Twilight Zone: The Movie Reviews
Great memories watching this fun Spielberg 80’s film again and again. Overall, a lot of fun. Some episodes better than others. The humorous intro with geeky references was a great way to start it off. The first episode was not bad and suspenseful but hard to root for the bigoted protagonist (RIP Vic Morrow). The second was directed by Spielberg and ironically the worst. Well shot and great performance by Scatman Crothers but it was lacking the mystery and suspense that defines Twilight Zone. The 3rd and 4th were excellent! Great stories, suspense, visually spectacular and helps end off the movie on a high note.
Uma antologia um tanto desconexa, pois temos contos que não tem verossimilhança entre eles. Na minha opinião, o melhor conto é o primeiro, que fatidicamente acabou tendo a tragédia da decapitação. Mas é um belo roteiro, uma boa idéia e bem editada. Depois a cena do avião é vem aterrorizante, com ótimas atuações, dai temos uma cena interessante mas que termina bem agridoce, com o conto do menino e a professora, e o conto meigo dos idosos. O prólogo é bem convidativo, e tudo se amarra como na série original. Um clássico para quem gosta da série.
One of the best anthology films ever, this brings four directors together to tell four stories from THE TWILIGHT ZONE… and a short quasi-wraparound story that still shocks.
Twilight Zone: The Movie offers a mixed bag of eerie tales, earning a solid 3 stars for its nostalgic charm and creative storytelling. The film opens with Dan Aykroyd's chilling setup, setting the tone perfectly. The first segment, "Time Out," tackles bigotry through time travel, with a commendable performance by Vic Morrow, though it feels a bit wrong to watch it after what happend on set. Next, "Kick the Can" brings a whimsical, heartwarming twist with Scatman Crothers reviving youth in a retirement home, evoking genuine smiles and a touch of classic Spielberg magic. "It's a Good Life" showcases a bizarre, cartoonish nightmare where a young boy's psychic powers dictate reality. Its blend of humor and horror, led by a fantastically creepy child actor, keeps you on edge. Finally, "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" revisits William Shatner’s classic terror with John Lithgow's manic energy, delivering pure suspense. While unevenat times, this anthology shines in parts, capturing the spirit of the original series.
1983's 'Twilight Zone: The Movie' recently appeared in the 'Cursed Movies' series on Shudder. So I thought I'd give it a watch. SYNOPSIS: 'Four horror and science fiction segments, directed by four famous directors, each of them being a new version of a classic story from Rod Serling's landmark television series.' The section of the film where the lead actor and two children died on camera has been removed from the film now. I assume this is the case for all copies of it and not the version I watch. Though I think the internal stories may have been out of order here as the atmosphere veers wildly. Who knows! Beyond that this is a pretty drab and unentertaining film with very few scares or thrills. Yes, I'm sure for followers of the original series this ticked many a box, but over 40 years later this is a terribly slow and boring film of totally unbalanced mini stories. A real waste of time. 5/10
A relatively uneven adaptation of the classic series that doesn't quite capture the magic but sure gives it a damn good go, The Twilight Zone Movie tries to blend the spirit of the 온라인카지노추천 show into a medium whose spirit has evolved since its inception. I've never been a huge fan of the series but I've seen my fair share of episodes as they've been on the Horror Channel over the years, so I find it interesting to see remakes of some of its more well-known stories by some of the most iconic filmmakers of the day. The film is obviously tainted by its behind-the-scenes tragedy but if you can look past that, you'll find a relatively minor classic that offers a multitude of different styles and talent. Each director brings something different to the table even if Miller's and Dante's are the clear highlights of the anthology, although saying that Spielberg's and Landis' are both pretty good in their own right; it's all well performed and Jerry Goldsmith offers another of his classic scores. Ultimately, where does The Twilight Zone Movie land? A fifth dimension beyond that known to most films. The middle ground between wowing & worthless, between so great & so what, and it lies between the pits of recklessly fatal hubris and the very summit of spirited genre filmmaking.
Great movie if you’re a fan of the original series..
4 short films that attempt a little creepy mixed with a little thought provoking stories. The 80s date its ability to scare.
Rating; 1st Episode: 5.5/10 2nd Episode:3/10 3rd Episode:8/10 4th Episode:10/10
This movie had a real impact on me as a kid. The stories I didn't like when I first saw it are my favorite now. And the tragedy with Vic Morrow, what a horrible thing for John Landis to deal with let alone Vic's and the 2 children's friends and family. But as far as the film goes, it stands the test of time, it's still entertaining and scary now. It has fun moments, heartfelt moments and super scary moments. I think it's a great film.
Like most anthology movies, this is a mixed bag. Landis' first segment about abigot learning a hard lesson about prejudice has an admittedly intriguing concept that would be interesting to see explored in a more serious endeavor, but it feels totally out of place and frankly in bad taste here. And it's virtually impossible to watch it without thinking of the death of Morrow and two children during filming. Spielberg's second segment about senior citizens re-experiencing their youth in a nursing home is rather bland and overly sentimental with incredibly grating child performances. Dante's third segment is my personal favorite - a cinematic funhouse about a young boy who literally gets whatever he wants. It feels like every Tim Burton movie ever made was thrown into a food processor, especially BEETLEJUICE. The production design is phenomenal, and it truly feels like a cartoon has come to life. Miller's final segment about a doomed airplane flight is a close second place, and it is the one part of the film that truly feels frightening. Lithgow is sensational here, and there are wonderful moments of humor thrown in amongst the turbulence. A prologue and epilogue featuring Dan Aykroyd also nicely bookend everything in between.
I remember watching this for the first time on the big screen as a kid. I've watched it a few more times over the years since then including recently. If you're a fan of The Twilight Zone you should enjoy this. It pretty much faithfully recreates some classic episodes in this anthology.
Regardless of the tragedy that happened behind the scenes of this movie. The first segment (the one where the tragedy happened) isn't THAT bad, as it's the only original segment of the movie. However, the rest of the movie isn't that bad. However, I think if they could have come up with an original idea for an entire movie it would have been better.
A Good Movie Needs to be Way Up! It's totally a classic Film! "Wanna See something really scary"!
Great opportunity missed. The popularity of the seminal t.v. series ensured a willing audience eager to watch the beloved production with a Hollywood budget. Some of the biggest names in Tinseltown were pegged to direct an episode of their choice. 4 of the top directors would each get their shot at once more taking us beyond time and space. The weekly series brought t.v. audiences some of the finest and unique moments in television history. Even the opening of the show with a suave and cool emcee was groundbreaking. With cigarette in hand, Mr. Serling delivered a philosophical opening of another tale from the 5th dimention. Now, we'd get to see it on the big screen. What they delivered was little more than lesser reruns from the 1950's program. None of them feel fresh or original. Just catch the ol' 'Twilight Zone' on 온라인카지노추천Land and save yourself 2 hours.
It's a classic. I must see
Not scary at all. The tv series is more entertaining
As thinly plotted and slow as most of the episodes.
John Lithgow segment 5 stars. Never saw better panic. (Skip segment 1. 2 passes time, is ok. 3 have memorable special effects! Better if kid could act, tho.)