When i was younger, because of my interest in dinosaurs i would always watch any film with a dinosaur in it. I saw a few of the Godzillas, and watched all the Sinbad and Harryhausen movies. This is one i always remember, just because it had what i thought was a cool name, and there were always a few scenes that stayed with me. I have still only seen it a few times, it's rarely shown, and i haven't seen it on DVD anywhere. Maybe i'll check after. The last time i saw it i was much older, and can say now that the effects have aged badly, as well as the rest of it. A typical storyline, but still interesting, and good to watch if you get the chance. Some good acting, some cheesy stuff, but funny, and a good one to show the kids if they have an interest in such things, as it is not as scary as Jurassic Park, but still has its moments.
In New York, Police have been receiving reports of a giant flying dinosaur which they of course think is a hoax. Soon however a number of civilians are eaten, snatched off rooftops while sunbathing. This moment i am always reminded of when i watch 'Marge in Chains', the Simpsons episode where Marge is arrested for shoplifting. There is a scene in which Otto is on a rooftop, and the camera swoops down on him from directly above. Anyway, Moriarty plays a thief who has just robbed a jewellery store and is hiding in the Chrysler building. There he finds what appears to be a nest, with eggs and parts of human corpses. Carradine plays the lead cop who soon realises the Aztec God Quetzlcoatl is the beast attacking. Soon Moriarty and Carradine are squaring off, Moriarty the only one who knows where the creature is, and wants to make sure if he makes a deal he will get something in return.
A seemingly silly idea for a film, but no less silly than Godzilla, King Kong, and many other monster movies. It is the same idea, updated for the eighties. Cohen gives some good camera-work over the city, meaning we never know when Q is going to attack, or from where, and the relationship between Carradine and Moriarty is interesting. Cohen always seems to choose strange and innovative topics for his film-making, ensuring he has gained a small cult status in the horror community. He has done better films, but this is still good. A strange mix of genres which does not always work, but is worth seeing anyway.
7 out of 10
In New York, Police have been receiving reports of a giant flying dinosaur which they of course think is a hoax. Soon however a number of civilians are eaten, snatched off rooftops while sunbathing. This moment i am always reminded of when i watch 'Marge in Chains', the Simpsons episode where Marge is arrested for shoplifting. There is a scene in which Otto is on a rooftop, and the camera swoops down on him from directly above. Anyway, Moriarty plays a thief who has just robbed a jewellery store and is hiding in the Chrysler building. There he finds what appears to be a nest, with eggs and parts of human corpses. Carradine plays the lead cop who soon realises the Aztec God Quetzlcoatl is the beast attacking. Soon Moriarty and Carradine are squaring off, Moriarty the only one who knows where the creature is, and wants to make sure if he makes a deal he will get something in return.
A seemingly silly idea for a film, but no less silly than Godzilla, King Kong, and many other monster movies. It is the same idea, updated for the eighties. Cohen gives some good camera-work over the city, meaning we never know when Q is going to attack, or from where, and the relationship between Carradine and Moriarty is interesting. Cohen always seems to choose strange and innovative topics for his film-making, ensuring he has gained a small cult status in the horror community. He has done better films, but this is still good. A strange mix of genres which does not always work, but is worth seeing anyway.
7 out of 10