Has anyone ever came out and just admitted that Klaus Kinski cannot act worth a darn. But at least in that regard he fit in well with the rest of the cast of this festering boil of a movie. As with many Herzog movies, it starts off extremely interesting with some great views of the area where the action takes place. Sadly the action here is pretty much pointless and nonexistent. The dialogue is so silly, and delivered in such a wooden, choppy manner that you would almost think the actors were delibarately trying to give an awful performance. Truly was nearly impossible to watch. A few good looking ladies who add exactly nothing to the plot. The only positive thing I can say is that the music isn't as horrible in this ove as it is in many of his others. Goes in the category of a very interesting premise bungled by ham fisted directing and a screenplay that went on for an hour more than necessary.
Review of Aguirre, the Wrath of God
