One of those head scratchers. John Huston? Whatever. I know I liked it. And, it helped Tim Curry clean off some of that Rocky Horror Picture Show stink.
The original is why I think Christina Ricci will always have a place in the Hollywood Pantheon. One of the most perfectly cast movie series ever made. It's sad that Raul Julia had to die of a stroke to keep it from being exhausted. Joan Cusak happily gilds this lily.
Ridley Scott makes some of the most beautiful films to be seen. Even if the script is awful his movies are always watchable. This movie, fortunately, is both well written and beautifully shot. All the actors are revelations. Some will never give performances any better than this.
Getting Sean Connery out from under the James Bond films was very good. He will always be the quintessential Bond. The scenery chewing amongst all the actors is replete.
I saw this in my college years when I forced self-exposure of everything I thought artistic. A classic, no doubt. I think I need to see this again to see if I actually like it. Kubrick IS an auteur.
I admit I am biased. I am a purist when it comes to Greek Mythology. The stories are already complex morality plays that need no gilding. *sigh* Hollywood....
Hackity McHackerson. I am slowly beginning to accept that I can enjoy some Adam Sandler films. But, who told him he needs to fill the world with his cinematic ego?