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Movie Reviews of Mandingo
Movie Review: In "Mandingo," Humans Are Treated Like Animals
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a huge fan of science fiction and horror. However, nothing prepared me for the treachery and sorrow of "Mandingo." Not since "Planet of the Apes" have I seen a movie where humans are treated worse than animals; they are brutalized, degraded, and murdered because their skin color is different.
Since the beginning of time, humans have been enslaved by other humans. This occurred often in war when the vanquished were forced into slavery by their conquerors. However, America was not at war with Africa. Slavery was committed for greed and lust.
I've seen countless movies about vampire families, but none of these families were as perverted, cruel and twisted as the Maxwells of Falconhurst Plantation. Slaves are bred like cattle - their babies are separated from them and sold like puppies; they are forced to fight like dogs and roosters and they are forced to have sex with their owners; and they are denied education. Worst of all, they are not allowed to read the Bible; their owners fear that they might discover that they have souls and begin believing they are just as good as white people.
In "The Color Purple," Celie (Whoopie Goldberg)is a brutalized young black woman. In "Mandingo," we have Meade (heavy weight boxer Ken Norton) who is victimized by the society in which he is unfortunate to live. His sexually depraved master, Hammond Maxwell (Perry King), can not be faithful to his wife and is constantly sleeping with his slaves. Maxwell has always dreamed of owning a Mandingo; he buys Mede and trains him to be a fighter. Mede must fight other slaves to the death or be killed himself. He must mate with his sister, Big Pearl, or die. He must make love to his master's alcoholic wife Blanche (Susan George) or die. Poor Mede doesn't have much of a choice about anything. I guess that is what it means to be enslaved.
Mede is trapped in a bizarre world, more bizarre and dangerous than that of "The Planet of the Apes," "Logan's Run," or "Soylent Green." A world in which Mede has no hope. Tragedy will prevent him from seeing a future in which slavery has ended.
"Mandingo" is highly recommended for fans of action adventure and passionate drama.
Movie Review: Oh My !!!
Summary: 4 Stars
That this movie is shocking is an understatement.That it only recieved an mild R rating is far too generous.It is based on a best selling book that looks at the steamy underbelly of life on SOME Southern plantations.
There are a number of "one way" sex scenes as Plantation Women are brutalized by their masters. There are some great actors and Boxer Ken Norton does a most plausible job in the title role. Hammond Maxwell(Perry King), at first,seems somewhat sympathetic to the plight of the slave, but then falls in line with all the other Slave Holders in using African American Women for their own sexual gratification. He gratifies his father's( James Mason) desire by obtaining a Mandingo(Ken Norton)at the slave market. Norton gets into a fight and is victorious over another slave. King immediately starts training Norton to fight. Norton fights a "bloody" match in which he is severly injured, but so what- he made a lot of money for King!
James Mason, demanding an heir has encourged his son to marry a nearby Plantion Owners daughter. The daughter(Susan George) portends to be the proper virgin, but actually has been in an incestious relationship with her brother. To further complicate things, King has had a pleasureable sexual relationship with one of his future father in law's slaves. King purchases this slave to take home. King both takes the slave home and marries the daughter.
Finding out about both the lack of virginity and the incestious relationship, King neglects his new wife and continues to see the slave lady. George, seeking revenge, turns her attentions to Norton. The plot thickens!
Origionally slated to be presented in four parts, producer De Laurentis followed up with Drum. This powerful movie evokes anger in people of all races.
Movie Review: Politically incorrect guilty pleasure!
Summary: 4 Stars
This film has all the qualities of good old-fashioned Hollywood camp trash. So much of it is politically incorrect, especially the depiction of violence and abuse put upon the "Negro" slaves. It's campy, trashy, shocking at times and totally entertaining if you can get past the shock of some scenes.
It was a hit when first released but then never re-issued for obvious reasons and because tastes have changed, thankfully. Watch it now as an example of what used to be considered entertainment. Acting is good, settings are great and the characters are all fascinating. For a boxer with no training in acting, Ken Norton does a pretty good job against pros like James Mason and Perry King.
Movie Review: THE YEARS HAVE CHANGED OUR PERCEPTION
Summary: 4 Stars
AFTER NOT HAVING SEEN THIS MOVIE FOR OVER 30 YEARS MY FRIENDS AND I HAD GREAT ANTICIPATION. WE ALL SAW THIS FILM AS KIDS AND IN OUR IMAGINATIONS OR RECOLECTIONS IT WAS A LOT MORE PORNOGRAPHIC THAN IT ACTUALLY WAS. BUT IT WAS GOOD TO SEE IT AGAIN, AND ALSO SAD TO RECALL HOW EVIL SLAVERY WAS AND HOW BADLY OUR PEOPLE HAD BEEN TREATED. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO KEN NORTON'S MOVIE CAREER? WHERE IS BRENDA SYKES? AT LEAST DEBBIE MORGAN IS STILL ACTING (AMC ON ABC).
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Movie Review: Tough Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
Not your normal "Chic Flic" but it could be...one that takes a look at what might have been back in the bad ole days of the south. The acting and sets were great. The story was complicated but shallow in it's dealing with a possible event. The director went out of his way to "shock" us but in the end only came up with a bad ending. It should make for an interesting remake if someone has the guts to do it right this time...