klat2xx Reviews

Summer of Sam (1999)

must see again

[5/10 · 2 July 1999]

A very powerful film, not perfect but not much is. Great characterization, with Mia Sorvino outstanding in her role . Also the time and scene were captured to a tee.

I will see it again, something I do rarely and I would also like to make the disclaimer that I'm not a Spike Lee fan. She's gotta have it and do the right thing being the only films I can stand to watch more than once.

This is not a movie for those who want to see another serial killer movie, its about the human condition and all that goes with it, its about the attempt to escape change and avoid responsibility. Kudos to Mr. Imperioli and all on a fine story.

In Dreams (1999)

A good idea gone bad

[28 June 1999]

Chey from Texas brought out all the best criticisms to which I would like to add:

where was grief for this child? Quinn cared more about the dog! How did Downey survive twenty years while being totally psychotic? which, by the way, was a totally unbelievable portrayal. I have worked at Norristown State Hospital, and they are not like this.

Please give me the preservative for the apples which survived 20 years without rotting or attracting legions of insects and other vermin. I like and admire fantasy / horror as much as the next guy but even a neophyte screenwriter knows that you must be true to your screen universe. Since the couple lived in the real world, that part of the movie fell completely apart due to its inconsistencies and breaches of continuity.

How did the connection between Downey and Bening start? From her illustrations in the book? I dont think she drew them as a child which is when she said her dreams began, the ending was great just as the premise was but it failed on many levels. definite thumbs down.