Kings of the Sun
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Movie Reviews of Kings of the Sun
Movie Review: Ah, finally it made it on DVD...
Summary: 4 Stars
For years I was condemned to watch this movie on an old VHS tape, in Pan & Scan (aaargh), but now, finally we have it in glorious Cinemascope.
As per usual habit of the people at MGM/UA though, there is not very much about special inserts. Also, the sound is not very special. Just a lame Mono or Stereo sound, which seems to be their specialty for most of their titles, unless naturally, treated by someone else (see the Sony treated James Bond Collection and you see what I mean).
Only thing that indeed got a vast improvement is the image. Crystal clear and in the correct widescreen format (for those who actually like the black bars on top and at the bottom of their screens).
The story is not very accurate and takes many liberties with Mayan and Toltech history.
It is, after all, just an adventure movie, with just a hint of historic background intertwined in its plot.
But who would like to miss out on a Yul Brynner movie?
Now, if only they would release "The Ultimate Warrior" on DVD, also starring Yul Brynner, in a perhaps more potent role, then I would really be satisfied...
Movie Review: From the Great for those times...
Summary: 4 Stars
If you loved Kings of the Sun when you saw it many moons ago...you will
still love it... If you are 25 years old or less, please take in consideration the year the movie was made. There was no CGI in those days,
actors/actresses physically worked for a living and it was not a blue/green screen world. These types of movies were rare, as most movies
dealts with guns/crime/war/murder.
So when a big adventure movie came up we jumped on it and ...this movie
looked big...big cast...pyramids....it was a kid's dream....
So today the movie still hold, is entertaining and Yule never looked better.
Movie Review: A lost gem of Epicus Americanus...
Summary: 4 Stars
Here's an obscure, highly original adventure story that's better than APOCALYPTO and PATHFINDER put together! A United Artists release from the 60's, it's a macho field day for Brynner, who plays a native North American butting heads with the Mayas - particularly chieftan Chakiris. It's eccentric matinee fun, nicely staged, beautifully shot and filled with a pulsating, trademark score by the great Elmer Bernstein. An out-of-print, letterboxed DVD was available in Japan, but this MGM DVD is the first time this picture has been viewed in anamorphic Panavision since it's theatrical run. Terrifically enjoyable stuff!Movie Review: First time viewing this film
Summary: 4 Stars
How have I not seen this movie before now?? It's true that it's very simplistic, for todays' standards, but for it's time, it is wonderful. I see NOTHING wrong with Yul Brynner strutting around half naked, showing off his shaved head. He is perfect for this role, and I was pleasantly surprised at how well George Chakiris fit his own role. The tale assumes the viewers know about the whys and whynots of human sacrifice, so it's really not necessary to explore it further. In my humble opinion, it is a movie that deserves a place on your DVD shelf if you love action, period pieces, or Yul. I'm glad to have it.Movie Review: An Entertaining What If Story ?
Summary: 4 Stars
Mayans vs. American Indians? Why not? Whose to say it wasn't possible? There is still so much we don't know or understand about pre-Columbian cultures. Theories on the fall of the Mayan civilization is still that - theories. It could be very possible that the two cultures could have met. Time just has a way of wiping away any evidence of it whether it be natural or man-made.
Its a very entertaining movie of a very interesting concept. Yul Brynner simply steals the show. The anamorphic widescreen transfer is excellent. Recommended!