Testament
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Movie Reviews of Testament
Movie Review: The most jarring movie I've ever seen
Summary: 5 Stars
I have clear memories of watching Testament in the theater back in 1983. I remember the mother, played by Jane Alexander, watching her young son die over a period of days, and how devestated I was by her hysterical preparation for his burial - I wept, and so did all those around me. It was the most human, anti-war scene I have ever experienced in a movie. This was not drama for the sake of entertainment, it was the very realistic illustration of the fragility of our society, how quickly everything we love so deeply could be taken away from us with absolutely no excuse or explanation. It also portrayed very well the strength of the human spirit, how people tried so hard to go on with some semblance of routine and meaning to their lives, knowing they too had only days or weeks to live. The horror of war has never been portayed more effectively. I remember leaving the theater, looking at the Seattle skyline at twighlight, and thinking how much we take for granted. I wished every national leader would be strapped into a seat and forced to watch this film.Movie Review: Shattering
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this movie when it first came out and it completely devastated me. No one really knew about it and I set out on a personal campaign, of sorts, to tell people about this movie. No one has regretted taking my advice about giving this movie a chance. I was glad to see that there were several DVDs for this movie available on Amazon.com. Although so much of the movie is now very dated (check out the answering machine that is as big as a breadbox!), the core of the story remains just as powerful as ever. Aside from the stellar performances, the sense of shock, sorrow, anger, then ultimately, acceptance will stay in the minds of viewers for a long time afterwards. An extremely well-made movie that, unfortunately, is just as relevant and timely today as it was back when it first was released.Movie Review: Unbelievably sad, terrific and important
Summary: 5 Stars
Saddest film ever made? Surely it's a GREAT film which reduces the unfathomable and thus numbingly abstract concept of nuclear war to a single community and (mostly) to a single family. It's beautifully acted and scripted. And it's achingly, heart breakingly sad. I have been brought to tears just reading someone else's description of the film. (Of course, the same thing has happened the several times I have watched the film myself). If you are looking for a film that truly shows the devastation that would follow in the wake of a nuclear attack, this is it. None of the other films that deal with similar subject matter ("The Day After", etc.) come remotely close.
Likely the best--and most important--film to get its DVD debut at this late date.
Movie Review: Disturbing drama about life after a nuclear attack.
Summary: 5 Stars
Testament (1983) was the best of the U.S. produced films about Nuclear War. This film was originally made-for-public-television. The movie was so sucessful that it was released theatrically. After a few legal hurdles, the film was released upon an unsuspecting nation. What I enjoyed most about this movie was it didn't need flashy special effects, trick photography and stock footage. The performances of the actors and solid writing and direction more than made up for it. This movie is some hard hitting stuff. Forget about The Day After, you need to check Testament out for a realsitic view about post nuclear-war life. It's not pretty.
Highly recommended.
Movie Review: Finally it's out on DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently discovered that "Testament" had finally come out on DVD, and immediately went over to h*lf.com and purchased a copy. I happen to love movies that move me emotionally in any way whatsoever, and this one is especially effective. Can't wait to view the extras, too. Unfortunately, it appears the DVD transfer is nothing to write home about (no digital restoration), which is too bad. However, this is probably the best we can expect from such a depressing movie -- these types of films (Dead Man Walking is another example) don't tend to be big sellers, and we're lucky to finally have it in the DVD format. Highly recommended.