Brilliantly done. A great analysis on a classic film. The other thing Landis perfectly captured was the sheer rubbishness of Britain in the 80’s particularly when it came to TV. Just before his transformation when David is flicking through all 3 TV channels just sums up how grim it was. Then, of course, there’s the great needle drop of Bad Moon Rising by Credence Clearwater Revival. Just a magnificent movie 👍🏼
Wowwww. Thank you so much! And great point. He really captures the zeitgeist in that way and throughout a lot of the London shots. God that needle drop is one of the greats!
As you likely know, this is one of my all-time favorites. When it came out, I remember going to the movies to see it and was mesmerized. I was 21 years old, and it was the absolute coolest. So relatable, yet so not! Plus, that transformation scene was like nothing I had ever seen before, kind of akin to the first time I saw the shark in Jaws. Both shocking and amazing at the same time. I have since watched this movie multiple times over the years and it never, ever gets old. So glad you reviewed it!
What's WILD is that I haven't seen this yet! This makes me prioritize it.
Ohhhh! Do it!!
Brilliantly done. A great analysis on a classic film. The other thing Landis perfectly captured was the sheer rubbishness of Britain in the 80’s particularly when it came to TV. Just before his transformation when David is flicking through all 3 TV channels just sums up how grim it was. Then, of course, there’s the great needle drop of Bad Moon Rising by Credence Clearwater Revival. Just a magnificent movie 👍🏼
Wowwww. Thank you so much! And great point. He really captures the zeitgeist in that way and throughout a lot of the London shots. God that needle drop is one of the greats!
As you likely know, this is one of my all-time favorites. When it came out, I remember going to the movies to see it and was mesmerized. I was 21 years old, and it was the absolute coolest. So relatable, yet so not! Plus, that transformation scene was like nothing I had ever seen before, kind of akin to the first time I saw the shark in Jaws. Both shocking and amazing at the same time. I have since watched this movie multiple times over the years and it never, ever gets old. So glad you reviewed it!
I believe you were the first one to show this to me so thank you (again!) It truly is one of the classics.