Salvador (Special Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Salvador (Special Edition)
Movie Review: Gritty, Alive And Powerful.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Salvador" is a gritty, unrestrained trip into the chaos that is civil war, not just in the country it portrays, but civil war in any culture. It is Oliver Stone's first major movie and it vibrates with the passion and vibrant drive seen in his later works. This movie is so powerful and effective precisely because it feels REAL. There are scenes that almost have a documentary feeling to them. The camera work by Robert Richardson is gritty and rich at the same time while the screenplay by Stone and the real Richard Boyle is filled with wild moments, powerful scenes and hilarious comic touches. The performances are grade-A. James Woods is wicked but with a touching heart in this performance, it's probably his best. Jim Belushi is brilliantly funny. But "Salvador" aside from being a great entertainment, is also an important film document of the realities of war, of what happened in El Salvador and of the realities of what happened there. Like Stone's Vietnam movies, "Salvador" opens the eyes and ears and mind to what really was going on. It is an effective movie about events that happen in little corners of the world.Movie Review: One of the 10 Best Films of the 1980s
Summary: 5 Stars
This is without question the best film that Oliver Stone has ever or will ever create. Same goes for James Woods and James Belushi's performances. Stone does a marvelous job of introducing the viewer to the cultural and political changes as they drive south with Woods and Belushi in an old Mustang convertible. From that harrowing first moment that they have "arrived" in El Salvador, the film never lets up its intensity. Woods deserved a best actor Oscar for this role. A brave, poignant, and important film that manages to scare the hell out of you, entertain you, AND make you think. Welcome to El Salvador. Bravo!Regarding the Special Edition DVD, the extra features are EXCELLENT! The "making of" of documentary was fascinating (if a tad vulgar). Also, you will appreciate Woods' performance all the more when you see how prudish he is in real life, and how much he despised the real life Richard Boyle (not to mention Oliver Stone). A great value for these extra features.
Movie Review: Excellent DVD release of SALVADOR
Summary: 5 Stars
SALVADOR is a VERY fine film, showing a broad range of drama, emotion, humor, and exposure of American foreign policy. An extremely valuable feature of the DVD release is the documentary on the making of the film which is indepth, and provides much detailed information on the making of the film, and the factual events that were the basis for the film. The interviews with the actual US Ambassador to El Salvador, who was portrayed by actor Michael Murphy in the film, are in incredible testimony to the validity of the film as a historical record. I'm very glad to have this DVD in my personal collection.Movie Review: Cruda Realidad Politica
Summary: 5 Stars
Una pelicula sumamente real, demuestra la cara de la moneda como debe ser exactamente lo que sucedio durante la guerra civil en El Salvador, actos sangrientos y realmente tristes, se puede ver en la pelicula escenas particularmente verdaderas de actos que sucedieron en El Salvador, espero la compren el actor hizo un maravilloso papel en este film.Que orgullo para los salvadorenos haber superado algo tan debastador como lo es una guerra civil.
Movie Review: A must see.........
Summary: 5 Stars
This is hands down one of the rawest flicks that I've seen in years. Its one of those rare IFC gems, that they throw at you from time to time. Anyone with even a remote interest in expanding your thoughts, and openning yourself up to the ways "America's Politically driven warfare'" affects other cultures should see this one. Its right up there with "Munich", "Seriona", & "Animal Farm.".........A must see!