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I love this movie, and also really enjoy The Miracle Maker from 2000. Who woulda thunk a claymation movie could be so moving?
Another movie I enjoy (and I might be the only one) is 1993’s The Judas Project.
It’s a very well made faith-based movie. Burt Reynolds is the big name, but there’s plenty of talent involved. It does preach to the choir, but the choir needs encouragement sometimes. Mr. Reynolds said it was one of a handful of his movies that he was really proud of.
There was a song called Fast Cars back in the early 80 from a group called The Blades. I always remembered these lyrics:
“I want a car that’s a real go getter, has to do 200 or better, Fast Cars!”
There’s also a scene where a snake clearly bites him on the hand, although I’m sure it wasn’t venomous. At first I thought it was a double for Martin, but the shot doesn’t cut and it’s him.
I was 8 when it came out and it gave me a good scare. The more adult scenes went right over my head, but the spooky scenes really got me. It’s a well made morality tale.
He was way over the top. He is a good actor, so I lay most of that blame at the foot of the director. It’s his job to pull out the best performances. Maybe that’s what he wanted? Cage does calm down, only to lose it again during the stairs scene.
I remember seeing this back in 1984 and there was a low murmur throughout the audience when this happened. It was a wow moment.
I agree with your assessment, except for ALIENS. Cameron stayed true to the mythos created in the first film, then took it in a logical direction. Yes, the movie does have more action, but it also features horror, suspense, and a good dollop of sci-fi. People who call ALIENS an action movie have apparently forgotten about the slow-burn buildup. It’s nearly an hour before it begins to hit the fan. Even after the initial battle with the xenomorphs, there are plenty of quiet, albeit still tense, moments.
A big part of the reason ALIEN3 fell apart is it went backwards. We’ve already seen what one of these things can do. Plus, having Ripley “infected” took ALL the suspense out of the movie. She’s the character we care about, but she’s in no danger from the marauding xenomorph. There’s no reason to care or get emotionally involved in the story.
I appreciate your well thought out comments.
Wow, did you even watch the same movie? I find it hard to believe that someone could misunderstand such a simple, sweet movie. Eli was not there to be their child, he was there to help them fall in love again - and remind them that God loves them.
I suppose everyone comes at a movie with their own biases and pre-conceived notions, but to find this movie cruel is way off the mark. Heal whatever it is that’s hurt you, then give this movie another shot.
I agree completely. This movie came out in the late 60s, so I imagine those who saw it stoned or trippin’, or hipsters who liked to spout poetry, probably found it profound. The first couple hours are amazing, and tell an engaging story. Once it’s all psychedelic lights, the movie goes off the rails.
I watched this last night for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed it. I had absolutely no idea what the story was about, but as a student of history, I felt a true creeping dread as the Manson parts played out. Manson and his followers were evil, and I admit I was elated watching them get their asses handed to them.
Hudson's courage is a mile wide, but an inch thick. He's OK as long as things are going well, but he's not a natural born leader. If Hicks had remained a whiner throughout I don't think he'd be nearly as well liked today. To Cameron's credit, he let Hudson go out a hero. Conversely, Burke was a slime bag from the beginning, and he died as a weasel. The audience was glad to see him get his comeuppance.
It is a wonderful plot device that helps lead to some thrilling scenes. Cameron was the right person for this sequel.
I agree it's silly, but I disagree it ruined the movie. ALIENS is a smart, well-written sequel, and one scene like this can't erase all that came before.
Is this the episode where Felix is afraid to fly? I remember seeing this as a kid, but the only thing I recall is the end when the pilot decides to fly a little crazy (I think). I’ve wanted to see this again for so many years!
Norman is a chicken-choker in the original novel.
The head scene was filmed earlier, but in the early version it didn’t pop out. When Hooper approached the hole in the hull, the head was already there. Spielberg mentions in the making of documentary that he thought there was one more scream he could get, and that’s when they filmed the second version, done in Verna Field’s pool. Somewhere I saw Spielberg talking about how they filmed that several different ways, trying to get the timing of the shock right.
The shark passages deliver in the book, but it’s really a bloated vessel otherwise. Brody is nowhere near as likable, Ellen is an adulterer who longs for the rich life, and Hooper is a spoiled rich kid (who sleeps with Brody’s wife). The mayor and Quint are about the same in both versions. The book is worth the read if only to confirm how sublime the movie is.
Ha! Nope, just a fan of Jeremy Camp’s music and good movies.
I recall seeing this in the theater and there was a visceral reaction to that particular scene. Keep in mind, this was only about ten years after the Vietnam war and emotions were still pretty raw. People also cheered after every kill in Rambo II.