Christine [1984]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS
  • Christine is a compressing movie!
  • Dissapointing, no-frights horror
  • Little Bitty Pretty One!
  • The Film and the car are both minters.
Christine [1984]
Starring: Keith Gordon , John Stockwell , Alexandra Paul , Robert Prosky , and Harry Dean Stanton
Director: John Carpenter
Manufacturer: Uca Catalogue
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Release Date: 2005-10-03
Christine [1984]

Amazon.co.uk Review

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, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS.......2007-11-03

In 1957, one of the cars on the assembly line in Detroit seems cursed from the beginning. Strange events plague its creation for over twenty years, where geeky Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) needs to break away from his domineering mother (Christine Belford). His friend Dennis (John Stockwell) agrees, since he's tired of protecting him from the goons at school. While driving home, he and Dennis spot the fabled car collecting rust on a farm and buys it against Dennis' and his parents wishes. Fixing it up causes Arnie to start acting differently around Dennis and his mother, which causes everyone around him to become concerned for him. Suddenly, people around Arnie begin dying in mysterious ways, and a police inspector (Harry Dean Stanton) comes in to investigate the case, and discovers something that defies explanation. Soon, Dennis and Arnie's girlfriend Leigh (Alexandra Paul) have to try to help Arnie from being in Christine's deadly grasp.

The Good News: This is probably as action-packed a film as Stephen King will ever do, and Carpenter was the perfect choice to do so. He uses such a great style with his trademark of not showing too much and only what is needed is a style that suits this movie perfectly. We get so many scenes that could've been ruined which weren't because of the way Carpenter shoots the movie. His way of filming is the only kind that would've worked for the film. Once we get going, the film is non-stop until the end. Seeing the car hunt down the people who have deserved it are some of the greatest action/suspense scenes ever filmed. Special mention goes to the one scene where it mowed down the lead bully. After killing his two friends earlier, the bully takes off into the night, running down the street. Christine takes off after him, flaming from being in the middle of a fire, and the flaming car is chasing after him down the street. It is a wonder site to behold, seeing the flaming car in action. A lot more action than what was expected, and even some great suspense as well. The radio constantly turning on, the car's ability to simply appear out of nowhere, and the creepiness that follows when you know you are being followed are some great examples. Seeing the car is like a warning that something will happen, and the uselessness of running is seen in the few lives taken in the film. All this aside, the one thing that really got me was the theme. This has to be one of Carpenters most underrated themes ever, and I think it is just as creepy and fear inducing as "Halloween's" theme was. This is the perfect theme for the movie, as it gets under your skin and keeps you on the edge of your seat at the same time. This has great theme music for the film that helps out to keep the viewer interested in the action and the scene.

The Bad News: The movie could've had a faster opening, but this is it. The beginning was slow to start, but after that, it was great.

The Final Verdict: Christine is a major classic that many horror fans need to see. It is a master example of setting up a scene and getting to a level of suspense through characters and action. Required viewing for Carpenter fans and all supernatural fans.

5 out of 5 stars Christine is a compressing movie!.......2005-02-25

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.

2 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, no-frights horror.......2004-09-04

This makes no sense. This film, unless you have the nerves of a kitten, is not scary at all. That could be understood if it weren't for the source material (Stephen King's novel of the same title, which was terrifying at times) and the director (John Carpenter, director of such horrible monstrosities as "The Thing" and "Halloween"). Surely this combination should make for a highly disturbing and shocking film, right?

Wrong. More of a supernatural drama than a horror, the best Carpenter could muster for this was some backwards filming (which, to be fair, doesn't look bad at all) for the car-regeneration sequances. If he could chop some guys arms off and make heads crawl around like spiders in "The Thing", why couldn't he have kept all the horrible gory bits from the book?

Despite this being a non-horrible horror, you have to give it to the two leads: Keith Gordon as the high-school nerd and John Stockwell as his friend and fellow jock. Both give excellent performances, which almost makes up for the poor performance from Alexandra Paul, who seems to have forgotten she is a major character, or even that she's in the film at all.

Running over dummies, running over dummies on fire and wrecking alot of cars is what Carpenter's technical prowess has amounted to with this film. Just dont expect to be scared by it.

5 out of 5 stars Little Bitty Pretty One!.......2004-08-06

Absolutely fantastic!

I first saw this movie when I was about 8 years old on November 5th - bomfire night - and believe that along with "DUEL" it is the most well done automobile movie. I have seen it so many time since. Although in Duel there was a driver who we never see, here it is the actual car that kills people.

Why?

Because of Love! The songs chosen refelect that fact and are an excellent choice in my opinion. The song title I used for the review featured in an excellent part of the movie. Was Arnie driving the car at that point. Who knows? He definitley wasn't when it killed the other three gang members because the car went on fire but here we don't know and are not told. The car fire scene was an excellent stunt for 1983. Now it would be done on computer and look terrible with fake fire. How did they stop the car from blowing up?

We never know how the car became evil or why. It is the mystery which makes the movie what it is. In Duel the truck had a driver but we never saw him and that made that movie have a similar sence of mystery.

If you haven't seen this movie it is a must buy - well worth the amazon price of £7.97

People who don't like it are probably looking for more than is there. It is a good story and very well directed.

I like the sign in the garage which reads:
"In God we trust - Everyone else pay cash!"

My Rating: 99.9%

5 out of 5 stars The Film and the car are both minters........2004-06-07

Christine is a mint film. She was born in Detroit on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary car. Deep within her chassis lurks the devil. she is Christine a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury.John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best selling novel to life in this brilliant thriller. A must see.
And a top 5 stars from zero--cool.
Swann in Love [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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      Thief Of Hearts [1984]
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • censored version
      • Thief of MY heart!!
      • Has its moments....
      Thief Of Hearts [1984]
      Starring: Steven Bauer , Barbara Williams , John Getz , David Caruso , and Christine Ebersole
      Director: Douglas Day Stewart
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      Thief Of Hearts [1984]

      Customer Reviews:

      1 out of 5 stars censored version.......2007-01-29

      I am totally disappointed, I saw the film first on VHS a good few years back and some of the scenes(the hot scenes)were cut in this DVD. This is the same letdown version I saw on television...what's the story here? If I wanted a censored version I could have seen it on tele....terrible waste!

      4 out of 5 stars Thief of MY heart!!.......2006-08-28

      I discovered Steven Bauer in this very film and was blown away by the role he played. He plays a theif of jewels stealing from the houses of San Francisco's richest residents. One day, after he takes numerous possessions from one house he discovers he has stolen the diary of a woman who is locked in a marriage in which she is wholly unsatisfied. She writes of her dreams of passion and adventure with her ideal man, who at this point is not her huband. Scott (Steven B) enters her life and becomes that man, indulging her in all of her fantasies. Needless, to say, things go a bit pear-shaped as he becomes totally obssessed with her yet she starts to back away, mostly due to the fact that he is such a closed book and won't disclose anything about his life. The ending is inevitable but despite what happens, you know that they will somehow always be a part of each others life...as long as they are alive that is. This really does make you reach in to the depths of your emotions to release your secret desires and fantasies..and the sadness and impossibility that they can sometimes bring.

      3 out of 5 stars Has its moments...........2004-03-07

      Thief of Hearts is a film of its time - i.e. a glossy-looking 1980s film with a fairly far-fetched plot. In some respects it hasn't worn well - the clothes and locations look almost kitschy now, and some of the acting is quite cardboard - but it has its moments of genuine suspense and eroticism. This was the film where I discovered Steven Bauer and it's a reminder of what a good actor (and darkly handsome fellow) he is - and it's also fun to see David Caruso long before NYPD Blue and CSI: Miami as Bauer's redhaired, somewhat psycho partner in crime. Not the best film ever, but good fun nonetheless....
      Silver Spoons: The Complete First Season [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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      • Erin Gray is worth watching
      Silver Spoons: The Complete First Season [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
      Starring: Alfonso Ribeiro , Billy Jayne , Ray Walston , and Christine Belford
      Director: Luis Soto , and Bob Lally
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Erin Gray is worth watching.......2007-06-24

      One aspect of the series is Erin Gray, the co-star of this television program who played Wilma Deering. She is definately eye candy and I recommend the series if not for the clever plots (which reminds you of Star Trek), but for Erin Gray in spandex. Even better, I get to meet Gray personally at the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention in Aberdeen, Maryland in September. I plan to get an autograph and have my picture taken with her. If you are not familiar with this talented and beautiful actress, this TV series shows just how good she is. Amazon.com has a great price so grab your copy today.
      Christine [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS
      • Christine is a compressing movie!
      • Dissapointing, no-frights horror
      • Little Bitty Pretty One!
      • The Film and the car are both minters.
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      Starring: Keith Gordon , John Stockwell , Alexandra Paul , Robert Prosky , and Harry Dean Stanton
      Director: John Carpenter
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      Christine [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

      Amazon.co.uk Review

      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, Amazon.com

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS.......2007-11-03

      In 1957, one of the cars on the assembly line in Detroit seems cursed from the beginning. Strange events plague its creation for over twenty years, where geeky Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) needs to break away from his domineering mother (Christine Belford). His friend Dennis (John Stockwell) agrees, since he's tired of protecting him from the goons at school. While driving home, he and Dennis spot the fabled car collecting rust on a farm and buys it against Dennis' and his parents wishes. Fixing it up causes Arnie to start acting differently around Dennis and his mother, which causes everyone around him to become concerned for him. Suddenly, people around Arnie begin dying in mysterious ways, and a police inspector (Harry Dean Stanton) comes in to investigate the case, and discovers something that defies explanation. Soon, Dennis and Arnie's girlfriend Leigh (Alexandra Paul) have to try to help Arnie from being in Christine's deadly grasp.

      The Good News: This is probably as action-packed a film as Stephen King will ever do, and Carpenter was the perfect choice to do so. He uses such a great style with his trademark of not showing too much and only what is needed is a style that suits this movie perfectly. We get so many scenes that could've been ruined which weren't because of the way Carpenter shoots the movie. His way of filming is the only kind that would've worked for the film. Once we get going, the film is non-stop until the end. Seeing the car hunt down the people who have deserved it are some of the greatest action/suspense scenes ever filmed. Special mention goes to the one scene where it mowed down the lead bully. After killing his two friends earlier, the bully takes off into the night, running down the street. Christine takes off after him, flaming from being in the middle of a fire, and the flaming car is chasing after him down the street. It is a wonder site to behold, seeing the flaming car in action. A lot more action than what was expected, and even some great suspense as well. The radio constantly turning on, the car's ability to simply appear out of nowhere, and the creepiness that follows when you know you are being followed are some great examples. Seeing the car is like a warning that something will happen, and the uselessness of running is seen in the few lives taken in the film. All this aside, the one thing that really got me was the theme. This has to be one of Carpenters most underrated themes ever, and I think it is just as creepy and fear inducing as "Halloween's" theme was. This is the perfect theme for the movie, as it gets under your skin and keeps you on the edge of your seat at the same time. This has great theme music for the film that helps out to keep the viewer interested in the action and the scene.

      The Bad News: The movie could've had a faster opening, but this is it. The beginning was slow to start, but after that, it was great.

      The Final Verdict: Christine is a major classic that many horror fans need to see. It is a master example of setting up a scene and getting to a level of suspense through characters and action. Required viewing for Carpenter fans and all supernatural fans.

      5 out of 5 stars Christine is a compressing movie!.......2005-02-25

      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.

      2 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, no-frights horror.......2004-09-04

      This makes no sense. This film, unless you have the nerves of a kitten, is not scary at all. That could be understood if it weren't for the source material (Stephen King's novel of the same title, which was terrifying at times) and the director (John Carpenter, director of such horrible monstrosities as "The Thing" and "Halloween"). Surely this combination should make for a highly disturbing and shocking film, right?

      Wrong. More of a supernatural drama than a horror, the best Carpenter could muster for this was some backwards filming (which, to be fair, doesn't look bad at all) for the car-regeneration sequances. If he could chop some guys arms off and make heads crawl around like spiders in "The Thing", why couldn't he have kept all the horrible gory bits from the book?

      Despite this being a non-horrible horror, you have to give it to the two leads: Keith Gordon as the high-school nerd and John Stockwell as his friend and fellow jock. Both give excellent performances, which almost makes up for the poor performance from Alexandra Paul, who seems to have forgotten she is a major character, or even that she's in the film at all.

      Running over dummies, running over dummies on fire and wrecking alot of cars is what Carpenter's technical prowess has amounted to with this film. Just dont expect to be scared by it.

      5 out of 5 stars Little Bitty Pretty One!.......2004-08-06

      Absolutely fantastic!

      I first saw this movie when I was about 8 years old on November 5th - bomfire night - and believe that along with "DUEL" it is the most well done automobile movie. I have seen it so many time since. Although in Duel there was a driver who we never see, here it is the actual car that kills people.

      Why?

      Because of Love! The songs chosen refelect that fact and are an excellent choice in my opinion. The song title I used for the review featured in an excellent part of the movie. Was Arnie driving the car at that point. Who knows? He definitley wasn't when it killed the other three gang members because the car went on fire but here we don't know and are not told. The car fire scene was an excellent stunt for 1983. Now it would be done on computer and look terrible with fake fire. How did they stop the car from blowing up?

      We never know how the car became evil or why. It is the mystery which makes the movie what it is. In Duel the truck had a driver but we never saw him and that made that movie have a similar sence of mystery.

      If you haven't seen this movie it is a must buy - well worth the amazon price of £7.97

      People who don't like it are probably looking for more than is there. It is a good story and very well directed.

      I like the sign in the garage which reads:
      "In God we trust - Everyone else pay cash!"

      My Rating: 99.9%

      5 out of 5 stars The Film and the car are both minters........2004-06-07

      Christine is a mint film. She was born in Detroit on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary car. Deep within her chassis lurks the devil. she is Christine a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury.John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best selling novel to life in this brilliant thriller. A must see.
      And a top 5 stars from zero--cool.
      Christine [1984]
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        Christine [1984]
        Starring: Keith Gordon , John Stockwell , Alexandra Paul , Robert Prosky , and Harry Dean Stanton
        Director: John Carpenter
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        Christine [1984]

        Amazon.co.uk Review

        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, Amazon.com
        Christine [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS
        • Christine is a compressing movie!
        • Dissapointing, no-frights horror
        • Little Bitty Pretty One!
        • The Film and the car are both minters.
        Christine [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Starring: Keith Gordon , John Stockwell , Alexandra Paul , Robert Prosky , and Harry Dean Stanton
        Director: John Carpenter
        Manufacturer: Columbia TriStar
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        Christine [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

        Amazon.co.uk Review

        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, Amazon.com

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BETTER STEPHEN KING ADAPTIONS.......2007-11-03

        In 1957, one of the cars on the assembly line in Detroit seems cursed from the beginning. Strange events plague its creation for over twenty years, where geeky Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) needs to break away from his domineering mother (Christine Belford). His friend Dennis (John Stockwell) agrees, since he's tired of protecting him from the goons at school. While driving home, he and Dennis spot the fabled car collecting rust on a farm and buys it against Dennis' and his parents wishes. Fixing it up causes Arnie to start acting differently around Dennis and his mother, which causes everyone around him to become concerned for him. Suddenly, people around Arnie begin dying in mysterious ways, and a police inspector (Harry Dean Stanton) comes in to investigate the case, and discovers something that defies explanation. Soon, Dennis and Arnie's girlfriend Leigh (Alexandra Paul) have to try to help Arnie from being in Christine's deadly grasp.

        The Good News: This is probably as action-packed a film as Stephen King will ever do, and Carpenter was the perfect choice to do so. He uses such a great style with his trademark of not showing too much and only what is needed is a style that suits this movie perfectly. We get so many scenes that could've been ruined which weren't because of the way Carpenter shoots the movie. His way of filming is the only kind that would've worked for the film. Once we get going, the film is non-stop until the end. Seeing the car hunt down the people who have deserved it are some of the greatest action/suspense scenes ever filmed. Special mention goes to the one scene where it mowed down the lead bully. After killing his two friends earlier, the bully takes off into the night, running down the street. Christine takes off after him, flaming from being in the middle of a fire, and the flaming car is chasing after him down the street. It is a wonder site to behold, seeing the flaming car in action. A lot more action than what was expected, and even some great suspense as well. The radio constantly turning on, the car's ability to simply appear out of nowhere, and the creepiness that follows when you know you are being followed are some great examples. Seeing the car is like a warning that something will happen, and the uselessness of running is seen in the few lives taken in the film. All this aside, the one thing that really got me was the theme. This has to be one of Carpenters most underrated themes ever, and I think it is just as creepy and fear inducing as "Halloween's" theme was. This is the perfect theme for the movie, as it gets under your skin and keeps you on the edge of your seat at the same time. This has great theme music for the film that helps out to keep the viewer interested in the action and the scene.

        The Bad News: The movie could've had a faster opening, but this is it. The beginning was slow to start, but after that, it was great.

        The Final Verdict: Christine is a major classic that many horror fans need to see. It is a master example of setting up a scene and getting to a level of suspense through characters and action. Required viewing for Carpenter fans and all supernatural fans.

        5 out of 5 stars Christine is a compressing movie!.......2005-02-25

        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.

        2 out of 5 stars Dissapointing, no-frights horror.......2004-09-04

        This makes no sense. This film, unless you have the nerves of a kitten, is not scary at all. That could be understood if it weren't for the source material (Stephen King's novel of the same title, which was terrifying at times) and the director (John Carpenter, director of such horrible monstrosities as "The Thing" and "Halloween"). Surely this combination should make for a highly disturbing and shocking film, right?

        Wrong. More of a supernatural drama than a horror, the best Carpenter could muster for this was some backwards filming (which, to be fair, doesn't look bad at all) for the car-regeneration sequances. If he could chop some guys arms off and make heads crawl around like spiders in "The Thing", why couldn't he have kept all the horrible gory bits from the book?

        Despite this being a non-horrible horror, you have to give it to the two leads: Keith Gordon as the high-school nerd and John Stockwell as his friend and fellow jock. Both give excellent performances, which almost makes up for the poor performance from Alexandra Paul, who seems to have forgotten she is a major character, or even that she's in the film at all.

        Running over dummies, running over dummies on fire and wrecking alot of cars is what Carpenter's technical prowess has amounted to with this film. Just dont expect to be scared by it.

        5 out of 5 stars Little Bitty Pretty One!.......2004-08-06

        Absolutely fantastic!

        I first saw this movie when I was about 8 years old on November 5th - bomfire night - and believe that along with "DUEL" it is the most well done automobile movie. I have seen it so many time since. Although in Duel there was a driver who we never see, here it is the actual car that kills people.

        Why?

        Because of Love! The songs chosen refelect that fact and are an excellent choice in my opinion. The song title I used for the review featured in an excellent part of the movie. Was Arnie driving the car at that point. Who knows? He definitley wasn't when it killed the other three gang members because the car went on fire but here we don't know and are not told. The car fire scene was an excellent stunt for 1983. Now it would be done on computer and look terrible with fake fire. How did they stop the car from blowing up?

        We never know how the car became evil or why. It is the mystery which makes the movie what it is. In Duel the truck had a driver but we never saw him and that made that movie have a similar sence of mystery.

        If you haven't seen this movie it is a must buy - well worth the amazon price of £7.97

        People who don't like it are probably looking for more than is there. It is a good story and very well directed.

        I like the sign in the garage which reads:
        "In God we trust - Everyone else pay cash!"

        My Rating: 99.9%

        5 out of 5 stars The Film and the car are both minters........2004-06-07

        Christine is a mint film. She was born in Detroit on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary car. Deep within her chassis lurks the devil. she is Christine a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury.John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best selling novel to life in this brilliant thriller. A must see.
        And a top 5 stars from zero--cool.
        Dark Habits [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • A must see for all Almodovar fans
        Dark Habits [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Starring: Chus Lampreave , Carmen Maura , Marisa Paredes , Cecilia Roth , and Julieta Serrano
        Director: Pedro Almodóvar
        Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
        ProductGroup: DVD
        Binding: DVD

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        ASIN: B00009XN3M
        Release Date: 2003-09-09
        Dark Habits [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars A must see for all Almodovar fans.......2000-10-18

        Monasteries in Spain "are not what they seem". Nuns have incredible names different drug addictions. One is writing lady's novels very popular outside of the monastery, another has a pet tiger, not tame at all. The main Character - pop singer dropped in by chance to this strange place. I think two major episodes in this movie are: the singer and the head nun singing at duo karaoke, and the main character's performance at the monastery's festival. The face of the head nun leaves you no doubt - this must be love!
        Thief of Hearts [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
        • censored version
        • Thief of MY heart!!
        • Has its moments....
        Thief of Hearts [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
        Starring: Steven Bauer , Barbara Williams , John Getz , David Caruso , and Christine Ebersole
        Director: Douglas Day Stewart
        Manufacturer: Paramount
        ProductGroup: DVD
        Binding: DVD

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        ASIN: B00005Y1UZ
        Release Date: 2002-04-16
        Thief of Hearts [1984] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars censored version.......2007-01-29

        I am totally disappointed, I saw the film first on VHS a good few years back and some of the scenes(the hot scenes)were cut in this DVD. This is the same letdown version I saw on television...what's the story here? If I wanted a censored version I could have seen it on tele....terrible waste!

        4 out of 5 stars Thief of MY heart!!.......2006-08-28

        I discovered Steven Bauer in this very film and was blown away by the role he played. He plays a theif of jewels stealing from the houses of San Francisco's richest residents. One day, after he takes numerous possessions from one house he discovers he has stolen the diary of a woman who is locked in a marriage in which she is wholly unsatisfied. She writes of her dreams of passion and adventure with her ideal man, who at this point is not her huband. Scott (Steven B) enters her life and becomes that man, indulging her in all of her fantasies. Needless, to say, things go a bit pear-shaped as he becomes totally obssessed with her yet she starts to back away, mostly due to the fact that he is such a closed book and won't disclose anything about his life. The ending is inevitable but despite what happens, you know that they will somehow always be a part of each others life...as long as they are alive that is. This really does make you reach in to the depths of your emotions to release your secret desires and fantasies..and the sadness and impossibility that they can sometimes bring.

        3 out of 5 stars Has its moments...........2004-03-07

        Thief of Hearts is a film of its time - i.e. a glossy-looking 1980s film with a fairly far-fetched plot. In some respects it hasn't worn well - the clothes and locations look almost kitschy now, and some of the acting is quite cardboard - but it has its moments of genuine suspense and eroticism. This was the film where I discovered Steven Bauer and it's a reminder of what a good actor (and darkly handsome fellow) he is - and it's also fun to see David Caruso long before NYPD Blue and CSI: Miami as Bauer's redhaired, somewhat psycho partner in crime. Not the best film ever, but good fun nonetheless....

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