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The Empty Mirror (1996)
We created an empty mirror filled with hate
Let me first say this movie is not for everyone, it is definitely an art film. Being such it will probably not appeal to people who are not film buffs.
Tbis film basically attempts to portray Hilter's mindset and for the most part it succeeds. The film basically takes place with Hitler in hell self reflecting on his past deeds. Does he regret anything? Would he change anything? Does he feel remorse for the actions his warped mind caused? This is basically what this film examines. Essentially a filmed stage play, the actors essentially comment or interact with nazi propaganda films or war footage.
This film is for the most part very well acted. Norman Rodway performs chillingly as Hitler and the supporting cast does an excellent job too. Most of the lines Hitler speaks in the film were taken directly from Hitler's speeches or writings.
Soylent Green (1973)
one of the view films in need of a remake
Loosely based on Harry Harrison's under-appreciated sci-fi classic "Make Room! Make Room!", this film sent a powerful message of the dangers of over-pollution, over population, and over plundering of natural resources.
This film which i believe was made in 1973 and stars Chareton Heston (not the greatest of actors) and Edward G Robinson (who plays one of his best roles in this film and was dying of cancer while filming this movie) takes place in an over-populated NYC in the year 2022. NYC has a population of over 22 million, people crowd into any available space and people wait in line for hours for basic necessities..even water is rationed (not too far from reality in many third world cities). Heston plays a cop who is investigating the murder of a high ranking official of the the Soylent corporation, which provides the basic foodstuff, tasteless wafers called soylent red, soylent yellow or the most popular soylent green. These wafers are what the majority of mankind rely on as their only source of food since any regular food even an apple cost for more than what the average person can afford. Eddie G. plays the most sympathetic character as Sol, the wise old man, who comments that "people were always rotten, but the world was beautiful once.
Although it is considered a sci fi classic, the film has not held up well over time and looks extremely dated by todays standards. Casting Heston in this film was def a mistake since he looks older than the character he is suppose to play. With the exception of Eddie G, most of the acting is substandard and a lot of the scenes seem forced and unrealistic. I would definitely like to see a remake of this film provided that it followed the original book more and had a bigger budget. The original film was filmed on a very low budget and it shows. A director like Ridley Scott could probably make a fantastic remake.