The Wizard
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Movie Reviews of The Wizard
Movie Review: that nostalgic feeling
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a film for the kid that grew up in the 80s and loved his/her NES and loves getting that nostalgic feeling when discovering something from the past.
The film is presented in 1.85:1 and looks good upscaled on a 46" LCD 1080p screen.
But, my memory served me wrong when I was recollecting on this film. The last 10 or so minutes are the only instance you see Jimmy playing at the competition. I thought it was like 30 minutes. It's rather fast and abrupt. The Wizard is heavy on story and light on the NES. It is a commercial for Nintendo but in a way it's not, or not any different than coca cola having product placement throughout a film. There's just not that much NES involved in the film. And I'm not sure why Fred Savage is wearing the Power Glove on the cover...neither Jimmy nor Savage dons the glove.
I give it 5 stars because it's classic 80s that not too many folks know about.
Movie Review: I love the Power Glove...
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie contains one of the most precisely realized moments in cinema history. Lucas' declaration of his love for the glove is staggering -- the music, the sincerity and gravity of his line deliverance, the writing, the historical fact that the glove never caught on because it didn't actually...well, work, the fact that the movie's primary purpose is really that of a commercial, and yet still, the total, honest embrace of the moment by all involved. The more you watch it, the more it blows the mind.
Movie is very fun, knows what it is and is snappily directed. Added bonus If you know all the Nintendo games from the era; it will have you happily tripping along memory lane.
Movie Review: Its About Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
I never thought that this would be OFFICIALLY released! This is a movie I watched dozens and dozens of time growing up. Back when New Kids On The Block were cool and the power glove was an incredible controller (that nobody EVER quite got right). Jenny Lewis is now a recording star wirh Rilo Kiley and Fred Savage is at his best. Its a fun movie for kids and adults and for those who remember the late 80's and early 90's like I do, then this movie is for you. Lots of fun. One thing though- when they were playing Super Mario Bros. 3 at the end, how did Jenny Lewis and Fred Savage know to get the star and yell tips to him if it were a new game? I always wondered that...
Chad Koenig
Movie Review: A Classic NOA killed the videogame industry! don't put it down!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was 17 when it was on VHS..I liked it!-Good OST I liked the saying in the movie when the kid challenged the other kid (Lucas) from Las Vegas,"I love the Power glove!".Also I had the Vol from Nintendo Power magazine-with Fred Savage in one issue thats where I found out about a movie that was coming out The Wizard!.I had tons of NES games when I was a kid like over 60 games! I also started out even before the Nes came out The Atari Days!-Age 8-But when the NES came out I was ([...])-Those days were family time!.Todays Generation is different-.Yeah I misss the 80's!.The 80's were golden Especially the days when games had (Replay Value!)And there were Arcades!-lol :)Movie Review: I love the Power Glove, its so bad.
Summary: 5 Stars
Great quote from Lucas Barton in this great 80's video game flick. I enjoyed this movie more than one might imagine when I was there opening day with my best friend, both barely 10. It still holds that nostalgic value today, especially for those with working NES' (where were the cans of air back then?) and who have a desire to relive the glory days of video games (ok maybe not the Power Glove...that thing kinda stinks).
I recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it and wants to see probably one of the better games based around the fad (at the time it was just thought to be a fad) of video games and their world back in the late 80's.