Starman is directed with panache and confidence by one of my all time favorite directors John Carpenter; what follows is a fairly memorable ride. It's slightly derivative, but it's so entertaining, it didn't matter in the whole scheme of things. The heart and soul of this movie is Jeff Bridges; the weight falls on his shoulders, and he is more than up for the task. He could have played the role in very corny fashion, but he felt like somebody that wasn't human. Watching him evolve throughout the film was a delight to watch, and so was his chemistry with Karen Allen. Karen Allen is pretty awesome herself in a more subtle way. She is extremely likable, and very easy on the eyes to boot. There were a couple questionable decisions I had with her character, but other than that, she was excellent. I didn't care for the "government trying to stop him" thing though. It's a natural part of the movie and had to happen, but I thought it was rather blandly done and they didn't go far enough with it. They redeemed themselves with a pretty good ending to end things on.
Final Thoughts: Minor carps aside, I really enjoyed this film. It deserves to be talked about in the upper echelon of Carpenter's films. If you're a fan of Jeff Bridges & John Carpenter, or just want a solid Sci-Fi film to watch, this is a good selection
7.5/10
Final Thoughts: Minor carps aside, I really enjoyed this film. It deserves to be talked about in the upper echelon of Carpenter's films. If you're a fan of Jeff Bridges & John Carpenter, or just want a solid Sci-Fi film to watch, this is a good selection
7.5/10