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Unter den Palmen (1999)
Slow...yes...but there is something to be said for cold
The blue wash that prevails in this movie does provide a sense of cold. Cold purpose, cold clarity (at times) and the effect of the characters retreating from each other and themselves. OK so maybe one can read too much into this but nonetheless the "colour" scenes are not always the best ones. So no Psycho comparisons. I truly did find myself watching through the blue haze trying to determine if I appreciated it or not. I guess time is the best measure as I look back, I remember that aspect of the show the best.
Udo Kier also does a fine job.
I enjoyed this movie and have hunted for a copy ever since seeing in on IFC.
Futureworld (1976)
Worst Sequel Ever? Agteed!
I have to agree. What a really awful movie. This was just a poor ripoff at a time when poor ripoffs weren't as common as now.
Sigh...
The original Westworld takes a good concept and works well. The attempts to tie futureworld back to Westworld are poorly structured.
Wooden performances abound, not just from the 'robots' either.
Watch Westworld and skip the sequel.
Another reasonable pick for an odd Yul Brenner movie is an odd post-apocalyptic knife fighter flick.
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