Film Fan rated Harry Lime's Ferris Wheel (The Third Man)

Film Fan reviewed Edgar Wight’s Sandford (Hot Fuzz) in West Country, United Kingdom

Hot Fuzz (Dir: Edgar Wright, 2007) Edgar Wright could pretty much be my friend. If I was him I would make exactly the same kinds of film referencing my own favourites in a similar homage-o-fest. Wright grew up in Wells and uses it as “Sandford” in “H…"

Film Fan reviewed Gotham City, UK (Batman) in London, United Kingdom

Batman (Dir: Tim Burton, 1989) Burton’s gothic version of New York, playground to the winged freak bat man, Gotham City, was built at Pinewood, where it spread out over 18 soundstages. The outside of Wayne Manor was Tudor, Knebworth House and the inter…"

Film Fan reviewed M, MI5 and MI6 (Goldeneye) in London, United Kingdom

Goldeneye (Dir: Martin Campbell, 1995) I put the bungy in the list but I missed the other locations out. Obviously the highlight was using the new ‘secret’ MI6 building as British Intelligence headquarters - absolute genius! It’s at 85 Albert Embankme…"

Film Fan rated Tiffany & Co. for alfresco breakfasts

Film Fan reviewed Gladiator's Colosseum in Malta

Gladiator (Dir: Ridley Scott, 2000) Apparently the real Colosseum in Rome was (in Ridley Scott’s mind) too small for the film Gladiator and shooting took place in the ruins of Fort Ricasoli in Malta and on a built up set constructed on top of the ruins …"

Film Fan reviewed Goldeneye: Verzasca Dam in Switzerland

GoldenEye (Dir: Martin Campbell, 1995) In the opening scene of Goldeneye James Bond (Pierce Brosnan in this case) breaks into a Russian secret base within a dam. Against the immensity of the sweeping arch of the concrete dam, Bond is a tiny black figur…"

Film Fan reviewed Lost in Translation Hotel in Tokyo, Japan

Lost in Translation (Dir: Sofia Coppola, 2003) Park Hyatt Tokyo, 3-7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan The smooth lines and warm lighting of the hotel that serves as Bob and Charlotte’s Tokyo Island are actually the smooth lines and warm lig…"

Film Fan reviewed Pricilla's Journey in Northern Territory, Australia

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Dir: Stephan Elliot, 1994) Lasseters Hotel Casino, Barrett Drive, Alice Springs This film could easily be an advert for Australia. It covers some of the countries best landscape on a proper road trip f…"

Film Fan reviewed The Godfather Part II's Corleone in Sicily, Italy

The Godfather Part II, (Dir: Francis Ford Coppola, 1974) Taormina, Sicily, Italy The Godfather Part II was the first sequel to win an Oscar and because of that I have included it’s locations here without worrying that I haven’t included those of the fi…"

Film Fan reviewed Futuristic House from 'A Clockwork Orange' in London, United Kingdom

A Clockwork Orange (Dir: Stanley Kubrick, 1971) Skybreak, Warren Radlett, Hertfordshire, England Kubrick shot ‘A Clockwork Orange’ all over the UK, but the most memorable location is Mr. Alexander’s futuristic glass walled house in the countryside, nea…"

Film Fan reviewed The English Patient's Villa in Tuscany, Italy

The English Patient (Dir: Anthony Minghella, 1996) Pienza, Tuscany, Italy I have included ‘The English Patient’ because not only does it use expansively beautiful and truly eloquent locations, it would have been a particularly tricky film to chose loca…"

Film Fan reviewed Roman Holiday Apartment in Rome, Italy

Roman Holiday (Dir: William Wyler, 1953). Via Margutta 51, Rome, Lazio, Italy Most of the locations in ‘Roman Holiday’ are obvious, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and the streets of the city itself. The three locations really…"

Film Fan reviewed Amelie's Cafe in Paris, France

Amelie (Dir: Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001). Café des Deux Moulins, 15 Rue Lepic, Rue Cauchois, Montmartre, Paris, France This is a great film and Paris is a unique place to visit, especially the film’s director’s manor, Montmartre, so I was very disappoi…"

Film Fan reviewed Talented Mr. Ripley Nightclub in Rome, Italy

The Talented Mr. Ripley (Dir: Anthony Minghella, 2000). Caffe Latino, Via de Monte Testaccio 96, Rome, Lazio, Italy This film is an Italian travel brochure, how much did you want to go to Italy after you saw it? I haven’t been there but the town R…"

Film Fan reviewed Carter's Car Park (Get Carter) in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Get Carter (Dir: Mike Hodges, 1971). Gateshead Car Park, Trinity Square, Tyne and Wear, England. This grim film’s locations are equally grim, dirty, 70’s northern England staples. Dingy pubs, grey beaches, moldering B and Bs, greasy greasy spoons …"

Film Fan reviewed Morpheus's Staircase (the Matrix) in Sydney, Australia

"The Matrix (Dir: Andy and Larry Wachowski, 1999). Westin Hotel, Martin Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Location for the staircase scene. Most of the locations used in the filming of The Matrix were Sydney office blocks, including, the roof …"

Film Fan reviewed Max's Mansion (Mission Impossible) in Prague, Czech Republic

Mission Impossible (Dir: Brian De Palma, 1996). Europa Hotel, Vaclauske namesti 25, Prague, Czech Rebublic. This was the location used for Max’s house where the scene with the posh party is shot. Also filmed in Prague were the American Embassy scene…"

Film Fan reviewed Rocky's Training Steps in Philadelphia, United States

Rocky (Dir: John G.Avildsen, 1977). Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 26th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The most famous location in Rocky is probably the stairs he jogs up during the ’Gonna Fly Now’ training montage. …"

Film Fan reviewed The Rocky Horror Mansion in Reading, United Kingdom

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Dir: Jim Sharman, 1975). Oakley Court, Windsor Road, Oakley Green, Windsor, Berkshire, England. Most of the creepy castle’s interior and exterior shots, including Brad, Janet and Columbia’s rooms (or bordellos), the din…"

Film Fan reviewed The Blue Door (Notting Hill) in London, United Kingdom

Notting Hill (Dir: Richard Curtis, 1999). 280 Westbourne Park Road, Notting Hill, London, England. This is the location of William Thacker’s (Hugh Grant’s) famous blue door and for once what lies behind it was grander than what you see on screen (i…"

Film Fan reviewed Ferris' High School (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) in Chicago, United States

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (Dir: John Hughes, 1986) Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer, Road, Northbrook, Illinois, USA. John Hughes used this high school twice and both films are cult 80’s gems - ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ and ‘The Breakfast Cl…"

Film Fan reviewed Fear and Loathing at Circus Circus, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, United States

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Dir: Terry Gilliam, 1998). Stardust Hotel and Casino, 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Hunter S. Thompson’s drug crazed characters, Raoul Duke and Dr Gonzo are supposed to be staying at Las Veg…"

Film Fan reviewed The Church (The Graduate) in Los Angeles, United States

"The Graduate (Dir: Mike Nichols, 1968). United Methodist Church, 3205 D Street, La Verne, California, USA. While the United Methodist Church is a fairly attractive building it’s not that much too look at unless you’re a fan of 60’s classic ‘The Gra…"

Film Fan reviewed Harry Lime's Ferris Wheel (The Third Man) in Vienna, Austria

The Third Man (Dir: Carol Reed, 1949). Prater Amusement Park, Prater, Vienna, Austria . This was one of the first film locations to warrant a pilgrimage. War ravaged Vienna is so well cast in this film that many reviewers have said the city is like anoth…"

Film Fan reviewed Tiffany & Co. for alfresco breakfasts in New York, United States

Breakfast at Tiffany's (Dir: Blake Edwards, 1961). Tiffany & Co., 727 Fifth Ave., Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Strangely, in Truman Capote’s novel, Holly Golightly says she calms down by visiting Tiffany & Co. on 57th Street, which is where…"