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  • Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

    Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

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    On a budget of $1.25 million, Friday the 13th Part 2 grossed $21.7 million in the US. As you’d expect, critics were none too kind towards the movie, with Roger Ebert giving it 1/2 a star. While not as big a hit as the original, Paramount still decided to move ahead with another sequel. Steve Miner returned to direct and offered an idea to make this entry stand out: shoot it in 3D. In the early 1980s, there was a mini-revival of 3D movies thanks to the success of Comin’ at Ya! Because of the new technology, filming was more complicated, with setups taking hours and actors having to perform multiple takes. To accommodate for theaters that couldn’t show 3D movies, Paramount spent an extra $2 million on a 3D conversion. Despite these setbacks, Friday the 13th Part 3 slashed onto screens on Friday, August 13, 1982.

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    Synopsis

    Chris Higgins (Dana Kimmell) and her friends are going on a weekend trip to her old home, Higgins Haven. Joining her are Debbie (Tracie Savage), Andy (Jeffrey Rogers), Shelley (Larry Zerner), Vera (Catherine Parks), and Rick (Paul Kratka). Unbeknownst to them, Jason Voorhees (Richard Brooker) hides in a nearby barn, having survived the last film. At first, Jason kills a gang – Ali (Nick Savage), Fox (Gloria Charles), and Loco (Kevin O’Brien) – when they break inside. Before too long, Jason makes his way to Higgins Haven and starts picking everyone off one by one. At one point, Chris reveals to Rick that she came back to confront her fears after a traumatic experience. As the bodies keep piling up, it’s up to Chris to fight off Jason and try to survive the night. Will she be able to fend him off, or will she be Jason’s next victim?

     

    Review

    On its own, Friday the 13th Part 3 is a fairly standard slasher film, but that’s not bad. The film gives you what you want in a slasher: likable characters, gruesome kills, and a basic story. What makes this stand out is its use of 3D, namely the old-school gimmick of throwing stuff at the screen. They throw popcorn, yo-yos, eyeballs, harpoons, pitchforks, marijuana cigarettes, and baseball bats toward the camera, which adds to the fun. Just seeing how far they go to justify the 3D cameras adds to the charm. Admittedly, you won’t get the same experience without a 3D setup, but it’s still fun to see in 2D. Unfortunately, the 3D is the only thing this movie has going for, but it has plenty to offer. Just don’t go in expecting anything new and groundbreaking in this entry.

    Like the first two movies, this one has some fun, likable characters that you feel bad for when they die. Though not as memorable as Adrienne King or Amy Steel, Dana Kimmell still makes for a good final girl. She has a warm, innocent charm that makes it more impactful when she goes toe-to-toe with Jason. Larry Zerner steals the show as the loveable prankster Shelley, who feels he has to scare people for their attention. He’s also notable for providing Jason with his iconic hockey mask, replacing the flour sack from the last film. Speaking of Jason, Richard Brooker does an excellent job giving Jason an imposing presence and making him more threatening. The cherry on top of the sundae is the music, particularly the theme song, easily the most memorable. Overall, Friday the 13th Part 3 is pretty basic, but the 3D makes it more enjoyable.

     

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  • Evolution (2015)

    Evolution (2015)

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    Lucile Emina Hadžihalilović is a French writer and director who’s worked in the industry since the late 1980s. After graduating from La Femis, she worked with noted French filmmaker Gaspar Noé on Carne and I Stand Alone. Noé was also the cinematographer on Lucile’s first film after graduation, La Bouche de Jean-Pierre, in 1996. She gained a lot of attention for 2004’s Innocence starring Marion Cotillard and Hélène de Fougerolles. The film won numerous awards at the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival, Istanbul International Film Festival, and Stockholm Film Festival. Ten years after her big break, she followed that up with an 18-minute short film called Nectar in 2014. For her next feature film, she drew on the real-life experience of having her appendix removed as a child. The result was the 2015 body horror film Evolution, premiering at the Portland International Film Festival in 2016.

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    Synopsis

    In a remote village, a young boy named Nicolas (Max Brebant) finds a dead body while swimming in the ocean. He tells his mother (Julie-Marie Parmentier), and she dives down to see it but only finds a red starfish. After getting into a fight with some boys, Nicolas’ mother takes him to a hospital for treatment. The doctors give him an injection above the stomach and room him with other boys who’ve had similar injections. Once released, Nicolas starts wondering if his mother and the other women in the village have been lying to him. He sneaks out at night and sees the women performing some bizarre ritual in the nude. Later, Nicolas notices that his mother has odd growths on her back that look like cephalopod suckers. However, what he’s about to discover about the injections will be more horrifying than he could’ve ever imagined.

     

    Review

    Going into Evolution, I had no idea what to expect other than a typical French film: slow and artsy. While it’s slower-paced and more about visuals, this is possibly one of the strangest movies I’ve seen lately. There are plenty of long, static shots that create a feeling of isolation, and the slow pace makes you feel uneasy. There’s very little dialogue, as the filmmakers rely more on the visuals than on having characters explain things. Much like The Human Centipede, I feel like the concept is more disgusting than what the movie presents us with. Thankfully, this film is much better than Tom Six’s notorious shocker, and I’m curious to see Lucile Hadžihalilović’s other work. Regardless of whatever issues I had, I have to commend her work, as this movie has an eerie presence. Above all else, this is undoubtedly a treat to the eyes.

    The acting is the stereotypical brooding, melancholy performance you would expect from a French arthouse film. Everyone delivers their lines so joylessly that it almost sucks the happiness out of you and put you to sleep. For his part, Max Brebant makes for a decent protagonist, being just as confused about what’s happening as we are. Plenty of people can relate to being a kid who doubts authority figures and questions everything they’re told. Julie-Marie Parmentier works as the mother figure who seems calm and peaceful, but has a dark side to her. There are some genuinely bizarre visuals sprinkled throughout, though they’ll confuse you more than scare you. Even at slightly over 80 minutes, the film feels padded and ends so abruptly that you’re unsure what you saw. Overall, Evolution certainly isn’t a bad movie, but it’s not one I see myself revisiting anytime soon.

     

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  • The Godfather (1972)

    The Godfather (1972)

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    In 1967, Paramount Pictures announced they would be backing the latest book by author Mario Puzo to adapt to film. Titled The Godfather, the book was published in 1969 and became an instant best-seller, selling over nine million copies. Following the publication, studio executive Robert Evans started looking for a director, preferring an Italian American to add authenticity. After getting turned down by Sergio Leone, Peter Bogdanovich, and Arthur Penn, Evans’ assistant suggested an up-and-coming Francis Ford Coppola. After finding Puzo’s book sleazy and sensational, Coppola initially turned it down but changed his mind due to financial problems. At the time, Paramount was not doing well as most of their past films bombed at the box office. The studio took issue with the casting decisions, inflating budget, and unconventional filming throughout the production. Despite these setbacks, Coppola’s The Godfather finally hit theaters in March 1972.

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    Synopsis

    Michael Corleone (Al Pacino) returns home from the war for the wedding of his sister Connie (Talia Shire). His father, Vito (Marlon Brando), is the don of a massive crime league who cares for his family. Unfortunately, Vito has his life threatened when drug baron Sollozzo (Al Lettieri) asks for his assistance and gets rejected. Vito’s put in the hospital while his son Sonny (James Caan) takes over and accepts the offer. Things progressively worsen as an all-out war between the five families breaks out, Vito worrying for his sons’ safety. He has Michael relocate to Sicily while Fredo (John Cazale) takes shelter in Las Vegas until everything blows over. While they’re away, Sonny gets gunned down by gangsters, but Vito doesn’t want anyone acting out in vengeance. Coupled with Vito’s failing health, Michael moves back home and takes the reins to try and preserve the family.

     

    Review

    Honestly, The Godfather is one of those movies where I’m not sure if there’s anything new I can add. All I can offer is my perspective on what’s considered one of the greatest films in American history. Incredibly, Francis Ford Coppola went from working with Roger Corman on low-budget quickies to directing an American classic. Working with cinematographer Gordon Willis, he adds a quiet, somber tone to the proceedings, even in the more violent scenes. This melancholy tone is further exemplified by composer Nino Rota’s brilliantly haunting score, which has become iconic. The cast includes so many great performances that it’s hard to narrow down to just a few standouts. Suffice it to say that there’s not a single weak, and everyone delivers a stellar performance. If I must single out a few standout actors, they’d have to be Marlon Brandon, Al Pacino, and James Caan.

    While on the surface, it seems like a bloody mafia movie, it’s a melancholy tale about family, betrayal, and loyalty. Marlon Brando gives Vito Corleone a calm, understated performance where you get all the information from his facial expressions. Al Pacino is similarly reserved, but he has moments where he explodes as he gets more entangled in the family. James Caan comes off as the cocky older brother trying to keep the family together but making bad decisions. Other highlights include Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Abe Vigoda, and even character actors like Joe Spinell. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the incredible makeup effects by Dick Smith, who can make Marlon Brandon unrecognizable. The slow pace and three-hour runtime might put off modern audiences, but it’s considered legendary for a reason. Overall, The Godfather is a cinematic masterpiece everyone should see at least once.

     

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  • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

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    On an estimated budget of $165 million, Doctor Strange grossed over $232 million domestically and $677 million worldwide. The film also earned critical appraisal and an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects but lost to The Jungle Book. In 2017, Scott Derrickson announced that he would be returning to helm a sequel and finalized the deal in 2018. Unfortunately, Marvel and Derrickson announced in 2020 that he would be leaving the project over creative differences. Despite his reluctance due to how Spider-Man 3 turned out, Sam Raimi agreed to take on the project. Michael Waldron, who previously wrote Rick & Morty and Loki, was brought to rewrite the script with Raimi. Principal photography began in November 2020, and much of the cast was excited to be working with Raimi. After numerous delays due to COVID and rescheduling, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness hit theaters in May 2022.

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    Synopsis

    A young woman named America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez), who can travel between dimensions, ends up in our world. A giant, one-eyed creature is chasing after her, which Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) sees and goes to fight. After he rescues her, America explains her situation to Strange and Wong (Benedict Wong) and asks for their help. Strange decides to visit Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) for assistance, only to learn she sent the monster after Chavez. It turns out Wanda wants America’s powers to travel to an alternate dimension where she can be with her sons. Strange refuses, so Wanda attacks Kamar-Taj, and America accidentally teleports herself and Strange to another world. Since Wanda’s power comes from a book called The Darkhold, Strange needs to find its antithesis, the Book of Vishanti. With the fate of the multiverse at stake, will our heroes succeed, and what will happen to America?

     

    Review

    Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is probably one of the most bizarre and insane Marvel movies. On the one hand, its out-there nature helps it stand out from the glut of superhero movies. On the other hand, its bizarre tone and convoluted plot may not attract more casual viewers. Without going into spoilers, there is so much going on in the story that it can be overwhelming. With Sam Raimi at the helm, this movie has the pulp superhero style as his Spider-Man trilogy and Darkman. Raimi also manages to work in some horror movie elements, one particular moment reminding me of Evil Dead II. For a PG-13 Marvel movie, there’s a surprising amount of carnage, with characters dying in horrifically brutal ways. They manage to go just far enough with the gore that the movie teeters the line between PG-13 and R.

    Benedict Cumberbatch is solid as the titular character, delivering plenty of charisma and wit mixed in with pathos. Relative newcomer Xochitl Gomez works well off of Cumberbatch, though she can come off as an annoying sidekick. The stand-out performance is from Elizabeth Olsen, who manages to be both terrifying and sympathetic as the Scarlet Witch. She’s one of those villains who does horrific things, but you can understand her motivation to have an everyday life. While Rachael McAdams has more to do this time around, Chiwetel Ejiofor has a much smaller role. As with any Marvel movie, the action sequences are larger than life and exciting, especially with Raimi at the helm. What helps is the score by Danny Elfman, which is probably one of the more memorable scores in the MCU. Overall, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness may be a mess, but it’s an enjoyable mess.

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  • Slutty the Clown (2022)

    Slutty the Clown (2022)

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    Claire Bacon is a model and photographer from the UK who has worked on various shoots. She specialized in finding rundown, abandoned, and neglected urban areas and staging elaborate photoshoots with her husband Richard. In addition, she’s dabbled in cosplay, designing her costumes and creating unique characters, one of which was a psychopathic clown. At some point, she met aspiring filmmaker Joe Cash, who I talked about in my Carnal Monsters review. With his help, Claire expanded her character, Slutty the Clown, and the two discussed ideas for potential movies. Cash cast her for the short film She Dogs of the SS, which was part of the anthology Grindsploitation 9. After that, they gathered a budget of £500 and shot their dream project featuring Claire’s character. Following a brief filming period, Slutty the Clown finally premiered on the streaming service Troma NOW in 2022.

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    Synopsis

    Slutty the Clown (Claire Bacon) is a crazed, sex-obsessed psychopath who wanders the English countryside looking for victims. Two urban explorers, Cheryl Williams (Lauren Annetts) and Mia Rosemary (Eve Bamfield), check out some ruins near where Slutty resides. They stumble across Slutty’s residence during their exploration and proceed to deface it, not knowing who lives there. Naturally, Slutty is none too happy about strangers messing with her things, so she sets her eyes on the girls. After running into her, the girls watch a video from Professor Fellatio (Lloyd Kaufman), explaining who or what Slutty is. They even get a warning from survivalist Sean Voorhees (Ari Lehman) about what Slutty is capable of. Unfortunately, the girls don’t listen to the alarm, and they get captured and tortured by Slutty. Will the girls be able to escape, or will they be the latest victims of Slutty the Clown?

     

    Review

    Once again, I’d like to thank Joe Cash from Screaming Screening for reaching out to me to review his movies. Unfortunately, many of the problems I had with his previous film are here. Like Cash’s last effort, this barely qualifies as a movie since there’s hardly a plot or characters. Sure, things happen, and people are in it, but aside from Slutty, none of the leads even have names. I know I mentioned the other female leads by name, but they never refer to each other as such. Even the synopsis I provided is a series of random events rather than a cohesive plot. I understand that low-budget filmmaking is challenging, but that’s no excuse for whatever dreck this is. Admittedly, I don’t go into a movie called Slutty the Clown expecting Citizen Kane, but I at least expect competency.

    For her part, Claire Bacon seems to be having fun playing the titular character, skipping around with psychotic glee. She seems to be the only one since the two other leads look disinterested and don’t want to be there. Lloyd Kaufman seems confused in his cameo, and Ari Lehman is giving a performance that’s almost too good for this. To call the filmmaking shoddy would be an understatement, as there are times when it’s hard to tell what’s happening. Not only that but there are at least six or seven times where a “Missing Reel” title card pops up. I’m not sure what happened behind the scenes, but they should’ve either reshot the missing scenes or scrapped the footage. The movie is only an hour long, but there are far better ways to kill an hour than watching this. Overall, Slutty the Clown is a waste of time.

     

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  • The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

    The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

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    Born Nicolas Kim Coppola in 1964, Nicolas Cage is one of the most iconic actors of the last few decades. After starring in various films in the 1980s, Cage won an Oscar for Best Actor for 1995’s Leaving Las Vegas. The 1990s were a defining point in Cage’s career, appearing in blockbusters like The Rock, Con Air, and Face/Off. Unfortunately, going into the 2000s, Cage’s career took a nosedive as he started taking roles in lesser movies. Due to his extravagant lifestyle, he owed the IRS thousands of dollars and accepted any part he could. In the mid-2000s, Cage was memed for his over-the-top performances in movies like Vampire’s Kiss and The Wicker Man. Around 2018, Cage got a script that he initially turned down because of how it poked fun at his career. However, writer-director Tom Gormican convinced him to star in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

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    Synopsis

    Nicolas Cage has fallen on hard times, struggling to get acting roles and having a strained relationship with his family. After a particularly embarrassing moment at a party for his daughter Addy (Lily Sheen), Cage decides he’s going to retire. That changes when his agent Richard Fink (Neil Patrick Harris) offers him a job: $1 million for a party appearance. Cage agrees and is flown out to Majorca to meet multi-billionaire and massive fan Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal). Though initially annoyed, Cage starts to warm up to Javi, becoming fast friends and bonding over Paddington 2. One night, Cage is abducted by CIA agents Vivian Etten (Tiffany Haddish) and Martin Etten (Ike Barinholtz). They suspect Javi of abducting the daughter of an anti-crime politician and want Cage to investigate. He reluctantly agrees to help, though he soon learns that there’s more at stake than he initially thought.

     

    Review

    First and foremost, I’m a Nicolas Cage fan, and I think he doesn’t get enough credit for his work. To me, he’s one of those actors who can make a good movie great and a bad film watchable. Would anybody remember movies like Deadfall or The Wicker Man if Cage wasn’t in them? Thankfully, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a case where Cage makes a good movie great. This is Nicolas Cage at his best, combining his trademark manic energy with a quiet solemness for the dramatic moments. Pedro Pascal gives a scene-stealing performance as the eccentric Javi, and he has excellent chemistry with Cage. Much of the movie is a buddy movie between Cage and Pascal, and their scenes together are the highlight. After a while, you start rooting for Javi and don’t want to believe he could be the villain.

    The rest of the cast all do a commendable job, Haddish and Barinholtz standing out with their great back-and-forths. Sharon Horgan is terrific as Cage’s ex-wife, trying to keep him grounded as things get more insane. Relative newcomer Lily Sheen stands out as Cage’s daughter, and I’m excited to see what she does later on. What helps the movie is its central message about wanting to stay relevant at the cost of personal matters. Throughout the film, Cage is more concerned with reclaiming his so-called Hollywood superstardom at the expense of his family life. The movie also explores how blind fandom can influence how you perceive your heroes, not realizing they’re also people. Even if you’re not a Nicolas Cage fan, you can still enjoy this as a funny and emotional buddy movie. Overall, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent will undoubtedly be one of the best movies of 2022.

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  • Last Foxtrot in Burbank (1973)

    Last Foxtrot in Burbank (1973)

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    Synopsis

    In the city of Burbank, France, Paul (Michael Pataki) is grieving the loss of his wife by wandering the streets. Elsewhere, a young woman named Jeanne (Sherry Denton) is looking for an apartment to rent and stumbles across Paul. The two start an illicit affair where neither person knows the other one’s name to maintain anonymity. As their relationship grows, Paul is unsure if he wants to keep Jeanne around anymore or continue the romance. It doesn’t help either that Paul feels inadequate in bed as he cannot fully satisfy Jeanne’s desires. It all comes to a head when Paul finds out that Jeanne has been shooting adult films on the side. Distraught over the perceived betrayal, he confronts her, and she responds by shooting him where he stands. It’s a story of love, death, loyalty, and betrayal that permeates throughout the city of Burbank, France.

     

    Review

    Before going any further, I want to point out just how miraculous it is that I can review this movie. After a disastrous release, Charles Band erased Last Foxtrot in Burbank from history and had several prints destroyed. It was only recently that someone from UCLA was able to find the original negative in their film archives. Frequently, movies that are considered lost tend to stay that way and end up never found. Quality aside, I can appreciate that this obscure piece of cinema history has been uncovered and restored. Admittedly, Last Foxtrot in Burbank isn’t some lost gem, and I can see why Band wanted this buried. It’s not as much of a trainwreck as Big Gus, What’s the Fuss?, but it’s still pretty stupid. Then again, Charles Band was in his early 20s, so I didn’t expect much.

    As a Last Tango in Paris spoof, the movie does hit all the major plot points humorously. Michael Pataki makes a decent Marlon Brando impression, though he goes as over the top as possible with his performance. Even though she doesn’t do much besides getting naked for most of her scenes, Sherry Denton is admirable. The rest of the acting is pretty hit or miss, though everyone acts like they know they’re in a comedy. Admittedly, most of the gags fall flat and are outdated, but the movie made me chuckle every so often. There is a gag where they parody the notorious butter scene, which might seem tasteless, but it made me laugh. At slightly over an hour in length, the movie goes by really fast and will kill time quickly. Overall, Last Foxtrot in Burbank isn’t impressive, but movie completionists will enjoy seeing this previously-lost film.

     

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  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

    Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)

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    On a budget of $85 million, Sonic the Hedgehog grossed over $300 million worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing movie of 2020. While it received mixed reviews from critics, hardcore fans and general audiences embraced the blue blur hero’s live-action debut. Following its success, Paramount announced a sequel in May 2020, with many of the original cast and crew returning. Jeff Fowler would be directing alongside returning writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller, with newcomer John Whittington added as co-writer. To expand the Sonic universe further, long-time characters Miles “Tails” Prower and Knuckles the Echidna would be introduced. Jason Momoa was initially in talks to voice Knuckles before the studio announced Idris Elba in August 2021. With a $90 million budget, filming began in Vancouver in March 2021 and concluded in Hawaii in June that year. On April 8, 2022, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 spin dashed its way into theaters.

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    Synopsis

    After the last movie, Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) is stranded on the mushroom planet, searching for a way back home. Sonic (Ben Schwartz) has become a vigilante back on Earth, but he accidentally does more harm than good. His friend Tom (James Marsden) tells him that he will have his day, but he’s still too young. While Tom and Maddie (Tika Sumpter) go to Hawaii for her sister’s wedding, Sonic is left to watch the house. Suddenly, Robotnik arrives with his new ally, Knuckles the Echidna (Idris Elba), who’s searching for the Master Emerald. Before long, Sonic meets Miles “Tails” Prower (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), a two-tailed fox who becomes his new sidekick. Together, they journey to find the Master Emerald before Knuckles and Robotnik, who plans to steal the emerald for himself. It’s a race against time as Sonic and Tails venture forth to prevent Robotnik from obtaining ultimate power.

     

    Review

    The first film was a pleasant surprise when it came out, especially considering what could have been. Going into this, I was excited to see how the filmmakers could expand the story established in the last movie. On the one hand, this movie successfully provides a fun and exciting globe-trotting adventure with Sonic characters. On the other, this film falls into the trap many sequels do: doubling what worked before but making it worse. The Sonic lore is expanded upon further, but it comes at the cost of the human characters being pushed aside. The first film balanced the action sequences with the character development, whereas this film emphasizes the set pieces more. While there are moments of bonding between Sonic and Tom like before, they’re few and far between. Sonic and Tails spend enough time together to justify their friendship in defense of the filmmakers.

    Like the previous film, Ben Schwartz is spot-on as the voice of Sonic and has excellent chemistry with James Marsden. Colleen O’Shaughnessey, who voiced Tails since 2014, does a good job here and works well off Schwartz. Idris Elba is perfect chemistry as the voice of Knuckles, playing the character seriously with no humor. Jim Carrey is entertaining as Dr. Robotnik, though he somehow manages to be more over-the-top than in the previous movie. As mentioned before, this movie emphasizes the action, and the set pieces are thrilling to watch. In particular, the fights between Sonic and Knuckles and the ending fight with Robotnik are the highlight of the movie. Unfortunately, most human scenes go for low-brow comedy, though it’s not as bad as the Michael Bay Transformers movies. Overall, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 will not show up on anyone’s Top 10 list, but it’s a decent watch.

     

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  • Alien³ (1992)

    Alien³ (1992)

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    On a budget of $18.5 million, Aliens grossed over $183 million worldwide and was the third highest-grossing film of 1986. The film helped put James Cameron on the map and gave Sigourney Weaver her first Oscar nomination. Fox was eager to make another sequel with this success, but production company Brandywine didn’t share the same feelings. Producers David Giler, Walter Hill, and Gordon Carroll wanted to go in a different direction, which Fox agreed with. After rejecting screenplays from William Gibson, Eric Red, and David Twohy, the studio hired Vincent Ward for his unique ideas. Fox initially hired Renny Harlin to direct, but he left when the production was taking too long to get going. Finally, the studio hired David Fincher on the strength of his music video work, but things didn’t get better. After numerous production problems and studio meddling, Alien³ landed in theaters in May 1992.

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    Synopsis

    Due to a fire on the Sulaco, the ship’s computer jettisons the escape pods, crashing on a nearby prison planet. The only survivor of the passengers on board is Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who the convicts take in. She’s taken care of by prisoner Jonathan Clemens (Charles Dance), who explains her situation and the planet she’s on. Known as Fiorina “Fury” 161, it’s a foundry and maximum-security prison for male inmates convicted of rape and murder. The warden, Harold Andrews (Brian Glover), feels her presence would disrupt the order they’ve established. Meanwhile, a face-hugger from the Sulaco attaches itself to a dog, spawning a quadrupedal xenomorph that runs loose. Soon, the creature starts picking off the prisoners, and Ripley tries telling the warden, but he doesn’t believe her. Since there are no weapons available, Ripley and the prisoners must band together to tackle this alien menace.

     

    Review

    Given how tumultuous the production was and the final product, it’s easy to see why David Fincher has disowned Alien³. As a whole, the movie is a convoluted mess that goes against what the previous film established. Not only are some of the best characters from the last movie killed, but how they die makes no sense. While we see an egg snuck onto the ship, it’s never explained how and why it got there. Admittedly, it does fit the running theme of things getting worse for Ripley, but the filmmakers didn’t handle it properly. Considering his situation, I don’t entirely blame David Fincher for all of the movie’s problems. With this his first feature film, he had the studio breathing down his neck to get it done fast. Despite how much of a mess this movie is, some more positive qualities help elevate it beyond being terrible.

    Along with series veteran Sigourney Weaver, the cast includes Charles S. Dutton, Charles Dance, Paul McGann, and Brian Glover. In particular, Weaver, Dutton, and Dance give some fantastic performances that stand out from the rest of the cast. The production design is impressive, with some giant sets that have a mixture of industrial and gothic. On top of that, the cinematography and color palette adds an almost apocalyptic feeling to the movie. The creature effects from Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. look great, but the digital work sticks out badly. Elliot Goldenthal’s haunting score further adds to the sense of isolation and despair that permeates the film beautifully. While this entry does pale compared to the previous two films, it doesn’t entirely warrant its poor reputation. Overall, Alien³ had some good ideas but ultimately serves as a lesson for how not to handle a massive production.

     

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  • Forbidden World (1982)

    Forbidden World (1982)

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    After graduating from the American Film Institute, Allan Holzman got a job as an editor for New World Pictures. Working with B-movie kingpin Roger Corman, Holzman edited Candy Stripe Nurses, Crazy Mama, and Checkered Flag or Crash. Holzman wanted to direct despite having a terrible stutter, and he managed to convince Corman to give him a shot. Corman originally suggested making Lawrence of Arabia in space but instead asked Holzman to rip off Alien to save money. Galaxy of Terror had finished shooting, and Corman was impressed with the set, so he kept it for this project. Holzman hired his girlfriend Susan Justin for the soundtrack, and future Charles Band regular John Carl Buechler handled the effects. The film was originally going to be called Mutant, but Corman decided to change the title at the last minute. Finally, the movie hit theaters in May 1982 as Forbidden World.

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    Synopsis

    While drifting through space, Officer Mike Colby (Jesse Vint) learns of a new assignment from his robot SAM-104 (Don Olivera). Their mission is to investigate a research facility in Xarbia, where an experimental lifeform got loose and attacked the staff. Colby meets the survivors, including research head Gordon Hauser (Linden Chiles) and his assistant Barbara Glaser (June Chadwick). The creature wrapped itself in a cocoon after killing some of the research team, so Colby wants to kill it. However, Hauser tells him not to terminate the creature and remains secretive about what happened, much to everyone’s dismay. One day, lab technician Jimmy Swift (Michael Bowen) gets killed by the beast, and it sabotages their communication equipment. As more people get picked off, Colby learns more about the experiment and its method of consuming people. With the body count rising, who will be able to survive this forbidden world?

     

    Review

    Compared to Corman’s other space movies around this time, Forbidden World is one of the oddest. The tone is all over the place, where sometimes it feels intentionally funny and other times unintentionally amusing. Granted, this is partly due to Corman not being happy with the more comedic moments and having those trimmed out. While the direction is relatively basic, Holzman keeps the pacing tight and shows plenty of potential for a first-time director. Jesse Vint is decent as the smooth leading man, bedding both women and creating a love triangle. June Chadwick and Dawn Dunlap are knock-outs who bare it all on more than one occasion. Character actor Fox Harris hams it up as the eccentric Dr. Cal Timbergen, who ends up helping defeat the monster. Linden Chiles comes off a bit wooden, but he makes for a good foil for Vint.

    Susan Justin’s score helps this movie stand out, adding an off-kilter, punk rock vibe to the proceedings. Admittedly, it can be slightly overbearing at times, but it’s weird enough to stick with you after the movie. The creature’s design is relatively basic, but it works in its simplicity, essentially looking like a giant slug with teeth. In addition to Buechler, effects artist Mark Shostrom (The Beastmaster, Evil Dead 2, From Beyond) contributed to the film. They manage to create some gruesome set pieces, such as the creature’s death and the crew being half dissolved. At 77 minutes long, the movie goes by quickly, though there’s some padding to get it to feature-length. While it’s the least well-known of Corman’s space movies, it’s still a fun watch for genre enthusiasts. Overall, Forbidden World is a sleazy rip-off of a better film, but that makes it more enjoyable.

     

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