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You either like Rob Zombie's films or you don't. Let's just say I'm in the former group. House of 1000 Corpses is one of my all-time favourite 'weird' films and I have some fondness over The Devil's Rejects too. His take on Halloween sits very well with me; I think it's one of the stronger entries in the Halloween series, but I admit that the sequel was a bit of a false note. I had a lot of fun with The Haunted World of El Superbeasto though. So overall, I mostly dig what Zombie feeds me. And thus I found myself interested in his latest film: The Lords Of Salem.
If you throw Rosemary's Baby and Eraserhead in the same pot, cook it to where most of what was once a story has boiled away and only weird images remain, serve it with a typical Zombie soundtrack and some 70s juice, you get The Lords Of Salem. As the film progresses, any logic blurs out and it becomes a style-over-substance film. But then this is exactly what David Lynch has built a career on, so I'm not necessarily against that. And to be fair, The Lords features some interesting and at times frightening visuals that can best be described as weird yet haunting, incomprehenisble yet amusing. In fact, the whole thing seems to culminate in something taken from Lovecraft, which is never a bad source to tap.
The acting is what it is: between solid (Bruce Davison, Judy Geeson, Meg Foster, Ken Foree, Dee Wallace, Patricia Quinn, Jeff Daniel Phillips) and only barely decent (Sheri Moon in the lead part). We know that Zombie likes to work with icons from film aeons long passed, and it's a pleasure to see them. But his wife, and muse, though stunning as Baby Firefly in his first two films, lacks the skills to carry this film.
You may like this film and then you may not. It all narrows down to personal taste more than anything else. Only after you've seen the film can you truly assess the level of entertainment it provides for you. It's not all the way scary, nor is it absolutely brilliant. But if previous Zombie films managed to put a smile on your face, this one might just work the magic for you too.
I was pleased with The Lords Of Salem. I do not think the world of it, but I had a good time with it.
And if only Redford had been cast, that film would have been perfect.
I think the world of RB, I think only the local village of TLOS. It's a bit like this: RB, for me, is first class caviar. The Lords, by comparison, is a can of sardines. But hey, every now and then, sardines taste good. ;-)
I like mind-screws when there's a challenge to figure out the who, what and why behind the story. I like them a whole lot less when there's no challenge to them at all. The Lords rests somewhere in the middle for me. And I'm sure that my affection for Zombie's style allows me to perhaps overcompensate the film's weaknesses a little. ;-) So I can't give people a strong recommend for this film lest they think me insane. See it on your own free will and then we'll talk, or don't see it at all. :-)
On a separate note, I didn't recognise Mark Strong at first! :O It is obviously been left open for a follow up!
One of the actors better releases and there's lots to get involved in and an array of familiar faces on show. Maybe drags on a little too long for some but well worth a watch of anyones time
The Germans have developed a new kind of Zeppelin, one which they plan to use in an attack on British morale. Using his mixed German parentage, army lieutenant Geoffrey Richter-Douglas (York), following a staged defection must board the Zeppelin, and while on it's test flight, destroy it. Richter-Douglas' mission is made all the more tougher when Colonel Hirsh (Diffing) announces that the Zeppelin has completed the test flight, and is being put through it first mission, to attack the British through their history and steal the Magna Carta.
I have not seen much of York's work, but here, I found him to be an underwhelming lead.
Elke Sommer ranking: 11/16
I loved that movie. It was so entertaining.
Then I think you're in for a real treat, along with some more Elliot Carver in it.
MUHUHUHAHAH! Excellent!
Having lived in Turks and Caicos Islands and Grand Cayman with my boyfriend in the 90s, who was an offshore funds lawyer and then a banker, I can tell you that The Firm is total fiction. Though there are criminals in all industries, the offshore banking industry is tightly regulated and most offshore workers won't commit crimes not only because of the thought of jail but simply having to leave the islands for colder climates.
In addition, Grand Cayman is so conservative that they used to shut down the dancing at night clubs on Saturday night at midnight because Sunday was holy. Then, on Sunday night, people would be at clubs drinking but no music until midnight when the music would start along with the dancing.
Although the Turks and Caicos Island had a few more "cowboys" and expatriate parties than Grand Cayman, it was still just a bunch of Brits and Canadians hanging out at a few pubs with their families trying to stay away from the tourist traps.
On occasion there would be an affair between a banker's wife and a tennis pro, or that sort of thing, but mostly people lived quieter lives there than they would in their own country.
That movie was the first time I really realized how some strange industries are portrayed so differently in the movies from the way they are in real life. Eye-opener for sure.
I bet you will get into it Chrisisall! I know i did, and i am sure i will watch the 3rd as and when it happens? :-bd
Seeing several interviews with Donner he was truly heart broken, he had a vision for the character and dearly loved the mythology.
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Still stands as my favorite Seagal film. Gets right to the point, has some great action scenes, fantastic finale, and great accents - though the dialogue is mediocre at times. This was Steven in his prime, before he got all bloated and old.
What a fantastic film! Brilliant performances from all the main characters! Was rooted from the word go, would certainly recommend this one for a viewing!
I got to see it in theaters as a bit of relaxation from when I was an RA, and I loved it. Everyone fell asleep during it, which was really pathetic on their parts. If it lacks explosions or nudity every minute, it's dull to some people. Incredibly moving film.
I still need to see that. I can't imagine how some people find the story of America's struggle to reunite itself and its people across racial lines boring.