jackreich
Joined Apr 2006
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An excellent episode, with a small-town conspiracy, the on-going mystery of Mulder's disappearance, a triumphant appearance for Agent Doggett, some native American spiritual lore, and a suspenseful plot that will make you forget about that sandwich you were going to make during commercials.
At the center of the action is a mysterious creature that....has some astonishing powers. Gradually we realize that the townspeople are in on this, and in fact, counting on it. At least some of them. But why? What do they want? What is the creature and what does IT want? By the end you'll know - and be privy to several amazing surprises....and have we found Mulder.....or not?
At the center of the action is a mysterious creature that....has some astonishing powers. Gradually we realize that the townspeople are in on this, and in fact, counting on it. At least some of them. But why? What do they want? What is the creature and what does IT want? By the end you'll know - and be privy to several amazing surprises....and have we found Mulder.....or not?
OK; it IS a bit trite, but still an edge-of-the-seater nonetheless. Surprises galore to keep your imagination occupied, though thriller buffs will predict most of them. I found that part of the fun: keeping score of how many "surprises" i anticipated. Still, the denouement packs punch and satisfies. Great performances by most of the cast, esp. Hackman, who always has that knack of being 'perfect' for the part, doesn't he? and Damon, very apt in this early role. The art direction is superb, the location shooting very convincing. If you like thrillers/whoodunits you WILL be entertained. I gave it only a 7 because reading Sartre is probably a better use of two hours....
I found this one of those films that just has you saying, "yes! yes! yes!" throughout. All the requisite elements work together so well here, it views almost as a documentary. Art direction, costuming, sets, photography, direction, script, acting, editing - everyone deserved an award. It's as nearly flawless a film as i've seen. Young adults will resonate deeply to its themes, but all adults will find much to savor.
Demme deserves credit for infusing the potentially ho-hum tale of young grads gathering for their small-town high school reunion with a palpable tension that gives every development dramatic interest. Will violence erupt? Will some go to prison? Will lives be ruined? Will lovers truly find each other? How rich with dramatic possibility are the everyday moments of our lives! And how satisfying can be the rewards of just accepting the everyday prizes that come our way.
Demme deserves credit for infusing the potentially ho-hum tale of young grads gathering for their small-town high school reunion with a palpable tension that gives every development dramatic interest. Will violence erupt? Will some go to prison? Will lives be ruined? Will lovers truly find each other? How rich with dramatic possibility are the everyday moments of our lives! And how satisfying can be the rewards of just accepting the everyday prizes that come our way.