Modesty Blaise
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Movie Reviews of Modesty Blaise
Movie Review: BLAZING SPIES.....
Summary: 5 Stars
ENIGMATIC MONICA VITTI [dead-ringer for a svelte Bette Milder] leads us into this visually mind-numbing frolic of a spy-spoof! An Art-Director's dream - as ARE the continuous costume changes for Ms. Vitti! Quite sensational along the lines of "Casino Royale" - another must-have of this period.Plot? None really - just a series of delicious and sometimes deadly encounters as Spy vs Spy vs Spy vs Spy ..... in dear old Amsterdam, and then later aboard ships [yachts] and that odd island with the spectacular Arabian finish - [Modesty it seems was adopted!] The petard [mino cannon a Gift to Modesty - pointing at Buckingham Palace - off-lens - is a hoot!]
DIRK BOGARDE has a field-day as Gabriel - the oh so chic and campy bad guy with an umbrella for all occasions - possibly to augment each outfit!
A breathtaking Terence Stamp [still has those 'baby blues'] is Modesty's trusty sick-kick - also with the mandatory hair color change[s].
Quite delightful to behold - but be warned - this one needs eye-shades occasionally - it is in VIVID color.
Great to have on DVD!
Movie Review: Shakespear this ain't!!!!!! But a funny funny movie!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is nearly ruined by the two leaden performances by its lead stars (Stamp almost seems embarrassed to be in the movie!!). What save this and turns it into a glorious romp are the performances by Dirk Bogarde (yes, heavy drama Dirk!! with white blonde hair!!!!!) and Clive Revill doing camp in high style. Their to-the-wall campy characters are alone worth every penny of this. They are a riot as the mad menancing boss and his competitive right hand. Bogarde and Revill have a fine grasp of what camp should be, unlike the two leads that seem alternatively to take it serious (big mistake) or seem rather ashamed to be caught in this off-the-wall, odd ball film. Heavily weighed down by mod 60's culture (which Austin Powers now makes a fortune with), it obviously was ahead of its time!!!!So pop some popcorn and ice the pepsi, and maybe buy you a big box of JuJu fruit, click back and enjoy. People that enjoy Austin Powers series of films, will go for this Review: Best DVD Ever
Summary: 5 Stars
...I feel very special to have this in my collection. A 'lost' cult classic which up until now was not available. This DVD looks spectacular and seems to be 'un-cut' but I have never seen another print. This is a must for fans of 60's pop art. Films such as Danger Diabolik, Blow Up and Our Man Flint are good comparisons. Monika Vitti is stunning. The locations and photography are tre cool.
So run out and purchase this. yeah baby!
Movie Review: Highly Intellectual Spoof
Summary: 5 Stars
This spoof reminds me of the Mrs. Peel black and white Avengers episodes. There is no sex. The women have modestly shaped bodies and wear full coverage, baggy clothes. What little violence is of the cartoon variety. The villains are eccentric. The plot is preposterous. British upper class government ministers are lampooned mercilessly. It takes several viewings to really appreciate it.Movie Review: The best spy spoof ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Modesty Blaise is the best spy spoot ever!! You folks who don't like it need to get a life. Relax, on your plush sofa. Roll a doobie and enjoy Ms Blaise. I dig her the most, baaby!!