I guess it isn't in the terrible spectrum, but I wouldn't say it is that good either. It has impact, but it isn't really a movie at all. This really is a troublesome watch to give a value. Though Romero does go off the rails a bit at times, particularly when he introduces one of the greatest threats to the elderly. If you can understand the metaphors as they are simultaneously too on the nose while being a bit confusing at times. Having their things stripped of value, struggling with medical services, and becoming an economic burden as their savings depreciate. Much of the PSA describes is the horrors of getting old. Its got some flare in the beginning and the end, and it serves well at eliciting a response in the audience. This isn't really a movie as it is a PSA from the Lutheran Church encouraging people to better take care of the elderly. I was not bored watching this.Ī lost classic newly released by George Romero? Well, not quite. Its not great, but I will give it credit. Its just like it happens and the movie gives up saying “fine.” I know it’s another language but I choose to read it as fine. Its supposed to be a downer ending but it has no impact whatsoever. Then the ending happens and its… the end, I guess. That is certainly the face one makes, pushing an old man out a window. From one moment she is pretty, the next she is hideous, but then the actress starts showing her facial range and they are all hilarious. And then they all get killed in ironic ways, until the director runs out of ideas and throws an old man out a window. One is greedy, one is gluttonous, two are lustful, one is, I don’t know, tired? I don’t think that is what they mean by sloth. Eight people end up at the estate of a former NAZI general and Duke each baring one of the seven deadly sins. This may not be the best movie, but it most certainly is in the running for the funniest. Its not Citizen Kane, but never does it try to be. Ultimately, this movie was meant to entertain. The animatronics aren't bad, but they themselves are mostly fodder so it undermines their scariness. Its just a ball pit and tables, nothing like going into a real play area. The halls look like what you would see at a Chucky Cheese and the birthday room looks like a party room at some low tier Chucky knockoff, but the main room just doesn't fit well. The lighting is great, actually giving scenes an ethereal quality at just the right time. The other kids are just murder bait and the towns people are irrationally evil. He looks menacing when he needs to be and then comically turns innocent once he is off the clock. Nick cage does a good job portraying a silent protagonist, though they don't as much of him. What better way to start Halloween with a big dumb action movie? This movie is low on horror, but it is still genuinely fun.
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