boogieknights19 Reviews

Castaway (1986)

Castaway is based on the novel by Lucy Irvine

[29 February 2000]

Castaway is based on the novel by Lucy Irvine about a young woman answering an ad in the paper placed by a man seeking a wife, to live with him on an island. Oliver Reed is perfectly cast as the gruff, thickly bearded 50yrs+ man who places the ad. And for once in a brilliant casting decision, an actress was chosen who shares much chemistry with him onscreen! Amanda Donohue is the much younger blonde and an aura of sensuality about her chosen to play his reluctant love interest in the film, Lucy. His young bride is only interested in learning island life, and the frustrated Gerald broods and seethes as young Lucy parades either naked, or wearing the tiniest of loin cloths. She is ever the tease and as she becomes more accustomed to island life, Gerald silently broods in his own lust. She has no interest in this man old enough to be her father, other than basic companionship. Gerald has other ideas. The movie is full of powerful scenes of the struggle of the sexes, and beautifully shot on a gorgeous island. Gerald and Lucy heat up the screen, and it is the contrast in their ages, and physical make-up that only add to the film. The story deals with their trials and tribulations, and contains many interesting twists. It builds up to a fantastic climax that shows the viewer the fate of both characters. Very powerful film, and beautifully cast, Castaway is highly recommended. More films of this nature should be made.

Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals (1977)

This is maybe the best of the cannibal genre

[29 February 2000]

This is maybe the best of the cannibal genre on the market. If you were a fan of the early seventies Emmanuel series, and if you enjoy zombie/cannibal gut munchers, then this is the film. It starts off in NYC as do all Italian exploitation flicks, and progresses it's way to the uncharted island. At first glance it appears to be nothing that amazing until the expedition runs into the savage tribe of cannibals who quickly well, trap them and, well, you know. But theres a bunch of interesting little twists that happen along the way. There are the typical scenes of torture and man-eating and, shall we say (if you're into this type of film) offer the consumer their money's worth. A very good entry in the cannibal film genre.

King Kong (1976)

Beautiful remake of a legend

[29 February 2000]

Dino Delaurentis brought this classic fairy tale to the big screen 40 years after the original, and it has become an icon of 70's cinema. It stands on it's own as a cool monster movie, and a love story. The musical score in the film is haunting and evokes memories of the mysterious island. Jack Prscott's explanation of the legend of the great beast of the island sets the pace for the film. Jessica Lange floats in on a raft wearing a tiny black cocktail dress, and is rescued by the woman-starved sailors. She plays the role of Dwan, breathlessly a la Marylin Monroe. She parades around on deck looking like a dancer at a Gentlemen's club ("care for a dance?") wearing a pair of Daisy Dukes she appears ready to burst out of, and a succession of mini-shirts! The film goes on to carefully modernise the original story, and Rick Baker in a monkey suit is the best Kong on film to date. Even Kong gets carried away by Lange's incredible sensuality and physical perfection!