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I had hoped this would be better

posted 5 years ago by snepts (11123)
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Why, I don't know.
I'm not an Arnold fan, but I had hoped with the dystopian future and an over-the-top Richard Dawson, it might deliver some colorful excitement. But it was too cheap and campy for me. That "Captain Freedom" complained about the costume and the whole endeavor seemed like they were acknowledging it was not very convincing. And the wisecracks didn't help, either.

[–] Starman (412) 5 years ago

Only campy films have a way to create the most powerful experience by aiming for the infinite depth of senses instead of being kept in check by limitations of reality. It makes sense why some people would call it campy then, it always had such a profound impact, definitely a life alterning film for me in the late 80's.

[–] Drooch (5333) 3 years ago

Good shout.