Swamp Thing - The Series
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Movie Reviews of Swamp Thing - The Series
Movie Review: Mixed bag
Summary: 3 Stars
After a campy but enjoyable first film directed by Wes Craven, and an ungodly bad sequel, Swamp Thing got himself his own live action TV series (a short-lived cartoon would follow as well), with none other than longtime stunt man Dick Durock reprising his role from the films as the tortured, muck monster. First off, it should be noted that Swamp Thing was quite low budget, but for its time, the show somehow managed to pretty much work for what it was. However, what really hurt the show was the schizophrenic writing, which would focus on Swamp Thing one minute, and then treat him as a back seat, supporting character the next. As a whole, the show was a mixed bag, yet at the same time, it managed to be pretty enjoyable. The supporting cast, which included Mark Lindsay Chapman as Swampy's old nemesis Dr. Anton Arcane, Carrell Myers as the friendly Tressa, and a young Kari Wuhrer who briefly appears as Abigail. If you enjoyed the show when it originally aired, this DVD set is worth picking up, and if you're an old fan of the DC character, this may be worth a look, although those fans might feel better off sticking with the classic comics by Alan Moore instead.Movie Review: Corny but Entertaining
Summary: 3 Stars
My teenage sons have developed an appreciation for the classic monster flicks such as Dracula and Frankenstein. They also enjoy the older B Grade films such as The Blob and Creature from the Black Lagoon. Part of the drawing power on these movies is making fun of how corny they are. Swamp Thing definately ranks right up there as one of the "cheesiest" series ever made. There is no way you can take it seriously: the acting is TERRIBLE, the plot line is flawed and the effects are lacking to say the least. However if you just want some laughs (I'm sure the creators did not intend for it to be funny), then you would probably enjoy this series. If it is available to rent in your area, you might try that first. We picked it up on a sale but even at Amazon's regular price, it is about 9 hours of hilarity for appoximately $2.70 an hour. How can you beat that?Movie Review: You get what you pay for
Summary: 3 Stars
I spent six bucks on this and I feel like I got my six bucks worth, a guy in a fake looking rubber suit, some of the cheasest acting in history, a budget that would not buy a good box lunch and they don't even start with how the swamp thing was made. If you got six bucks and a few hours to kill.....go for it.Movie Review: Forgotten series
Summary: 3 Stars
I didn't known this series before i bought it and i find verry good,a little bit too much for younger audience, but great special effects.Movie Review: So bad I sold it at the Flea Market.
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm not going to bother reading positive reviews of this Swamp Thing series because those reviews could not make ths show watchable for me. I always loved the Swamp Thing comic, the original 70's magazine. The first Swampt Thing movie was OK, but this series was just awful. I actually have not seen anything quite this infantile before. I suppose if you are in grammar school then perhaps this sort of show might interest you. This series was just freaking bizzarre in my opinion. I give the show two stars for the great Swamp Thing costume and makes up. Sure, he's a little rubbery and jiggling in some places but ol' swampy looks like the real deal, and that look is very faithful to the comic book. This series, however, was simply unwatchable for this reviewer. I bought the set for perhaps $20 at Walmart. I watched four episodes. The show was just so awful to the point of retarding my senses. I give the show two stars for the special effects of the Swamp Thing.
Terrible show for people with functioning brain cells.
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