Björn Christian Walter

Film Review Prize

The Film Review Prize was established in memory of Björn Walter who died in September 2005. A prize of up to £100 may be awarded to the member of the College in statu pupillari who submits in no more than 50 words the best film review, preferably of a film screened by the Trinity College Film Society during the Lent Term.

Each entrant may submit up to three entries. Entries should be submitted (preferably electronically) to the Senior Tutor (senior.tutor@trin.cam.ac.uk) not later than the first Friday of the Easter term.

Winning Entry 2008

No one could have made a movie mocking Disney movies without appearing bitter, except for Disney. Enchanted does it so well, with subtle references to Disney's other movies. It is a fun, frivolous story that is complimented by a fantastic score and musical numbers from accomplished composer Alan Menken.

Winning Entry 2007

Civilised, soft-spoken, coolly remorseless Louis avenges the disinheritance of his aristocratic mother, imaginatively murdering the eight who stand in his ways of the Dukedom. As it happens, they are all played by Alec Guinness. A quintessentially English black comedy: manners, murder and aristocracy, thrilling in style, wit, elegant plotting and knowing camp.

Winning Entry 2006

No one can look as cool as washed-up ex-con Tony le Stephanois (Jean Servais), coaxed out of retirement for one last job in this perfect film noir. Such is Tony's weary charm and strong code of honour, it ached to see the perfect heist fall apart after one tiny mistake.