The Swarm
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Movie Reviews of The Swarm
Movie Review: DVD release just about everything you could want.
Summary: 5 Stars
Warner Brothers DVD release of Irwin Allen's cult classic bomb The Swarm features a beautifully rendered widescreen transfer (which is the only format to truly appreciate this movie), the theatrical trailer, and a straight faced and rather serious sounding behind the scenes documentary that looks to have been made for televsion airing for the film's summer time hype (it contains easy to see commercial break segues). Sadly the promised Michael Caine commentary and Big Bug trivia did not come through, though there is a biography for the late Master of Disaster in the Cast and Crew section (it is also the only one offered). As we all know, mutant killer bees threaten Texas and Michael Caine and a whole lot of back-up stars have to stop them, or else. The movie remains a goofy, silly disaster movie that is incredibly hard to dislike. If you love so bad they're good movies, then this disc is a must have. An essential for any schlock fan.Movie Review: wonderfully bad film clocks in at a generous 155 minutes
Summary: 5 Stars
there are few things i cherish as mightily as fine actors chewing the scenery and or emoting false indignation the way MICHAEL CAINE does at the begining of this magnificent disaster opera . it gets better from there . all the key elements and players are fully vested for the avalanche of hilarity that greets us and throws a GRIZZLY ADAMS sized hug on us . the collective . there's IRWIN ALLEN . shepherding another great idea to an even greater canvas . if so inclined , there's a who's who of stars of past and present . and there's those darn africanized bees . (you know , the ones SIXTY MINUTES promised us twenty years ago or so) . my god . what has happened to current film . where's the humor and ambition and audacity . own this to fully appreciate the wonderful decade we all miss so greatly . bold and brilliant . thank you IRWIN . see annually for optimal veiwing pleasure .Movie Review: An Irwin Allen Classic in my book!
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Swarm" is one of my all time favorite movies. Basicly because it scared the tar out of me when I was a kid. But nowadays I've gotten to where I really like it. The story about Killer Bees approaching Houston was a good premise. I also like the fact that the expanded version on the dvd answered some questions I'd had for a long time. For example, What ever happened to the kid whose parents were killed at the beginning?The expanded version is a tad long. But watchable and in my opinion, better than the original theatrical release. Which is why I gave the film such a high rating.
See this movie for yourself and enjoy.
It comes highly recommended for Irwin Allen fans!
Movie Review: A classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must have movie for all lovers of bad movies. The film manages to include bees of incredible power that appear nearly invulnerable. An quasi-all star cast livens the movie up with their absolutely astonishing attempts to act convincingly. The premise is, of course, completely believable (assuming you're on a 2 week drinking binge).
And be sure to watch carefully for the single most politically incorrect scene ever seen on film.
For some reason this film left me with an incredible craving for breakfast cereal.
Enjoy!!
Movie Review: Afro-Brazilian Bees. Not Hardworking Honeybees
Summary: 5 Stars
Makes "When Time Ran Out" look like Schindler's list. My favorite scene: Katherine Ross is lying in a hospital bed. There is knocking at the door. She gets up, opens the door and is met by a bee the size of an elephant. I kid you not. If you don't think that makes this a must see then I don't know what else to say. Except this: Michael Caine seems to be testing the theory that the worse the dialogue the louder it should be screeched. Bring nachos "The Swarm" delivers all the cheese you can handle.