Just a former film student who spent some years on set.
Now just a fan.
One of the best Star Trek movies ever made.
Alan Rickman often gets the shout-out for this one, and rightfully so - he's incredible. But for me, it's Enrico Colantoni who turns in a historically very underappreciated comedic performance. True master work stuff by him in my opinion.
A shlocky 50s science-fiction B-movie, with little martians and Richard Dreyfuss, seen through the lens of arguably our greatest living blockbuster filmmaker. It's insane to think this thing came out the same year as Star Wars. While it doesn't get as much shine, it has truly aged just as well. An incredible, visual feast.
Gets a liiiiittle slow in the middle, but the last 30 or so minutes are about as good as anything you've ever seen.
The hot take? This is John Williams best science-fiction score.
This so both really good, and wasn't quite the masterpiece I anticipated (?).
It's fascinating to see Spielberg tackle a musical. His camera movements have always felt attached to a magical tether that feels like it's been training for this moment it's entire life.
Still, I just don't know that this story speaks to me as it does so many others. I'm not a big musical guy, I find this to be much more interesting from a technical pov.
Ansel…
"If ya love me.... ask me to stop...."
This movie is so god damn fun, for a movie so god damn sad.
In a movie of top-tier artists all doing some of their best work, it's Christopher Walken who just supercharges the movie every time he's on screen. Incredible performance. There's so much..... sadness, masked behind the joy and love he has for his son. Steals the show for me.
I could watch this movie forever. It's not Spielberg's best…
