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Acting 'Carrie' (2001)
An interesting look into a classic movie
I bought the Carrie DVD used during a sale. I already owned the movie on VHS, and bought he DVD solely for the extra features. It was worth it, thanks to this documentary. For example, learning Betty Buckley did the voice over for the child was pretty interesting, and I could tell after watching it. The casts' memories are excellent, and nearly all of them look exactly the same (Nancy Allen is still a pleasure to the eyes). De Palma worked hard on the movie, which you can tell at once. Sissy Spacek had some of the funniest stories to tell, as did her husband, Jack Fisk. Amy Irving, Priscilla Pointer, and William Katt seemed to enjoy themselves as well. Betty Buckley's stories were fascinating. Kudos to the team of "Acting Carrie". Highly recommended.
Firestarter: Rekindled (2002)
A great followup that surpasses the original in every way.
I saw the original Firestarter after reading the book at age 11. As the end credits rolled, I was relieved that this tepid movie had ended. Now, three years later, when I saw the preview for Firestarter: Rekindled, I thought I may as well watch it, being that nothing else was on TV, and I must say, I was surprised. Many TV movies are boring, and feature little character development and pretty horrible acting. This was a large exception. The story line made sense, you care about the characters, if they die, you are upset, and the long dialogue scenes comes to mind) but they're barely noticeable in the action and drama. And the acting is first rate for a TV movie. You feel bad for Charlie, though are somewhat curious on whether she enjoys her power, though she denies it. The actress who plays her is skillfully good, and is a main reason the movie is so powerful. I highly recommend this movie.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
My Favorite Movie of All Time!
I have never been a fan of sci-fi movies. However, after getting home from a party, and having drunk 4 cans of soda only twenty minutes before, I decided that sleep was impossible, so instead, I turned on my TV. Nothing much was on, but on AMC, a favorite of mine, Invasion of the Body Snatchers had received 4/4 stars. I decided to watch, thinking I would end up turning it off. I was wrong. I became engrossed in the movie, watching Kevin McCarthy's character completely go off the deep end. The acting was fantastic, the characters were realistic, and the story line kept you on the edge of where ever you were sitting. Dana Wynter's transformation was done with incredible acting skills, and looked quite terrifying, not to mention a little heart-breaking. I kept me a little afraid to sleep that night, in case I would be take over. Sort of. A true, terrifying classic. 10/10 stars.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
The ultimate journey in terror!
I am a horror fan. My first horror film was Phantasm III, when I was five years old. Since then, my maturity has led e into better films. I first watched the original Nightmare when I was 12. After the credits rolled, I knew life s I knew it was changed forever. With a great plot, fantastic acting for a horror movie, and a killer that just won't quit, the claustrophobic production sent shivers down my spine. A wonderful contribution to the film was heroine Heather Langenkamp. She evoked the proper sympathy for a person who has lost all of her friends. She then shows that sh can work well under pressure. Langenkamp acts as well as another woman in a dramatic film, and I believe that she, along with Freddy Krueger, are the reasons that the film series became so popular. And now, Freddy Krueger, played to menacing perfection by Robert Englund. Frightening yet interesting, the film's dark atmosphere was pertained thanks to Englund's performance as the claw wielding maniac. In the fourth through the sixth movie, Krueger would acquire a witty sense of humor, which wasted the movie. And now, Wes Craven's direction. I believe this was a true 80's gem, that he made sure was not another slash-and-dice flick. He would not achieve such greatness until Wes Craven's New Nightmare, ten years later. And lets not forget the wonderfully gory deaths in this picture. Amanda Wyss, being dragged up a all. Nick Corri, hung from a sheet in a jail cell. Johnny Depp, pulled into his bed thrown back up. And Ronee Blakely, burned alive. This is a horror movie that no fan should miss! If possible, get the DVD box set, which contains all seven movies, a bonus disc, and a booklet! It's a real treat.