Smilla's Sense of Snow

Smilla's Sense of Snow

Bavaria Film etc.

13 February 1997

Crime Drama

DVD
D+

Knocked down a notch or two for the unsympathetic protagonist, while the mystery itself is mildly intriguing.  This is based on the novel by Peter Hoeg and directed by Bille August, the year before his version of Les Mis.

Les Miserables (1998)

Les Miserables (1998)

Sony Pictures etc.

May 1, 1998

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

Such a relief that it's not a musical, but I still don't care about the basic story, based on the Victor Hugo novel.  Bille August directed. 

Convicted AKA Return to Sender

Convicted AKA Return to Sender
Studio Unknown
January 29, 2005
Crime Drama
DVD
D+

A man becomes pen pals (yes, pun intended) with convicted murderers, hence the DVD release title/ original title.  Bille August directed.