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Escape from New York (1981)
Classic 80-s action
A true classic. Crude, nonsensical, raw and to the point. Action movies of today are supposed to be funny but the simple rawness of this film make it a standout. Only thing pulling it down is the tempo which with today's standards seem impossibly slow. Yet this, Terminator 1, Apocalypse Now and Predator just are so much better.
More words needed to be added so Watch it! Absolutely worth the time. Saw it the first time 1982 and then again a couple of years later and now in 2022. Holds up strong. Russel as Plussken is great and Lee v Cleef as Hauk is good bbbvvnbfsfjnbnjjmmmnnnnnbcfgjkn. Ghvvhjm.
Moby Dick (2011)
Sadly, an unnecessary remake
Unfortunately, this remake should have remained undone. Despite reputable actors, the film does not touch and the tension never arises. The directing and the screenplay is weak, e.g. suddenly we are informed that the Pequod has been to sea for 30 months(!), while it appears as they just left harbor. The madness of Ahab comes out as likable and understandable and the rationality and the sense of Starbuck appears theatrical. The three harpooners play inconspicuous parts in the film instead of adding to the tension. Ishmael - poorly played with a constant snug smile by Charlie Cox - looks simply ridiculous throughout the film. In summary a disappointing remake.