SUPER FUZZ (Released World-Wide 1980)*

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì Super Fuzz—not a quality watch but cutely comical—entertains even though it relies on a predictable storyline. It completely satisfies Terence Hill fans.   Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia Storyline A policeman gets superpowers from a plutonium bomb.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Sergio Corbucci for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Vittorio Galiano and Josi W. Konsi for making the film possible. Cast includes Terrence Hill, Ernest Borgnine, Joanne Dru, and Marc Lawrence. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Ernest Borgnine and Terence Hill make a good casting choice for this Italian film.

 

*Also Known as Super Snooper

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THE BIG RED ONE (Released to Theaters USA 1980)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.7|5.0 Starsììì 

The Big Red One—Lee Marvin, Robert Carradine, and Mark Hamill—presents a really rough film to its audience that is difficult to watch. The story itself is very well-written and follows a nicely choreographed set of scenes that do not lose context or meaning and manage to quickly differentiate each main character's battle proclivities. Be aware that this film has sexual dialogue in addition to the violence and serves the exceptionally sophisticated and aware audience. 

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Storyline 

This story is about an experienced military fighting team and the way they manage to survive during World War II. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Samuel Fuller for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Brian Jamieson, Producers Gene Corman and Douglas Freeman for making the film possible. Cast includes: Lee Marvin, Mark Hamill, Robert Carradine, Bobby Di Cicco, Kelly Ward, Stéphane Audran, Sigfried Rauch, Serge Marquand, Charles Macaulay, Alain Doutey,.

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. It is what it is—a rough film made for a select audience that is not faint of heart. It very thinly finds its place in the R-rated category and pushes all boundaries of that lower rating. 

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ALLIGATOR (Theatrical Release USA 1980)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì 

Alligator may be a typical 1980s-style B-grade film, but it works as a great horror movie with all the right bells and whistles. The movie uses good storytelling, excellent timing, and the correct buildup of musical scoring to create ambience that competes with some of the best edge-of-the-seat entertainment out there. Know that it is not a high-profile film, but it is a fun watch. Know that it is not a family view film due to gore and some sexual scenes. 

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Storyline 

An oversized alligator, who has a taste for humans, terrorizes the sewers. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Lewis Teague for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Brandon Chase for making the film possible. Cast includes: Robert Forster, Robin Riker, and Michael Gazzo. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is slightly reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws series and catches the horror factor very well throughout the movie. If this is the emotion looked for, this film provides it realistically, repetitively, and professionally. No lack here in a horror film. Good watch; worth buying the ticket.

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