Testament
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Movie Reviews of Testament
Movie Review: Best Nuclear War Film of The 1980's
Summary: 5 Stars
And perhaps the best nuclear war film ever. I liked "Threads" and "The Day After", but this film is almost the antithesis to those films and is all the better for it. There are no scenes of monumental destruction, no sweeping fires or mushroom cloudes or scenes of the dead. Instead the approach is subtle and extremely emotional. While "The Day After" attemped to show the effects of nuclear war on the entire United States, "Testament" shows you one family. One family living in the suburbs and who anyone could relate to. You are drawn in emotionaly by connecting with each of the characters and by seeing and hearing only what they see and hear. After the attack they are left completely to themselves, nobody's coming to help them. They try to hold together with the other survivors in the community and at first it works, but as the effects of radiation and loss of life continue, this film becomes harder and harder to watch. As characters die for no reason other than radiation, that is when the film becomes so emotional that you can't help but watch it. This film forces you to put yourself in these people's situations and wonder what you might do in their place. This film is extremely depressing and that's where it becomes effective. But it also shows yet another tribute to the human spirit, to survive under impossible odds and even keep some small shred of optimism.Movie Review: So depressing, yet a film every human being should watch.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best film I've ever seen. I don't care so much for special effects, blood, guts, and violence that other movies love to portray in order to get a message across. This movie does not use all that. But this film needs to be seen by anyone living on this planet, especially the politicians AND world leaders who stress that we have to produce nuclear weapons for protection. It will make you wonder about why there is a purpose of obtaining nuclear weapons when they are made for survival, yet no one survives afterwards. And to those who wish to critize this film have no right to do so. People need to see that this film critizes our own greed, wealth, and the desire to gain power....money from our own pockets. This film was greatly put together. The director, producer, and the entire cast deserve awards. Maybe not the material statues from Hollywood, but perhaps just verbally acknowledging them for the great work they did on this movie. Even purchasing this DVD will show them that this film says a lot and gives a powerful message to all. Read the other comments and let your heart direct you to buy this DVD. Watch it with your family, children, and friends. See what children have to go through when a horrific thing like this happens. And watch the love and warmth grow after seeing it. For the future of all of humanity...watch Testament.Movie Review: Such a great movie that is commonly overlooked
Summary: 5 Stars
If you want blood, gore, and mayhem... don't buy this movie.
If you want action, thrills, and mystery... don't buy this movie.
If you want a horror movie disguised as a simple tale of survival after the bomb is dropped, this is the film for you.
This movie is so commonly overlooked that I simply couldn't stand it anymore. It's one of the best I've ever seen - not because of special effects, big named actors, or any of that: it's one of the best because it tells such a real story that is so frightening it could keep you up at night.
These days, we don't have to worry much about nuclear war - at least not as much as we once did - but the story told is so compelling that it deserves to be watched. It stands proudly next to The Day After in a tie for the best nuclear holocaust film of all time. It is utterly brilliant.
This film proves that, if done right, you don't need a bunch of fancy effects or Hollywood superstars to make a good movie.
- Brian Kittrell
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Movie Review: Unforgettable....even 20 years after the first time I saw it
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw "Testament" when I was 15 or 16 - around 1984. My dad was watching it and I was immediately drawn to it (much more than I can say about "The Day After" - that one didn't do much for me). I have had "Testament" on my TiVo wishlist to automatically record for months...to no avail. I am going to purchase the DVD because it made that much an impression on me- I agree with the other reviewers who have said that EVERYONE should see this film. There are many movies I've seen over the past 25+ years; yet this is one I distinctly remember. At 15, I was always cognizant of the possibility of a nuclear war; this faded as I got older and the Berlin wall came down- until 9/11. With the state of current events in the world, I am brought back to those thoughts of nuclear possibilities - and the film "Testament". I strongly urge people to see this - it doesn't matter which side of the political fence you're on, in the end it doesn't matter. Yes, it is a dark and depressing movie, but unlike some of the other films out there, this one is very realistic, has substance, and makes one think.Movie Review: A powerful movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow. This movie is simple and yet so heartbreaking, and it's sad to know that so few people have ever heard of it. Jane Alexander is what makes this movie; her performance is commanding and unforgettable. This is not to slight the other actors, especially Roxanna Zal, Ross Harris, Lukas Haas, and Philip Anglim, who all give incredible performances, but even in scenes where Alexander has no dialogue (for example, the scene in the church with all the townspeople), her presence is felt. This film is not perfect, and the beginning is rather monotonous, which is no doubt intentional, but there are a number of truly haunting and heartbreaking scenes that will linger with you long after the film is over. The extras on the dvd are also nice, with present day interviews with the main cast and filmmakers and interesting tidbits about the making of the film. It's interesting to see Jane, Roxanna, Ross, and Lukas as they look 20 years after the movie, and Kevin Costner is also interviewed, as well. Even the extras are close-captioned, which is virtually unheard of!