After quite a few disappointing movie rentals, and being none too impressed by the more recent monster/action films to grace our screens, I decided to try out a classic.
My interest was initially perked up by the fact Kiefer Sutherland was in it. Being a bit of a fan, and liking the premise of the film, I decided to buy the double boxset of the film (it works out cheaper - even if the 2nd one is a bit naff in comparison) and I must say it's one of the best films I have seen in ages!
The story goes thus. Michael and Sam move with their mum to Santa Carla, California, after what seems like a slightly messy divorce. They settle in quickly, Sam befriending two (if not slightly odd) comic book store teens, and Michael ... Read More:
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The Lost Boys (original movie) is one of the most popular vampire movies of it's time, and it's success relies not just on the pure brilliance of it's story, but on the wonderful comedic timing and impressive performances by Keifer Sutherland, Corey Feldman and Jason Patrick.
A divorced mother of two is forced to move to Santa Carla to live with her father in financial defeat. Her two teenage sons, Michael and Sam are dismayed to find that their grandfather lives in a ranch-cabin style house with no TV, miles from anywhere, amongst an impressive array of stuffed animals.
At first it seems life doesn't seem as exciting in Santa Carla, until Michael falls in love at first sight with Star, a dark-haired beauty distracted ... Read More:
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I watched the Hi-Def version of this last weekend on Sky Movies. I don't know how they do it, but the picture quality's as good as a modern film (yes, The Lost Boys is 21 years old!). One of my favourite all times and it's added straight to my wish list!
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Lucas stars a young Corey Haim as Lucas Bligh, a 14 year old band geek with a love for insects who develops a giant crush on new girl in town 16 year old Maggie (Kerri Green) after befriending her before school starts. Maggie in turn has a crush on the captain of the football team 'Cappy' (played by Charlie Sheen) who despite sporting one of the worst 80's haircuts ever complate with hairsprayed flick is still a much better prospect than Lucas who spends the entire movie wearing what can only be described as somebody's grandfather's glasses.
Lucas still believes he has a shot with Maggie even though she only thinks of him as a friend and is devastated when Cappy and Maggie end up going out together. This prompts Lucas to try and impress Maggie by attempting ... Read More:
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The town of Larker's Mill is threatening with a lot of strange missing person cases. As the town celebrates it founding day, one of the townspeople is killed. Sheriff Joe Haller (Terry O'Quinn) is under pressure from the town to solve it, and he sets out to investigate. An eccentric builder, Uncle Red (Gary Busey) arrives in town to visit his nephew, Marty, (Corey Haim) a crippled teenager who is confined to a wheelchair. A third animal attack reels the town, forcing Haller to put in a curfew. That still doesn't stop the killer, only this time it is Marty's best friend, Brady (Joe Wright). His father (Kent Broadhurst) organizes a town search party to go into the woods to find the killer, but they mostly end up being killed. Only a few survive, which cancels the rest ... Read More:
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The town of Larker's Mill is threatening with a lot of strange missing person cases. As the town celebrates it founding day, one of the townspeople is killed. Sheriff Joe Haller (Terry O'Quinn) is under pressure from the town to solve it, and he sets out to investigate. An eccentric builder, Uncle Red (Gary Busey) arrives in town to visit his nephew, Marty, (Corey Haim) a crippled teenager who is confined to a wheelchair. A third animal attack reels the town, forcing Haller to put in a curfew. That still doesn't stop the killer, only this time it is Marty's best friend, Brady (Joe Wright). His father (Kent Broadhurst) organizes a town search party to go into the woods to find the killer, but they mostly end up being killed. Only a few survive, which cancels the rest of the town's celebrations ... Read More:
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The basic plot, like the title, is pretty simple - straight from a "Silhouette" Romance you may think, but there is so much more than romance to Murphy. This is a carefully crafted slice of Western small town life without a wasted word or action, as a background to the contrasts between the steady, reserved residents and the charming but feckless ex-husband. Of course James Garner gives a lift to everything he is in, and has some wonderfully humourous moments, but all the cast give solid, convincing performances and make this a movie to cherish.
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After quite a few disappointing movie rentals, and being none too impressed by the more recent monster/action films to grace our screens, I decided to try out a classic.
My interest was initially perked up by the fact Kiefer Sutherland was in it. Being a bit of a fan, and liking the premise of the film, I decided to buy the double boxset of the film (it works out cheaper - even if the 2nd one is a bit naff in comparison) and I must say it's one of the best films I have seen in ages!
The story goes thus. Michael and Sam move with their mum to Santa Carla, California, after what seems like a slightly messy divorce. They settle in quickly, Sam befriending two (if not slightly odd) comic book store teens, and Michael befriending agang of bikers...or are they?