By George Robbins
[usr 3.8]
The best way for me to sum up this film is exactly what is in the title of this post. Not just space can be terrifying though; humans, as shown in the film, can be just as scary as well with the things they do or make. The film is just full of horrifying things throughout, and some things are more obvious than others. This film lets you know early on just what type of film it is going to turn into. The film goes from mystery to thriller-horror very quickly and it is just as fantastic as it is terrifying. I can maybe see why the film received average or low scores when it released, but there is definitely a reason for why the film is now considered to be a cult classic film. There are a ton of themes that play throughout, but it seems that religious themes take the first pedestal in that regard. It isn’t something that is just constantly pushed in your face though, so I think that the film avoids being too preachy. It is a great film, and an excellent horror film that I think any horror movie buff should definitely go and watch.
By George Robbins
[usr 3.4]
This film starts off bleak, which is why I was expecting there to be some kind of triumph for humanity, but I did not expect what it would be. This film is one that I went for a long time without seeing, and then some day I decided to watch it. At this point we should know that just because a film is animated, that doesn’t mean it is a kids film. This is important to note because when I finally saw it, I was sort of shocked to see a movie about the vestiges of humanity surviving in the future. The film itself plays out in some ways like an epic, but at its hour and a half run time it is definitely worth the watch. If you aren’t into heavily into sci-fi and can’t suspend your disbelief, then you probably won’t like this film. It has its moments where it can be a bit much to take in, but I still enjoyed it overall as a film. I hope that this film has some kind of effect on people because it could inspire many people to work toward a better future.
By George Robbins
[usr 5]
The famous line which is the title of this post is just one of the paradoxical things about this film. The film contradicts itself all throughout and that is the point. Stanley Kubrick knew exactly what it was that he was doing when he made this film, and it is just him showing us how stupid human nature can be. Humans, all on their own, are paradoxical beings. We fight wars but at the same time want nothing but love ourselves. This comes across very candidly throughout the entire film and it makes you realize that humans really don’t know how to act. We are willing to do stupid things if it means getting what we want, even if it ends up hurting us anyway. This ends up being the thing in the film that is the most obvious, but people decide most of the time not to pay attention to it because it is the truth. No matter who it is everyone behaves contradictory to themselves on a regular basis. This is just human nature, but it is absolutely something that people should be aware of when they do anything.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.3]
There is a lot that can be said about this film, and the most obvious thing would be about the themes present throughout. The most prevalent themes throughout are related to change and how people react to things that are different. These themes are very easily seen throughout the entirety of the film from the start and all the way through to the end. Change is something that people will fight against any time that it is brought up and this extends to things that are different as well. People will fight tooth and nail to ensure that things always remain the same, but there are people who will fight against that sort of thing and they will do their best to bring about necessary change. This film does a superb job of showing off just that and it is a film that I feel as though everyone needs to see at least once in their life.
By George Robbins
[usr 4.1]
The 1944 classic rendition of ‘The Canterville Ghost’ is a fantastic movie that is a joy to watch even in modern day. Watching an older film can more often than not become difficult to watch and have your immersion broken due to technology at the time. This film is one that you can watch all the way through and not really have that issue. It is a film that was made for everyone to enjoy, no matter what your age might be. It also has its fair share of drama and dark moments as well, but it is still enjoyable for people of all ages. If there is one classic I will always go back to, then it would be this film a majority of the time.
By George Robbins
[usr 3.8]
I feel as though I need to first preface this by saying that I have never had any problems with clowns, but this movie made me feel uncomfortable around them now. The titular Klowns are just creepy and eerie looking, and they just make you feel awkward by looking at them. The film itself has a ridiculous premise, so of course it is a comedic horror movie, but that still doesn’t mean it’s not creepy to sit through. If you like horror movies, then this is definitely a movie for you to watch, and I strongly recommend that you do. Just know that it is exactly as weird as you may think it is, and if you have seen it, you can definitely agree with me at least to some extent. If you are already afraid of clowns, then you may just have candy-coated nightmares for the rest of your life. That is, assuming the film doesn’t give you a heart attack.
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