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Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987)
most innovative noir ever
Tough guys don't dance takes us into a time and place that seemed to exist between the 80's and 90's but in reality never existed at all.
It is a fascinating portrayal of strange characters 'dancing' through a very confusing plot that might remind us just barely of crime noir themes in movies like Reservoir Dogs, Blue Velvet or a more obscure work like American Strays. Yet, it stands on its own as the characters deliver lines in a manner which would put off normal audiences who can't quite place their accents or speech mannerisms and who then realize with terror and contempt that "people don't talk this way".
And this is why this movie is not just simply another crime/thriller noir with a convoluted plot.
It is a work of art and like the greatest works of art - it will forever remain unappreciated by a restless audience who expect normal characters delivering lines while sticking to conventional norms.
Great performances by all but especially a scene stealing Wings Hauser.
Highly recommended.
Everybody Loves Diamonds (2023)
Refreshingly good.
This is the review of the English dubbed version. Despite the lips not matching well at times, the dubbed English voices are done very well and convey the character's individual mannerisms very well. It is also a homage of sorts to the earlier Italian crime movies from the seventies also dubbed in English.
The story is told from various different parts of the timeline before and after the robbery but is easy to follow and quite exciting in each episode.
The acting is good but quirky enough to irritate a large segment of viewers used to the stiff monochromatic and one dimensional characters of modern movies. The lead investigator is very good despite being a bit of a racist - again cast in a playful manner against the stereotypical role that Hollywood would assign. And our hero or ant-hero - the mastermind is determined, funny and yet almost righteous in his quest for greatness.
A fun caper movie to be enjoyed by those who appreciate character and pay less attention to authenticity of the real events this is based on.
The Keeper (1976)
Good atmosphere - low key comedy/horror/thriller
The key to enjoying this movie is not to expect a horror movie or a Christopher Lee movie. It is simply a low budget television-like movie that has a few interesting comedy bits and very good atmosphere and sound. If you play this on a good home theater system you would be amazed at the sound of this misunderstood little gem of a movie esp in a few very good hypnosis scenes. The inspector character provided some funny moments and the main character - the private investigator was not too bad. Lee as the keeper was ok, but not his best acting.
What I enjoyed were a few comedic moments offered up by inspector and the scenes where the patients were being hypnotized.
A fair movie to watch late in the night when you are bored!
Firehead (1991)
Super Soldier
A super soldier with telekinetic abilities that at the beginning looks sort of silly. However, great acting by Christopher Plummer and Chris Lemmon and other support cast makes this a fun filled light-hearted comedy action flic.
Make sure you don't take this movie too seriously else as it is not particularly realistic or believable, but it is definitely entertaining.
Also, get the original version and not the 'mocking Trax' version.
Great chemistry between telekinetic soldier and the character of Chris Lemmon while Gretchen Becker is also not only good as eye candy but acts well.
The Astral Factor (1978)
Occult Thriller
How do you catch an invisible killer?
The movie is clearly in the occult thriller type category but rises above standard genre fare with above par dialogue and acting. Robert Foxworth is very good in the lead role and carries the movie very well and so do the supporting actors.
Not to give anything away but it is not just an invisible killer - there are some more paranormal elements involved which are quite intriguing.
Definitely worth a view for those interested in a thriller but don't mistake it for a gory horror flick.