Skyhawk95 Reviews

Underdog (2007)

Great Family Movie

[10/10 · 30 June 2015]

I realize many really raked poor UnderDog over the coals, but I loved this film. I watched U-Dog when I was a kid and thought the movie stayed pretty faithful to the little Superhero. I took the family to the showing after a picnic. My son and grandson were having a blast with it and my daughter even warmed up (she hadn't trusted my movie choices since I took her to see E.T. when she was 3 yo ~ scared her silly ~ still hate E.T.).

This film is a heartwarming fantasy and the human/animal interaction is superb and the pace is excellent. Recommend you pick it up (or buy it on sale) so you can have a few laughs with the family.

The Exorcist (1973)

Exceptional Psychological Thriller

[9/10 · 30 June 2015]

I loved this movie and seeing it at a drive-in theater only improved the experience. As I am sure everyone knows, the scene where the possessed spins her head and projectile vomits was a classical for years (and it was spoofed superbly in Scary Movie 2). I realize this was suppose to be a thriller, but I was laughed at most of the scenes. I nearly lost it when my best friend screamed like a girl during the vomit scene because when my sister whipped her head around her long hair hit him in the face. This movie is a great way to drift off into fantasy horror for a couple of hours. The pace is good and the characters well-defined. I wholly recommend you pick it up and preferably watch it cuddled-up with your significant other.

The Dark Secret of Harvest Home (1978)

Spooky Psychological Thriller

[8/10 · 30 June 2015]

Okay folks, I am not one to get scared by movies, but this gem still haunts me at times today. As a young, newly-married airman in '78 (still waiting for my bride to join me) I am thinking might as well watch this since nothing else is on (wasn't hooked to cable). It starts a bit slow as characters and the village's odd nature are reveal. It's pace keep you hooked. However, I was caught totally unaware at the climactic scene. I actually did one of those silly crab-walks away from the TV while attempting to stop gasping (and resume regular breathing). I slept little that night and intermittently for the next couple of weeks.

As another rater posted ~ this is not your excessive blood & gore movie. However, the twists and psychological impact are definitely going to stick with you.

Now, I sure most are thinking "aw, he was just a wimpy zoomie", but I have watched A clockwork Orange, The Exorcist, Misery, Play Misty for Me, Psycho, Saw I & II (bored after the 2nd), The Shining, The Wicker Man, etc, with nary a flinch. This one may have impact me more since I grew up in the and the isolation rang true with me. Not to mention I grew up around some pretty superstitious people ~ one of my Aunt's claimed she was born a soothsayer (& people believed her). I knew primitive Baptists, Pentecostal snake handlers, and many more "unique" individuals. This movie exposed my "inner-hick" and had me thanking God I moved away from my root.

I would definitely recommend this if you like being startled (does that make me evil?). And I recommend you stick around for the whole ride.