Enemy Mine
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Movie Reviews of Enemy Mine
Movie Review: there were no block buster sci-fi's in the mid-late eighties
Summary: 4 Stars
But this is a great movie none-the-less. The key actors Denis Quaid and Louse Gosset Jr. made it believable and it is more about the human experience than a sci-fi. Some one said the sets looked like Lost in Space but I couldn't disagree more. The background is beautiful and not at all cheesy or cheap as in the very static 1960's Lost in Space. The backdrops of the sky and land are beleivable of being on a strange world or even of Earth if the sun were closer. This was, after all, 1985 and in 1985 thier were no CGI effects to speak of. This was the best their ever was. The story centers around two arch enemy starfighters who crashed on a desolate planet and hate each other(because of difference in species) until they get to know one another. Of course bigotism was the theme and it seems more prominent now than in the eighties oddly enough. After a time these two separate and Quaid's character returns to find that his Alien friend is pregnant(asexual reproduction as in most invertibrate animals). The second half of the story centers around Quaid and the Alien's child and is about the child accepting himself as he/she/it ??? has no point of referrence. This is a masterful story who could not like it.
Movie Review: Great Movie, OK DVD
Summary: 4 Stars
If you like shoot'em up sci-fi movies with explosions, tons of gore and evil aliens, I suggest you watch a different movie. However, if you like movies that make you think and have meaning, then this one is for you.Not far into our future, the human race finds itself in a territory war with a reptilian alien race called the Dracs. During one such battle, a soldier from each side crashes on a planet called Fyrine IV and after a brief hand-to-hand find they must rely on each other to survive. Their reluctance to trust each other eventually melts away and the limits of their new friendship is tested when Fyrine reveals a few of her secrets.
The DVD does have 3 behind the scenes stills, original trailers (Enemy Mine, Alien, and Alien Nation....notice a theme?) and an interactive menu but that's IT! No extended scenes, no interviews, no "behind the scenes" footage, nothing. 2005 will be the 20th anniversary of "Enemy Mine"'s release and this fan is hoping Fox will make good and release a collector's edition with more bonus material for said anniversary.
Movie Review: A new twist on sci-fi
Summary: 4 Stars
Enemy Mine is a great depiction of what we would do when confronted with our greatest fear/hate/loathing and forced to deal with or die.Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. are fantastic in this film! Quaid as the human astronaut is great, and gives a real sense of his loathing for the Drac species. His character's growth and change in attitude is very well done and a believable performance. Gossett is also remarkable as the Drac, and his portrayal of an asexual creature so different (and yet similar) to us is nothing short of extraordinary. He also grows, learning to love the human Quaid as a friend/brother and giving him the ultimate gift: his child.
The special effects may not be Academy-material, but they do the job well for this film. While this is science fiction, the story is what makes this film so great. I don't know if it would work in any other setting/genre, but it certainly works here. If you haven't seen this, watch it!
Movie Review: Different sci-fi story...
Summary: 4 Stars
This film teaches a lesson from the other side of the political isle than I usually sit, but it tells it well. It is vaguely reminiscent of other films from the 1940's but I can't remember a title. It is a "know thy enemy" film, and teaches about culture clash. I'm not one to respect another culture if it demands it, but if it earns it I do. This film is about two warriors that get stranded together on a dangerously hostile world and have to work together to survive. They learn each other's languages, and culture in a way even a die-hard conservative like me cannot argue with. Perhaps everyone can learn something from this. The film is about right and wrong, and it can change one's perspective. In the end, I remember the audience cheering in the theatres.Movie Review: A little cheesy, but what the heck...
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, I can only say that this movie sort explores the inner natures of humans/aliens rather than being an entirely science fiction story. Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr. played supposedly mortal adversaries who both crashed onto a hostile planet. Together, they must work with one another in order to survive. The only part of the movie that I thought was a little out of this world (or somewhat silly) is that the Louis Gosset Jr.'s character gave birth and died during the process. It kind of smothered the story a little as Dennis Quaid's character must now somehow raise the baby alien by himself. Anyways, I would say that movie is sort of OK and is good for rental.