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The Bait (1973)
Great Retro Camp Appeal!
These old ABC-TV Movie of the Week thrillers are great to watch, if nothing more than being amazed by the vintage clothing, home decor and cars of the era. Since these films are actual time capsules, rather than the recreation of a specific period, just makes them more appealing as you know they are 100% accurate. No anachronisms here! This one, probably filmed sometime in 1972, is like going through a Sears catalog from that year. In addition, it also has some pretty good suspense for an early TV- movie. I had forgotten how beautiful and classy June Lockhart was, and Donna Mills is just a treat to the eye. I don't consider it a Police Woman ripoff at all. I give it 7 out of 10.
Willard (1971)
Hard to Say Which is Better -- The Original or the Remake?
Hard to say which is better--the original or the remake. Both films have their merits, although Crispin Glover may have brought more humor to the role of Willard than Bruce Davison. The look of the original actually belies the 1971 release date, looking more like it was made circa 1969, judging by the fashions/hairstyles. This is understandable, since it can sometimes take a few years for a film to be released after its completion. But the film itself? It really is hard to say which is better; the original or the remake. The original has the retro appeal, but the remake is much more visually interesting than the original. Best to watch both and then decide.
Delivered (2011)
Not Nearly as Good as the Reviews Claim!
I'm not sure I actually saw the same film all the reviewers here saw, because it is definitely NOT the cinematic masterpiece they claim! Admittedly, it did start out promising, and I thought I'd really found a great little indie film. Then about 45 minutes in, it just started to go downhill and ended up one pointless, convoluted mess. I thought Ryan Gosling was the worst actor in Hollywood, until I saw the lead actor, Michael Madison's wooden performance. Wow, I can't believe he even gets any roles; he's really that bad. The only really redeeming performance was the actress who portrayed his mother. The ditzy blonde he picked up halfway in was annoying as hell and couldn't act her way out of a wet tissue. I'm sorry, but I have nothing redeeming to say for this film. I'm giving it two stars because I've actually seen worse.