FLIGHT OF THE INTRUDER (Released to Theaters USA 1991)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì  Flight of the Intruder—really good film—is easy-to-miss partly because of its blasé title, partly due to scheduling its release at the same time as Operation Desert Storm, and releasing it in January, one of the worst months to release a film. The acting team of Danny Glover and Brad Johnson are good. Willem DaFoe is a very good addition to the film. Watch for the cameo of David Schwimmer.   Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A Navy ship makes multiple rounds with airplanes to destroy key spots ordered by high command during the Vietnam War. One airplane goes rogue.  Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director John Milius for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Mace Neufeld for making the film possible. Cast includes Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, Brad Johnson, Rosanna Marquett, and Tom Sizemore.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's a cohesive film that works from a solid foundation.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

RED PLANET (Theatrical Release USA 2000)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì 

Red Planet as a whole lacks likableness. It is flat with no life and has a weak conclusion. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images 

Storyline 

An effort to terraform Mars becomes a troubled venture. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Antony Hoffman for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Mark Canton, Bruce Berman, and Jorge Saralegui for making the film possible. Cast includes: Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Baker, Terence Stamp, Jessica Morton, Caroline Bossi, Bob Neill, and Neil Ross. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Maybe. The movie runs at the average level. 

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Ben Meyers