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2024-02-13, 11:25 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Sword-and-Sorcery Films of the 1980's
It's cheesy. And I mean the generic cheese that is a less expensive knock off of "Kraft Singles". But as long as you don't mind that, it's not a bad way to spend the afternoon.
The one thing I will say for it is that it doesn't take itself too seriously. If it tried to be as serious as "Conan the Barbarian", it would be horrible.Last edited by Trafalgar; 2024-02-13 at 11:27 AM.
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2024-02-13, 02:18 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Sword-and-Sorcery Films of the 1980's
Good comments, but I have to take issue with a few points:
While the princess in Krull didn't grab a sword and actively attack The Beast (as I'm sure would happen if there is ever a remake) she was far from passive. She was determined, self-possesed, and never stopped trying to escape. She was also was more than a match for The Beast in their verbal sparring matches.
As for Dragonslayer, I disagree with your take on the special effects. Aside from a model shot in the cave, and perhaps a moment from a composite shot just prior, I think they still hold up (minor nitpick: the practical effects were actually go-motion). And the first full reveal was indeed impressive: in what was perhaps the second-greatest year for summer movies in history, it stood out as one of the more memorable moments.
Also, I don't think you could be more wrong about the score. It was harsh, eerie, almost atonal at times, but it helped set the tone for what was actually a fairly dark story, as you pointed out. The blaring horn motif for the dragon in particular was especially effective at conveying the menace of the monster, and the qiueter scenes were handled with the right mix of humor, sentiment, and dread as required. The lone failure in the soundtrack was the ending, which actually managed to pierce the mood of ecstatic fantasy glee I felt at the time. I was and am willing to forgive it, considering the rest of the music, but it really wasn't good.
As for Howard Shore? His work is much too symphonic/melodic for a film like this. I can't name a compser I would prefer of the top of my head, but I think he would be a bad match.Last edited by oudeis; 2024-02-13 at 04:05 PM.
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2024-02-18, 09:08 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Sword-and-Sorcery Films of the 1980's
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2024-02-19, 11:41 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Sword-and-Sorcery Films of the 1980's
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2024-02-19, 01:54 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Sword-and-Sorcery Films of the 1980's
One of my biggest disappointments during that one was how infrequently that idiotic weapon wasn't being used.
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