Khartoum
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Movie Reviews of Khartoum
Movie Review: Underrated historical adventure !
Summary: 3 Stars
This film recalls the British defeat in nothern Africa by Arab tribemen circa in 1833 .
And the fine actings of Olivier as Mahdi and Heston as Gordon are not enough to hold the slow paced script .
There are terrific edition problems . Notice for instance the previous moment to the attack at dawn and notice the landscape , in Gordon side we have night but in the other side we have a radiant sunshine .
Basil Dearden was a talented filmmaker but not in these waters . Since Lawrence de Arabia became a hitherto in what desert movies concern , you should wait a real twist of road to avoid be compared with that David lean's giant film.
Dearden gives a theatrical approach to this film and the dialogues are very slow paced ; there are unforgettable moments as the the speech between Mahdi and Gordon in the first quarter of the film and it seems the film will fly , you feel an uncomfortable sensation of incoherence through the script .
Gordon is in a real trouble with the reduced scope of the Minister but the film lacks expression and force .
You are capable to experience the absence of the organic flow in the drama ; the battle scenes are too short and so far to be credible .
The climax ending is extremely cold and predictable.
The film will be reminded in the future as a clear management default , but definitively it is not a great film, due its inner weakness.
Movie Review: Not Terribly Memorable
Summary: 3 Stars
This isn't Charleton Heston's best work by a long-shot. His acting is hardly convincing as General Charles Gordon. The cinematography is decent but there seems to also be an absence in character depth throughout the movie: there is also little action.
Epic movies about the colonial era in Africa are never easy: this movie just doesn't do it. The best role played in the movie was that of "The Mahdi" by Laurence Olivier, however, he is hardly a convincing Moor. All of the scenes just seem to fall short in climax or tension for this sort of drama.
The failure of the movie also lies in its attempt to simplify the complexities of the time: the script writer failed to grasp te culture of the epoch and this is made evident in the movie. As a result, the dialogue is hollow and the action dull. Perhaps worth renting for those who are admirers of either Heston or Olivier but there isn't much to own here.
Movie Review: The story is five stars but,,,,,
Summary: 3 Stars
The sound is what my review is about. I was working at the Cinerama Theatre in West Hartford, Ct where this film was playing. It was shown in 70mm and 6 track magnetic sound. Why was the transfer only done in two channels?I have noticed lately the botched up transfers of magnetic film either 4 channel or 6 channel to DVD to be rather slopy. Doesn't anybody check this stuff before it's released to the public?I was very disappointed with the sound of this film. Why did they ever do away with flogging?Movie Review: As good as the book from Wilbur Smith?
Summary: 3 Stars
Watched this monumental movie after having the read the book from Wilbur Smith, The Triumph of the Sum.
Although the main story remains of course the same the film does not provide the depth and different angles I was hoping for.
Most striking is that I cannot remember one woman playing even a less important role in this film.
Movie Review: "Oh my beloved!"
Summary: 3 Stars
A slick balanced production, Chuck plays a great Pom and Olivier a believable if a little under enthused cleric. Great production values, cleaned up a treat....just the ticket for a rainy Sunday afternoon....recommended