Reviews

I remember this TV series back in the early 1970s because it had such an impact on me as a young teenager(only just). I fell in love with the lead character Tarot and aspired to be like his assistant Lulli.

It has stayed in my mind over 20 years so it must have had something. I remember the main character was a performing magician/conjurer who was involved in solving mysteries of a supernatural/magical nature and I remember a guy with a white glove who used to refer to it as the hand of stabs or something similar. I used to rush home from school to watch it - wish we'd had video recorders then I'd love to see it again. Anyone else out there remember it?

Very slow starter and throughout the film it was impossible not to make some obvious and inevitable comparisons with Apollo 13, Forbidden Planet and 2001 A Space Odyssey. I did wonder if they used the left over scenery and backdrops from Total Recall. This movie is really an excuse to rehash every sci-fi/alien picture you've ever seen and if you like playing 'guess where they got that idea' this is the film for you.

The special effects were relentless and did not compensate for the inconsistencies in the plot.

Gary Sinise has cornered the market in 'the guy left behind who saves the day' characters although his make up is a bit worrying at times.

Having said that if you can suspend disbelief it is an enjoyable piece of hokum and should they show it on TV I just might watch it again.