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She can't (and won't) drive 55.... Stephen King's novel about the twisted love affair between a boy and his car gets transferred to the screen, courtesy of suspense master John Carpenter. Although lacking some of the more outré supernatural elements of the source material, this high-octane cinematic tune-up more than delivers the goods, horror-wise (Christine's midnight rampages will never be forgotten)--as well as being a sly exposé of the random cruelties within the high-school pecking order. Keith Gordon (who has gone on to become a stellar director in his own right, with films such as A Midnight Clear and Mother Night to his credit) gives a wonderfully controlled central performance. Carpenter's atmospheric original score is backed up by a well-chosen collection of rock classics, including George Thorogood's "Bad to the Bone" (the titular character's all-too-apt theme song). --Andrew Wright
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Christine is a compressing movie........2005-12-27
A kid, Arnie (Keith Gordon) inherits a car "Christine" with a dubious past. Poor thing needs some loving care. Parents say dump her. However Arnie is determined to fix her up even at the expense of his girl Leigh (Alexandra Paul) and despite the money grubbing garage owner. How will Christine respond to those who rival for her affection and those that despise her good looks?
She gets herself in to more tight spots. After each cursing experience Christine rebound with new enthusiasm (and a new paint job.) And talk about loyal to those who love her. Everyone knows that possession is nine points of the law; Christine had many points. This may have been the first car with an adjustable steering wheel.
Talk about fatal attraction.
Christine.......2005-09-30
I've said it before and I'll say it again, any film maker who takes on the challenge of trying to bring a Stephen King book to the big screen is going to have his work well and truly cut of for him to attempt to condense all the history and details Mr King crams into his novels, in a watchable format. To his credit, the director John Carpenter does pretty darn well here and makes a very worthwhile effort.
The problem I have with Christine is that it was never the best of Stephen King's books to start with and I've never found the idea of a possessed car that sinister, ok it's no dafter than a possessed dog or cat, but there's just something that little bit to cumbersome about the idea of having a car commit murders.
Arnie Cunningham is the typical high school geek, skinny and with glasses he's the ideal target for the mean school bullies and it's good news for him that the high school football jock her, Dennis Guilder, is Arnie's best friend.
Arnie, in an attempt to break free from his mother's very tight apron strings, buys a beaten up wreak of a car from a dodgy looking character called George LeBay. The car in question is a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury which we learn from Mr LeBay belonged to his brother, until his brother ran a pipe from the exhaust and killed himself.
Arnie buys the car and sets to work renovating it although as much work Arnie puts in the car seems to be helping him along by regenerating itself. When the car is finished it's a sight to behold, a classic piece of American Automobile, it's no wonder that behind the wheel Arnie cuts a different figure and his new found good looks lands him the prettiest girl in the school, Leigh Cabot. But the bullies haven't given up all ideas of keeping Arnie down. They break into the garage where Arnie keeps the car and smash it to pieces. But when only days later is it more amazing that the car is fully restored again, or that the bullies are picked off one by one, with Arnie's prized car always being near the scene?
As I say, the film is extremely watchable if for nothing else the excellent smashes and scrapes the car gets itself into, and then amazingly out of again. The regeneration sequences are great effects and although some of the action scenes are quite jerky, there are some brilliant iconic images, like the Plymouth cruising down the highway whilst being on fire.
There's nothing really special about the performances although they are all adequately done. Viewers may spot that Keith Gordon (Arnie) also appeared in the pretty awful Combat Academy and John Stockwell (Dennis) turns up as the pilot "Cougar" in Top Gun. Harry Dean Stanton appears for a small role as the cop assigned to investigate the murders.
What I did like about the film though were the extra areas it covered that aren't in the book. The opening sequence showing Christine on the Detroit production line was a nice touch and I loved the ironic radio set with a mind of it's own, managing to not only switch itself on whenever Christine was up to no good, but playing a suitable classic Rock and Roll hit. A great example would be playing Bony Maronie whilst crushing garage owner Will Darnell against the dashboard.
This car is ACE.......2005-09-16
Christine is awesome. i haven't got the dvd but im gonna get it.
this film is ace, it's bout a car that is possesed and you really don't want to get on the wrong side of her coz you'll know bout it.
If you haven't seen do and if ya have get the dvd. coz it's worth every penny.
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Go on...go for it you won't regret it.......2006-02-18
Mistaken for CIA agents after wreaking a diner, stealing a truck these two villians (Terence Hill & Bud Spencer)get into a case of trying to find $1 million. As Secret Agents they find they get some perks which is where the comedy comes in. The duo get really into the case like they believe they are these two crack hot agents they've been mistaken for. The film of course has the mark of all Hill & Spencer movies with the fun, action, comedy and great slapstick fights. In this romp they even add a car chase or two so it becomes a non-stop fun packed ride from start to finish. This is one of those films all fans of these two would love so go on GO FOR IT
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Moving true story.......2003-12-06
This is a moving true story about a father who comes to realise how much his chilren mean to him. If you are a fan of real life drama's then this is a must!
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Awful.......2006-10-09
It's hard to put this into words, but let's just say this adaptation is pretty awful, one of the worst I've seen. Tim Dalton as Rochester is laughable, it just does not work and Zelah Clark's portrayal of Jane is pretty dire, strange facial expressions, long pauses and staring do not constitute good acting. All I can say is I was pretty glad when the closing credits came up. What were the Beeb thinking of with this one. Aaaaaaaaagh!
A disappointing adaptation from the BBC.......2006-10-05
I was expecting great things from this but was sadly disappointed. I admit I'm not a fan of Tim Dalton's but I do love Jane Eyre so I really thought I would enjoy this, but alas no. Having seen other adaptations this was very poor. The dialogue may have been fairly faithful to the book but the acting was wooden and uninspired. And it could surely have been condensed into a shorter version making the agony a little less to endure. As you would guess, I wouldn't recommend it, what were the good old Beeb thinking of!
Average.......2006-10-05
I first watched this adaptation a few weeks ago, having already seen many versions of the novel brought to screen. This is probably one of my least favourite versions, it all looks very dated and some of the acting is a bit stilted. It's as if the two main actors get bored with the whole thing and are just going through the motions, and it's almost as bad trying to watch it. The BBC normally produce wonderful period dramas, so I don't know what happened with this one, but let's just say I won't be watching it again.
Best adaption yet!!.......2006-09-26
I dont understand how this version of Jane Eyre only received 2 star reviews, i have watched pratcially every adaption of Jane Eyre ever filmed and THIS VERSION IS MY FAVOURITE BY FAR!!! The sets are not what you would call lavish but i think that when you get past that and the fact that the sets are a little overlit, you will find that the acting is superb. Timothy Dalton is the only Mr Rochester for me.While his colouring does not fit the description in the book, he is the only actor to catch the biting sarcasm, intensity and tenderness that i always associate with mr rochester. For me Zelah Clarke is Jane, she is perfect for the part, both in her stature and her manner..can't say i cared for the dresses she wore though!! Perhaps the only quibble i would have with her part is that the mischiveous side of Jane was not allowed to develop as much as is truly necessary; this however was not Ms Clarkes fault as we see toward the end of the production that she can play at tormenting him!! All in all this is the version i would recommend to people, after having warned them that it does look a little stage bound. But other than that it has everyting, brillant acting by characters who have become Jane and Rochester for me, and perhaps best of all the language and script are almost word for word from the book. What more can a true Jane Eyre fan ask for?? I am just thankful i ever came across it...
.........2006-09-02
Very poor adaptation. Normally love Tim Dalton but dislike him as Rochester and Zelah was a very unconvincing Jane. A really wishy-washy production, poor filming, stagey acting, no chemstry between the leads, overlong. Not a credit at all to Charlotte Bronte's wonderful novel. Not one I'd recommend. Other versions, particularly the 1973 one, are far superior. Okay for people who are not true Bronte fans.
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Coup de foudre (At First Sight).......2004-12-26
One of the very best movies about lesbian romantic agony between married women. Not a film for your husband to watch. Fine direction and the very best cast. A must in the film collection of every romantic lesbian in the world.
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