で妊娠が判明。ココアは2人と過ごしていくうちに自らの将来に希望を見出していく。そんな中、クラッシュビデオの出演が学校にバレて――。