Capricorn One
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Movie Reviews of Capricorn One
Movie Review: DVD case says 1:85 aspect ratio but is incorrect
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received this DVD and it looks terrific. However, the case says "matted" 1:85 aspect ratio. This is incorrect as it has a 2:35 ratio(to my delight). I recently recorded it when AMC showed it in full screen.What a difference. The part that really showed full screen in all its horror was when Elliot Gould and Karen Black are riding in the 280Z and the camera shows a front view of them. In full screen you only see one of them at a time as the camera pans back and forth to whoever is talking. On my new DVD you get to see both actors at the same time.And of course thre are many, many other scenes that are like that also. Some reviewers said the transfer was not good but I disagree. This DVD looks great and what a story, even if far-fetched and a little slow in the middle. Telly Savales as a crusty old crop duster is a real hoot. Gould says, "I'm Cauldfield". Savales says , "I can't help that". Gould says, "I thought you said $100 to rent your plane?" Savales says , "$125 because you said OK to $100 too quick, smart a#%". The dialogue in the air between them is hilarious. I recommend this to anyone who likes 70's thrillers with just the right amount of humor thrown in.Movie Review: Conspiracy nutters need not reply
Summary: 5 Stars
Capricorn One This is one my favorites. When it came out the Apollo missions were the state of the art space craft. So that's why these astronauts look so crammed together for the (impossibly long) mission to Mars. If they did a remake today, they would no doubt use something more like a shuttle with some room to exercise in!
That quibble aside, the premise behind Capricorn One's plot is believable: how an agenda-based government space program, struggling on a shrinking budget, tries to buffalo the public into believing in a faked mission to Mars, then the fallout over that botched attempt results in an action-packed "escape" plot of high entertainment. The cast is excellent: movie buffs will enjoy Telly Savalas, James Brolin and Elliot Gould at the peak of their careers, along with many others. Hal Holbrock plays an icy and very, very bad program director out to cover his kiester at any cost. It is perversely enjoyable to see O. J. Simpson fresh out of pro football and long before his infamous trial days.
Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is "All the Presidents Men meets Apollo 13."
Capricorn 1 has it all: heroic astronauts, government conspiracy, black helicopters, a gutsy reporter, and a thrilling ending. Great cast features Elliot Gould, James Brolin, and Hal Holbrook. Totally plausible story does NOT go overboard with over-the-top conspiracies, unbelievable technology, or cheesy explosions that you might expect from 1970s Hollywood. Instead, the movie features a believable Mars Mission, credible NASA elements, great cinematography and good storyline.
Would like to have seen the characters developed a bit more, but the movie works well as-is. The only overdone cliches in this movie are the political scenes involving the Vice President. It's the typical "fat cat" politician character that is SO overused in Hollywood to this very day.
This is one of those 1970s flicks that is so good, you'd like to see it re-made but also fear that Hollywood would probably screw-up the re-make like they did with "Planet of the Apes."
Two thumbs and two toes up!
Movie Review: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE MARS
Summary: 5 Stars
Written and directed by Peter Hyams, CAPRICORN ONE was released in the theaters in 1978, one year after STAR WARS' twister. While George Lucas, with his revolutionary movie, had no other purpose than sheer entertainment, Peter Hyams brought to the audience an adult sci-fi movie.I believe that CAPRICORN ONE is a masterpiece showing that Peter Hyams was, a long time ago, a director with an enormous potential. Unfortunately, this talent has been wasted since then.
The desert scenes are frightening because it seems that these astronauts fighting for their lives have to defend themselves against martians. Even the Arizona scorpions or rattlesnakes appear rather as extraterrestrial enemies rather than earthly animals.
CAPRICORN ONE is also a movie about mass manipulation and develops a theme which Hyams will treat again with OUTLAND : the fight of a man against a secret conspiracy.
If, like me, you hadn't had the time to see this movie until now, buy it. It's worth the discovery.
A laserdisc which could have been a DVD.
Movie Review: Great Way To Spend A Couple of Hours
Summary: 5 Stars
i remember seeing this movie at the theatre when it was initially released. It is because of this movie that I began to love action films with great characters, great chases and with scenes that kept you cheering for the hero 'til the very end. The DVD isn't too bad - much better than the VHS version - and gives new life to every scene. I highly recommend this to anyone who is into action films, science-fiction films or drama films. Sam Waterston has a great part as the comically sarcastic astronaut. This film runs the gamut with emotions it extracts from the viewer. Watch it, then tell your friends to watch it.