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Imagine a British early 1960's proto War Of The Roses, but rather than a black comedy, as a farce, and that will give you an idea of what this film is. Author/adventurer Reggie Blake (Terry-Thomas), likes to have adventures around the world, then return home to England and turn his adventure into a book for his fans. Only his wife, Fran (Janette Scott), and publicist Charles (Wilfred Hyde White) know the real truth: Reggie is never in the slightest bit of danger on his "adventures". After a heated argument with Fran, wherin Reggie states without any doubt that "a woman's place is in the kitchen", Fran decides to write her own book, a tell all, revealing the real Reggie Blake.
A bit surprised to find that Schwarzenegger is in it only towards the very end, but quite funny little film nonetheless.
Don Mancini has cracked the code. After three mediocre semi-slashers called CHILD'S PLAY (I, II and III), he gave us some great laughs with BRIDE OF CHUCKY and SEED OF CHUCKY. Adding Jennifer Tilly to the cast was an inspired move. But then we got word of a straight-to-dvd sequel, and then we saw the 'new' Chucky design, and we grew worried that CURSE OF CHUCKY could easily put the nail in the coffin of the killer doll series. But that film ROCKED! It successfully blended comedy, suspense and 'Chucky myth', whilst also introducing Fiona Dourif as a paraplegic who has to fence off the Chuck. CURSE instantly became my favourite film in this series, replacing Ronny Yu's very enjoyable BRIDE in the number one spot.
So of course I couldn't have been more thrilled to get another sequel, with Fiona Dourif, Jennifer Tilly and Alex Vincent returning. Well, I wasn't let down, let me tell you that. Almost as good as the previous one. I loved the look of the film--those sterile, white rooms in the psychiatric ward felt cleaner than clean and a snowy setting is something I almost always enjoy. The performances were overall really good, with Fiona Dourif steeling the show as this series' new scream queen. The story is perhaps a little uneven at times, not sure if it should focus on Andy, Nica or any of the other characters. But there's enough blood and suspense to keep me going. If CURSE had that dark scary house thing going, this one is bright and white and basically ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST with gallons of blood.
A worthy successor to CURSE, CULT OF CHUCKY is a very enjoyable slasher film.
My ranking:
CURSE OF CHUCKY
CULT OF CHUCKY
BRIDE OF CHUCKY
SEED OF CHUCKY
CHILD'S PLAY
CHILD'S PLAY 2
CHILD'S PLAY 3
Wait, Alex Vincent is in this one as well? That would have been a nice surprise, the key words being: would have. ;) The DVD is released here at the end of the month.
Since Vincent's name is all over the marketing for the film, I figured I wasn't spoiling anything. If I did, I apologise. :)
Yeah, CULT is pretty solid and good. There's a new element to the Chucky mythology introduced here and I'll be interested to read your thoughts on it. Not sure if everyone will appreciate it. If nothing else though, I can at least respect the effort. ;-)
What strikes me as odd is that no one raises an issue with the film's dialogue. The script was clumsy, verbose, and frequently nonsensical. "Hunt is the living manifestation of destiny." Erm, what does this line actually mean? And how has the series even earned this? The silly and childlike emphasis on kindergarten 'friendship' reduced the maturity of this movie. We are far, far from the developed and intriguing drama and suspense of Brian de Palma's first, which I can enjoy any day.
There are good bits here and there. The opera set piece is outstanding and the water heist is good for what it is but painfully contrived - as the movies are increasingly becoming. And even the motorcycle chase left me cold and unaffected. I remember the loud and slamming score taking me out of that scene.
Maybe it is all the hype around Tom Cruise doing his own stunts? But I don't really see how that elevates the actual quality of the film... If I don't see the double, then I don't care. By and large, not a bad film by any means but greatly disappointing. It beats John Woo's sequel, if that's anything.
So terrible it gets me wondering why i even liked the original.
The last film I watched is The Full Monty. Loved it. The final shot, and the specific moment they picked to end the film with, is perfect.
Been debating whether to buy it, is it worse than part 4?
YES!
I am a completionist I'll wait until it's dirt cheap, the 4th film was mediocre
@JamesBondKenya have you seen the sequel, 2010? In terms of the experience of watching it, I prefer it to the original. I also think it's quite satisfying in how it puts its themes across, and the ending is quite moving. A well-made film; perhaps you should give it a try.
No. Nothing can be more awful then part 4. Part 5 is just fine, dont pay more then like 12$
I wasnt gonna watch it but now I am
I like the film but I do agree re the main villain,he was very flat and just not interesting.
Definitely the main weakness in the film for me.
The rest I can take or leave.
Why would he make Noah (2014) ?
Anyone seen it ?
Sean Harris is great. I loved him in Harry Brown and Prometheus, too.
Yeah its garbage. Watch mother! - excellent film
Finally got around to seeing this. I have to say I'm really impressed with it. It's not so much scary as it is just all around creepy. I love that it's original and didn't seem to copy any other movie to remain relevant. It was just it's own thing. I hear a sequel is rumored but I hope it's only a rumor. It's the kind of movie that is better as a standalone.
With that I will be watching scary movies as often as I can for the month of October, leading up to Halloween (the holiday, not the movie).
Noticed this on Netflix keep meaning to watch it
The issue that I had was people constantly harked on about just how terrifyingly scary it is - I likely would've enjoyed it had I not gone into the film with this impression, which definitely had a layer of dread about it as opposed to outright scares. But alas, I wasn't impressed in the end.