OptikMatrix Reviews

Superman III (1983)

The Man of Steel is back...sort of

[27 December 2003]

(POSSIBLE SPOILERS)

I am split on my opinion of this movie. On the one hand, we have a great superhero film with excellent special effects and moments that delight and inspire. On the other hand, we have a sequel that fails to equal the power of its predecessors and has moments that provoke anger and confusion. Indeed, Superman III is a guilty pleasure at best and a major let down at worst.

The changes begin at the opening credits. If you're a fan of the first two films, you're naturally expecting something spectacular and semi-cosmic. Not so with this film. The credits slide across the bottom of the screen as a series of slapstick comedy incidents play out on screen. This is one of the movie's more perplexing and less favourable moments. The scene is played for laughs, which along with being a radical change in tone from the first two entries, fails to humour at all. This is the film's rough start, and is likely to turn off many people to Superman III instantly.

The most recognizable change in the series is the presence of Richard Pryor. What can I say? Pryor is hilarious. Watching him is a great experience, but he seems terribly out of place in a Superman film. Sometimes his Gus Gorman character is a delight, other times it is an annoyance. He receives way too much screen time, and in many instances Superman III appears to be more of a Pryor film than a Superman one. However, there are other times where Pryor shines as a good addition. He portrays the innocent, well-meaning, manipulated character of Gorman quite well, but these moments are few and far between.

Superman III also includes the addition of an evil Superman, and this is where the film gets very interesting. When the Man of Steel is exposed to synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar (via Gus Gorman), he is twisted into a dark, corrupted Superman. Christopher Reeve portrays this change beautifully and leaves with the impression that the new Superman is truly a force of menavolent darkness. After a few scenes displaying his new anti-heroic disposition, the dark Superman and good Clark Kent face off in a junkyard. This is easily the highlight of Superman III, and probably one of the major highlights of the entire Superman series. Whether or not the fight is occuring in reality or in the minds of the characters is ambiguous, but the visuals that result are fantastic. This leads us to the movie's most inspiring moment. After defeating the evil Superman, Clark rips open his shirt and reveals the clean "S" shield underneath and flies out of the junkyard. It is a great cinematic moment as well as a great Superman moment.

Superman III's final battle is, well, rather anticlimatic. Superman faces off with a giant super computer that has a mind of its own. Great concept, but it's executed fairly poorly on the screen. All of the effects and ingenuity appeared to go into making the technological colossus come to life instead of creating an entertaining fight sequence. In the end, Superman wins using brains instead of brawn. This seemed to be a cop-out on the part of the writers and producers, and the ending seems rushed and ill-planned. What we are left with is a film that starts and ends on a bad note.

Overall, Superman III is a mediocre Superman movie. Although it has outstanding special effects and a few moments that show that it is indeed a Superman film, it lacks the heart and verisimilitude of the first two. However, the movie does not deserve the burning it generally receives from critics, either. Christopher Reeve delivers another stunning performance as Kent and Superman and Annette O'Toole is charming as Lana Lang. The Man of Steel would not appear on the big screen again for four more years, with decidedly mixed results.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace

[21 December 2003]

There is a sort of stigma that surrounds this film. Superman fans either love it or hate it, and the general viewer mostly despises it. Indeed, in comparison to the other Superman films (1 and 2 especially), this entry leaves very much to be desired. I tend to stand on the middle ground when it comes to an opinion on this movie, and I'll tell you why.

Many people know the production history behind Superman IV. The Salkinds gave up the rights to Superman and low-budget studio Canon Films eagerly snatched them up. Christopher Reeve had previously stated that he would never don the red cape again, but with the Salkinds out of the picture and and the assurance that he could contribute to the script, he went right back to the role. The rest of the original cast also came back, also because the Salkinds were out. With all of this lined up and a great budget provided by Warner Brothers, Superman IV was slated to be a film that went back to serious tone of the original two. Of course, Canon slashed the budget in mid-production due to bankruptcy and a disastrous screening in Orange County left 45 minutes of footage on the cutting room floor. When it was finally released, Superman IV had been butchered, beaten, and severely under advertised. The best intentions went awry, and for many fans, the Superman film legacy had ended on a sad and heart-breaking note.

I agree, there is something sad and heart breaking about it, mainly that the movie was probably much more epic than what we were left with. The 45 minutes left out of the film involved a titanic battle between Superman and a prototype Nuclear Man and established the sub-plots that connected the rest of the film together. If such footage had been left in, the quality of the film could have been greatly increased.

The other gut-wrenching thing about the film is the intentions behind it. Reeve and the people involved had wanted to make a film that spoke to fans and to the world about the evils of nuclear weaponry. Behind it all, the movie had a heart, and sadly, many people failed to realize it.

There is no denying that there are some terrible moments in this film. Many times can you see the strings of Superman and/or Nuclear Man and the flying is no where nearly as beautiful or inspiring as it was in the other entries. On the moon you can see the folds in the black curtain of space and Superman is "gifted" with many powers that do not exist in the Superman mythos (he fixes the Great Wall just by looking at it). Despite these numerous errors, Superman IV does have some great moments. Christopher Reeve delivers a flawless performance of Superman and Clark Kent yet again and Gene Hackman is fantastic as Lex Luthor. The movie should be watched, if anything, for the UN speech. It is beautiful and carries a meaning in our current world.

All in all, Superman IV is a technical disappointment in comparison to the other films. It does, however, provide what the third film sorely lacked, and that was heart. We should not easily dismiss this movie, however simple it may seem to do so. May we hope that someday the lost footage will be restored.

Alien (1979)

A terrifying masterpiece

[30 November 2002]

The 1970's were not very good for sci-fi films. It was a decade littered with rehashed plots, cheap futuristic visions, and way too many "2001: A Space Odyssey" rip-offs. Sure, a few films stood out from the rest (Star Wars and A Clockwork Orange among them), but the 70's were generically disappointing for science fiction cinema. That is, until 1979 came along... In 1979, people were still reeling from the incredible genius of Star Wars. Star Wars was the ultimate intergalactic fantasy, complete with knights, a princess, a hero, and an evil empire. George Lucas made the final frontier fun, until Ridley Scott came along and made the universe a place of fear and unimaginable horror with Alien. Alien is nothing short of amazing. It's dark climate and extremely realistic feel make it one of the best movies of our time. By now everyone knows the plot; the crew of the mining vessel Nostromo land on LV-426 to investigate an SOS. While on the planet one of the crew members picks up an alien organism who grows and changes and picks off the crew one by one. It's a really simple story obviously (it couldn't have taken Dan O'Bannon more than 2 minutes to come up with the concept) but it develops at a great pace and is executed with an incredible eye for detail. The protaganists aren't your typical "cowboys in space" characters. They are normal, tough, gritty people who want to go in, get the job done, get payed, and get back home. They have no interest in boldly going where no man has gone before or fighting for truth, justice, or the American way. For them, work is hell. They are like the everyday person. So when the stealthy and deadly alien threat comes aboard the ship, they deal with it like any one of us would deal with it, and it is completely believable. The Nostromo ship itself also signaled a change in the sci-fi standard misconception that the future will be a place of perpetual sanitation. The Nostromo is dirty, grimy, and very realistic space ship that has spawned countless look-alikes over the years. A climate of fear is created when the Nostromo crew encounter the ultimate predator...the alien creature. The alien is the stuff of nightmares; a black, lumbering, quick and seemingly indestructible monster that kills with raw efficiency and without mercy. Throughout the film we are only shown bits and pieces of the alien, keeping up our interest level while at the same time scaring us out of our wits. When you finally do see the creature in full, it's clearly one of the most original and horrific screen monsters ever. Alien is a fantastic film that revolutionized the sci-fi genre. The scare factor fades after repeated viewings, but the movie's stylistic and unique appeal never seem to go away. The next film in the series, Aliens (directed by James Cameron of The Terminator) continues the Alien story but abandons the claustrophobic horror of the first in favor of non-stop, pulse-pounding action. Any fan of horror or sci-fi should see Alien. It's a great film with few flaws that will surely have you thinking twice about walking down a dark hallway.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

This makes it clear...darker is better

[15 June 2002]

On your first read of the title, you may think "Ah...the Ninja Turtles...kid's stuff". That conclusion is partially understandable, considering the fact that most people's minds drift towards the Saturday morning cartoon show, which was made for little kids. But if you are one of the handful of people who remembers the original TMNT comic book and how dark it was, you will probably think more of the name. This live-action version of the Teenaged Turtles reaches back into its comic book origins and sacrifices the kiddie stuff in favor of a darker, more brooding film. This is the key to this movie's greatness. It shows the Turtles how they were meant to be shown. The movie is still fun, though, supplying the viewer with all the early 90's teenager slang and ass-kicking that you can squeeze onto celuloid. The only problem is that the whole Ninja Turtles franchise has come with a love it or hate it tag attached to it, often times giving it a bad rap that it really doesn't deserve. The film is no Blade Runner or Spiderman by any means, but it's still a great little piece of cinema that you can just sit down with a bowl of popcorn (or maybe a pizza) and enjoy without much thought. Sadly, this is as good as the series gets (not that this movie could get much better). The sequels (TMNT 2: Secret of the Ooze and TMNT 3) aren't really that great. TMNT 2 lacks the gritty edge that makes this movie good (having Vanilla Ice on the soundtrack doesn't help much either) and TMNT 3 is obviously aimed directly for the little ones. This is the great little movie. COWABUNGA!!!

Tetsuo: The Iron Man (1989)

I have been changed forever...

[6 December 2001]

(WARNING: SPOILERS) This movie is something of a visual sensory overload, flashing grotesque cybernetic man/machine images in such rapid-fire speed that by the time it's all over you sit there wondering what just happened. What did I think of Tetsuo?

I loved it.

What can I say? I have a taste for the weird. And trust me, this movie defines weird. The basic story (if any) is pure cyberpunk, dealing with a rage-engulfed salaryman who's body is being taken over by grungy machinery. Throughout the film the protaganist is constantly trying to retain his humanity while at the same time dealing with an insane man with a taste for scrap metal, a psychotic woman in glasses, and bizzarre sexual fantasies. (I could not help being shaken a bit when the salaryman's groin sprouted a drill. With this new 'enhancement', Tetsuo proceeded to murder his girlfriend.)

Despite the weirdness, Tetsuo is an ingenious movie. The imagery will keep the viewer fascinated from beginning to end.

Tetsuo isn't for ones with a weak stomach. This is film chocked-full of goodies (explicit violence and gore) that will destroy the brain of the average viewer.

Snatcher CD-ROMantic (1992 Video Game)

This is a game to be played

[29 September 2001]

June 6, 1996. A mysterious explosion occurs in the Chernolton Research Facility in Moscow. Lucifer Alpha, a top-secret biological weapon, is released into the atmosphere, killing off 50% of the world's populous. Soon after, Lucifer Alpha mutates into non-lethal form.

50 years later, a mysterious android life-form begins appearing around Neo Kobe, Japan. It's motives and origins are unknown. They appear in winter killing humans and taking their place in society via artificial skin. This artificial skin allows the androids to imitate their victims down to the blood, making them almost indestinguishable from the real thing. As these mysterious bio-roids begin implementing their imitation skills, they become known as 'snatchers'.

Neo Kobe, Japan December 2047. You are Gillian Seed, an amnesiac assigned by the military as a 'junker' (Japanese Neuro-Kinetic Elimination Ranger). Your job is to eliminate all snatchers that you come across. Equipped with a state-of-the-art blaster and your navigator robot Metal Gear, you must move throughout Neo Kobe gathering clues and shooting up snatchers without getting yourself killed.

And so begins possibly the greatest game of all time. Snatcher will captivate you from the very beginning, opening up with an cinematic sequence on par with Hollywood's best cyberpunk films. And if you think that's great, wait until you get your blaster... The game pays so much attention to minor detail without losing the plot or character developement that it's almost frightening. You can enjoy the technology behind Gillian's shower and trenchcoat without sacrificing the game's serious tone. And trust me, this is not a game for the little ones. Snatcher is supported by a strong, mature storyline laced with enough gore and violence to satisfy even the most blood-hungry teenager. Another one of the game's triumphs is its ability to make a suspensful scene that makes your blood run cold. I can remember jumping in fear when Metal Gear's motion detector would go off in a dark room or hearing the fast-paced music when I would find a crucial piece of evidence. For an enhanced experience, play Snatcher in the dark... The story is more complex than you could imagine, but it's rather easy to follow, making the game all the more enjoyable. Finding a simple piece of paper on the ground could trigger hundreds of possiblities as to where to go and who to look for. And in a world where no one is quite what they seem to be, your detective skills will have to be as sharp as your eye.

Snatcher is more than a game, it's an emotional experience. You'll be playing without a break until the very end simply because your senses will be begging for more. You will be rewarded with a nice little plot twist at the end, too, so that's another one of the game's advantages. Snatcher is well worth tracking down and playing.

Just make sure not to get yourself killed out there.

Godzilla (I) (1998)

Lame

[22 September 2001]

MINOR SPOILERS I'm sorry, but this movie sucks. About the only thing it succeeds at is showing that Hollywood wastes too much time and energy (not to mention our money) on cheap special-effects-dominated rip-offs. Sometimes, you can catch a movie with no plot but it has enough eye candy to make you keep watching. But this so-called 'remake' fails to capture that. And baby Godzillas?! PLEASE! Spare me the pain of seeing little lizards that were clearly influenced by the Jurassic Park raptors kill and maim people WITHOUT blood or gore! Of course, I should've known better than to watch this, being that the Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich credits were on the back of the package...

Akira (1988)

Man, machine, and psychic mutation...

[15 August 2001]

If you got the balls to handle it, Akira is a great movie. The animation is frighteningly detailed with movements so smooth it's good enough to be the equivalent of a live-action thriller. The story is chock-full of cyberpunk fun, complete with a monolithic Blade Runner-esque city and a hard-core biker gang with a taste for anarchy. Sound like a bloodthirsty teenager movie? There's more to Akira than meets the eye. Under it's gore-and-violence tinted shell there is a deep message concerning the social makeup. Will I tell you? Now that would ruin all the fun, now wouldn't it? Part of Akira's greatness is that it doesn't have to be taken seriously for you to like it. You can just pop back on the couch and watch it as if it were a moving comic book. But, if you want to understand it's message and leave with something to think about other than wanting to be a biker-punk, you'll need to pay attention. This movie can be pretty hard to follow when it gets into full-motion, and missing as much as a minute will throw you completely off track. But have no fear. If you lose the plot you'll always have the beautiful imagery to feast on for the rest of the movie. To the teenaged viewer, Akira is just awesome. To the anime fan, it's a masterpiece. To the average adult, it's a heartless bloodbath with nothing to be displayed other than senseless violence (which is totally untrue, to anybody who thinks that). It may not be for everyone, but Akira is a movie to experienced at least once in your lifetime.

Johnny Mnemonic (1995)

An insult to the classic short story

[13 August 2001]

What is this? A movie? No wait, it's not good enough for that title. A remake? No, it's not good enough for that either. How about a cliche' ridden, bad acting-littered, this plot is going nowhere fast piece of cinema junk? Ah, that's what this is. Why must I be so scathing? Now c'mon, does this movie really deserve some slack? No, but I do for wasting my money on something like this. Now let's analyze it. Almost any movie with the credit 'Keanu Reeves' on the package or poster is a bad news to begin with. And that fact is painfully displayed with this movie. His lines are poorly executed, he makes his character as exciting as a box, and what little character he does have makes you think that he had one too many beers. Next in line is the plot. Ok, sure, at least it's half-good. But really now, with something that basic how could you expect to create a thrilling adventure? I could make a better story with two dogs and a leash (draw your own conclusions). What saves this movie? Nothing really, unless you're interested in Dina Meyer's sultry look. So please, spare yourself the pain of the movie and replace it with the superior short story.

Tron (1982)

classic cyberpunk story that's chock-full of good stuff!

[8 August 2001]

Tron is incredible. Why? First off, examine the plot. It's man versus computer in a techno-psychadelic universe. Second, look at the visuals. It's pure classic cyberpunk. It's a dark world lined with Atari graphics. Perfect setting for a story like this. Add these two together and who would want it any other way? Sure, the graphics are long outdated. Sure the animation bleeds a bit. But this set the standard for those modern day 'matrix-type' movies we all love so much. Give Tron a chance. You won't regret it.

Blade Runner (1982)

truly a stunning movie

[10/10 · 18 July 2001]

NOTE: This is my second comment on this film. I feel that my first comment was unable to show what I was trying to get across.

If ever there was a realistic film with fantastic F/X, great acting and style, and a story with a thousand facets to it, Blade Runner is that film. The scenario is something very new. Harrison Ford portrays a futuristic detective/bounty hunter on the trail of 4 murderous androids in an awe-inspiring 2019 Los Angeles setting. The entire movie is a profound mood piece of flying police vehicles, monolithic towers, a web of neon endorsement, and the questioning of what exactly makes us human. The future as seen in Blade Runner is a very real one and can even be applied to today's enviroment, a future that is the pure product of the Cyberpunk Movement. But Blade Runner should be appreciated for more than its superb vision and effects. The plot is a thought-provoking one with thousands of possiblities to the questions that may arise. With this kind of film, an all-star cast, and an awesome story with great F/X to support them, Blade Runner is a rare treat.

Clerks (1994)

original, new, and funny as hell

[13 July 2001]

Clerks is one of the most realistic and straight-forward comedies of the 90's. This film is any slacker's visual guide to life. The movie is strikingly original and comical, with sharp and witty remarks by the film's characters, most of all being Randall. So see this movie, especially if you're a slacker living life in a dead-end job.

Gunhed (1989)

entertaining

[13 July 2001]

This movie is pure fun. Ok....so it may be a bit cheesy at times, and maybe some of the plot curves make little sense, but who cares? It is still a decent cyberpunk movie to be watched. My friends and I love this movie and anyone with a little desire to have fun should too. See it. You may love it, you may regret it, but at least you gave it a chance.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

not what it is pictured to be...

[3 July 2001]

A.I. was the product of years of work and secrecy. There was not a lot of hype, there was a lot of speculation, and there was an eager collective of an audience awaiting the film they had argued over for the longest time. Opening day. The critics announce A.I. as the year's biggest film. Like any other curious fan, I go and check it out... What I saw was 2 hours of a kaliedoscopic futuristic fairy tale. A mechanical boy in search of love and the desire to be real. It was a familiar plot, but it was done with such care that it ALMOST saves the film from utter destruction. Almost... So what could have possibly destroyed the year's 'biggest sci-fi film'? Even though the movie's emotional roller-coaster ride might be a bit gut-wrenching for some, the story is a bit childish for the more mature viewers in search of more mature sci-fi. In a nutshell, what A.I. ends up becoming is nothing more than a jazzed-up story of Pinnochio. The more disturbing sequences temporarily revive the movie, making it a little bit more watchable. Brief sexual references seem to attempt to make the film more of an adult picture, but are hastily misplaced, creating a sort of crude humor. The only thing that kept the pace up and the story together was the cheery and cynical character of Gigolo Joe (Jude Law).

Overall, A.I is not for everyone. It's a good movie to see just once, but twice would be insane. In the hopes of continuing the dream of Stanley Kubrick, Spielberg fails to create a film that stands up against sci-fi epics like Blade Runner and Alien.

Pearl Harbor (2001)

overrated

[11 June 2001]

This movie is rip-off. I'd seen trailer after trailer for this movie promoting it as a big action flik, so I decided to go into the theater and see what all the fuss was about. What I ended up watching was three hours of cliche's and sappy love story. The film would have worked a lot better if they had balanced out the action and the romance, rather than allowing the love story to rule the film. This film is worse than some of the stuff I see on MST3K. Please, for your own good, don't see this movie.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

awesome!

[20 May 2001]

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS* Fast Times At Ridgemont High is definently the BEST teen flick ever made! This is a movie that almost all of us can or could relate to. Now c'mon, we've all known someone like Mark Ratner or Jeff Spicoli, and we've all had a teacher like Mr. Hand. This movie makes school look like the ultimate party (not that it isn't). Even though the eighties style and appeal are long gone, the troubles, triumphs, and tragedies of the characters will never fade away. This is a film to be watched. So grab a few friends, a bowl of popcorn, and some old memories and get ready to relive highschool. You'll wish you never graduated.

Æon Flux (1991–1995)

not the best ever, but still ok

[6 May 2001]

Aeon Flux is a great collection of animated intrigue, boasting both strange, weird stories and vibrant animation (finally something that's not japanese). The film's downside is that it fails to give the viewer a sense of the culture that surrounds the characters. It's mostly enclosed to one plot without a subplot to give support. Ok, maybe I am being a bit picky. So go out and rent Aeon Flux. Actually buying it maybe a bit rash if you're not a hard-core fan. Overall, pretty good, but not good enough.

Hackers (1995)

Not that bad

[16 April 2001]

*MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS* Hackers is a pretty good movie when you really examine it. The explanation of the underground New York hacker scene is a bit overdone and exaggerated but still interesting in its own right. For any hacker viewing this film, you may see the characters more as sharp computer gamers rather than serious hackers (I should know, at first I thought the same thing.) But the comic book-like cyber touches help to expand the overall personalities and opinions of the characters (when Dade's memory flashes TV screens and messages, for example.) Some of the lines are a bit cheesy, the plot predictable, and even though it may not have the cultural authenticity that some viewers may desire, Hackers is overall an entertaining film.

The Thing (1982)

Paranoia...a perfect way to bring fear to a perfect movie!

[22 March 2001]

*May Contain Spoilers* Terrifying, creepy, excellent, beautiful. All of these words describe The Thing, John Carpenter's best work to date. I'm not sure how, but the people behind this film sure know how to set a mood of believable paranoia! It's like, ya' never know who the thing is until WHAM!, a guy's head splits open or a dog's head drops off, leaving a huge tongue. The F/X do not disappoint, of course, and Kurt Russel's performance as the brave but yet moderately paranoid hero brings fear in itself. Watch it in the dark and see if you ever sleep again.

Nosferatu (1922)

Chilling

[22 March 2001]

Nosferatu is the first (popular one, at least)...and best...vampire film ever created. Terrific use of landscapes and dark castle corridors supported by great actors (the best being Max Schreck) sets an absolutely chilling feeling rushing through your veins. Graf Orloc has a completely different look to him than the other blood suckers of the Bela Legosi and Peter Cushing era. A beautiful dance of fear and unconditional romance, this film is highly recommended to ALL fans of the horror genre.

The Fly II (1989)

it's a pity that this film was ever released!!!

[17 March 2001]

*CONTAINS SPOILERS* The Fly 2 is the worst movie ever! The acting sucks, the F/X suck, and the story sucks! I can't believe I even took the time to watch this piece of trash! My eyes are still scorched from the pain! The son of the original Brundlefly, Martin Brundle, is adopted by his father's employers, Bartok Industries. Martin grows at an accelerated rate, and by the time he is 5, he looks like a 20 year old! The sinister Bartok is trying to perfect the telepods from the original. Many specimens are tested, including Martin's pet dog, but it backfires. (The teleportation of the dog is a sad attempt at adding a sense of emotion to the film. In the end, the dog is mutated and Martin cries away.) Many other poorly filmed sequences follow, including the quick mutation of Martin into Martinfly. Martin turns into his final form, a very reptillian-looking, fang-boasting fly monster and runs amok through out the complex, senslessly killing the company's employees. In one scene, a man's head is placed within an elevator shaft and POPS when the elevator comes down on him. Like a balloon! In the climax, Martinfly goes through the telepod with Bartok and comes out the other pod a human being. Bartok, however, is mutated into a savage, helpless monster, forced to eat muck and slop for the rest of his life. Martin and his girlfriend live happily ever after.

Ok, that said, THE FLY 2 is a mere spec of dust compared to the 1986 remake. See that instead.

The Fly (1986)

Mutated to perfection

[14 March 2001]

The Fly is definently the BEST horror movie in the field. The script is strong and interesting to say the least. The acting is superb; Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum show excellent chemistry on camera. However, I do not recommend this film to those who easily hurl at the sight of intense gore. The F/X are very unpredictable as Goldblum goes through many stages of mutation into the final form of "BrundleFly". The finale is entertaining, but this is one of the many times when the F/X take over your stomach and push your dinner out onto the floor. The film is almost flawless. A 9/10.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

gritty sci-fi action with killer actors and story

[5 March 2001]

T2 is the perfect action movie. It's got lots of explosions and heavy-metal action, a sleek and stylish hero, an awesome heroine and the kind of villain you don't find anywhere else. The effects are some of the field's very best and the story is strong and never gives up. An 8 out of 10.

Blade Runner (1982)

The most compelling noir/sf film ever created.

[10/10 · 26 February 2001]

Blade Runner is an absolute classic. The story is strong and deep, supported by an all-star cast and dazzling special effects that rival even some of today's standards. Wether you're into sci-fi, noir thrillers, drama or dark love stories, Blade Runner does not disappoint. You can't get the same experience anywhere else. I gave it 11 out of 10.

Heavy Metal (1981)

An ok movie, but not the best.

[26 February 2001]

This movie is fun and entertaining, despite two boring stories in the middle. The first two and last story are very strong, however, carrying enough content and plot to be movies on their own. The animation has a dirty yet comical style. I recommend this film to anyone interested in adult animation.