This is a remake of the 1960 movie of the same name, but it has added value: it was directed by John Carpenter. So, in a small village one day everybody suddenly faint at the same time; but when they wake up, all the women
are pregnant. Nine months later, all the children are born and quickly they grow to wreak havoc with their body-controlling and mind-reading abilities. The platinum-haired children simply do as they please, their ultimate goal is to expand their colonies across the globe and will get rid of anyone standing in their way trying to oppose them.
Such an interesting concept all-around. The film features great acting performances by the late Christopher Reeves (in his final performance before his accident), Kirstie Alley, Mark Hamill, and specially Lindsey Haun as Mara and Thomas Dekker as David (I recognized him from Seinfeld). Carpenter really knows how to set the atmosphere; in the beginning there are several characters introduced and quickly you get the "small village" vibe. Some parts reminded me of Twin Peaks, especially the amount of characters and their interactions.
The look of the children, their outfit and hair was phenomenal, it is one of the things you instantly remember about this movie, and of course the effect of their eyes when using their power.
I gotta say, I wasn't blown away by this movie, but I did liked it and enjoyed it. I prefer John Carpenter's other films, like Escape from New York, The Thing and They Live. Nevertheless, it is highly regarded by a lot of people who saw it in their youth and that has a special value, I completely relate to that.
Take your chance on this film; is not Carpenter's best but enjoyable nonetheless.
Such an interesting concept all-around. The film features great acting performances by the late Christopher Reeves (in his final performance before his accident), Kirstie Alley, Mark Hamill, and specially Lindsey Haun as Mara and Thomas Dekker as David (I recognized him from Seinfeld). Carpenter really knows how to set the atmosphere; in the beginning there are several characters introduced and quickly you get the "small village" vibe. Some parts reminded me of Twin Peaks, especially the amount of characters and their interactions.
The look of the children, their outfit and hair was phenomenal, it is one of the things you instantly remember about this movie, and of course the effect of their eyes when using their power.
I gotta say, I wasn't blown away by this movie, but I did liked it and enjoyed it. I prefer John Carpenter's other films, like Escape from New York, The Thing and They Live. Nevertheless, it is highly regarded by a lot of people who saw it in their youth and that has a special value, I completely relate to that.
Take your chance on this film; is not Carpenter's best but enjoyable nonetheless.