Capricorn One
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Movie Reviews of Capricorn One
Movie Review: Excellent thriller with sci-fi themes
Summary: 4 Stars
They knew how to make conspiracy thrillers back in the 70s, and this fine one may have slipped under your radar screens. With an ideal cast of 70s icons (a quintessential counter-culture hero in Gould!), a thundering Jerry Goldsmith score, and a helluva helicopter chase, this is sure fire enjoyment. Plus, the film makes an interesting comment on science-fiction: the astronauts of Capricorn One are to become the heroes of science fact, but find themselves acting out a fiction -- a very deadly one. The films' desert landscapes make a clever parallel to the martian landscapes of 50s sci-fi flicks. Entertaining on many levels.Movie Review: Better than I expected
Summary: 4 Stars
I think this is a great movie, with a plausible and intriguing plot. Of course, the movie was made 23 years ago, so the clothes, hairstyles are old, however the movie doesn't seem as dated as one might think and the special effects are impressive for that period. There is a lot of realism of procedures in the scenes invloving Flight control and the scientific inaccuracies mentioned in a previous review are off the mark. The space ship is close to Earth on it's return when the broadcast is made between the Astronauts and their wives, and that point is patently stated to the movies 'television audience'.
Movie Review: Fun movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I first saw this movie as a kid and it still remains one of my favorites. I've realized now as an adult that the script is a little weak in spots and the repetetive theme music gets kind of corny after a while, but overall this film is still very entertaining. Sam Waterston, Elliot Gould, Telly Savalas, and David Doyle (Bosley from "Charlie's Angels") provide some great comic relief from the very serious nature of the film, and James Brolin's performance was terrific. The quality of the DVD is average; might be worth it to buy this on VHS instead.Movie Review: A good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great movie, and I would definately recommend it. This is an original idea, and a good plot, with a good ending. What I get confued about is how they were able to cover up the missing Nasa scientist, and "erased" his identity, including his apartment, which was then rented by a housewife who has no knowledge of the guy or what is going on. Other than that, the scenario is very realistic. The DVD has no special features, other than the trailer. But a definate must for you DVD collection.Movie Review: A good movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great movie, and I would definately recommend it. This is an original idea, and a good plot, with a good ending. What I get confued about is how they were able to cover up the missing Nasa scientist, and "erased" his identity, including his apartment, which was then rented by a housewife who has no knowledge of the guy or what is going on. Other than that, the scenario is very realistic. The DVD has no special features, other than the trailer. But a definate must for you DVD collection.