John Carpenter has been hailed as one of Hollywoods best thriller, suspense and horror directors from the seventies and eighties. His high school project movie 'Dark Star' from 1974 received a lot of attention. Since then many of his movies were very high in substance but low in budget. Having low financial investment, it has not prevented Carpenter from making quality movies. Of late he has been absent from the film making scene and only making fewer movies than he used to. His recent 'Ghosts from mars' was appreciative.
'Assault on precient 13' is a siege movie. This is truly a classic from the seventies. Shot in less than a month, Carpenter combined two themes to make one movie. He stated that this was more of a updated version of 'Rio Bravo', but in a modern setting. The movie also had a zombie movie atmosphere to it. The quality aspects are clearly evident as one would watch the movie. Carpenter's direction and the cinematographer have enhanced the presentational aspects. Many simple scenes give huge impact. Without a doubt the movie does have a thought provoking concept. It does indeed compel one to imagine what would be done to respond if a event like this ever did happen back then. Of course technology has progressed and advanced now but it does raise questions.
SPOILERS Members of a police preicent and 2 convicts fight and attempt to defend for themselves after LA street gangs seek retribution for their fellow gang members deaths. To seek help proves difficult as they have no communication system. END OF SPOILERS
The movie has a moderate pace. With a running time of 90 minutes every segment proceeds meaningfully. Carpenter's background score is the heart of the movie. He has incorporated simple music and sounds that bring out the correct atmosphere. The movie has a haunting feeling which works perfectly with the theme.
This is highly recommended to those who would enjoy thrillers.
'Assault on precient 13' is a siege movie. This is truly a classic from the seventies. Shot in less than a month, Carpenter combined two themes to make one movie. He stated that this was more of a updated version of 'Rio Bravo', but in a modern setting. The movie also had a zombie movie atmosphere to it. The quality aspects are clearly evident as one would watch the movie. Carpenter's direction and the cinematographer have enhanced the presentational aspects. Many simple scenes give huge impact. Without a doubt the movie does have a thought provoking concept. It does indeed compel one to imagine what would be done to respond if a event like this ever did happen back then. Of course technology has progressed and advanced now but it does raise questions.
SPOILERS Members of a police preicent and 2 convicts fight and attempt to defend for themselves after LA street gangs seek retribution for their fellow gang members deaths. To seek help proves difficult as they have no communication system. END OF SPOILERS
The movie has a moderate pace. With a running time of 90 minutes every segment proceeds meaningfully. Carpenter's background score is the heart of the movie. He has incorporated simple music and sounds that bring out the correct atmosphere. The movie has a haunting feeling which works perfectly with the theme.
This is highly recommended to those who would enjoy thrillers.