The animation is top-notch, the writing is solid, the characters are interesting, the pacing is excellent and it's an all-around blast to watch.
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There are excellent performances, lots of engaging references and the odd good scene or line, but overall it lacks substance, reality and grit. Full Review ...
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Overall, I enjoyed the film, but because of the sloppy, misrepresented looks, mediocre acting, and sometimes decent effects, I give the film a 2.5 out of 4. A .
A very fun film, but with a troubled post production, a first time director, lengthy flat editing, quick shifting tones, over acting, censorship hell.
There are excellent performances, lots of engaging references and the odd good scene or line, but overall it lacks substance, reality and grit. Full Review ...
This movie is pure 80s cheese at its finest. This movie should be watched at least once, preferably with a few beers. It's a sci fi/horror cult classic.
I view it as a funny and entertaining, B-grade action/horror flick. There's mass destruction and tons of carnage as everything on-screen is blown to bits.
The film isn't scary and it feels a little long in the tooth by the time it's over. Still, it has moments that work and there's a fairly wicked sense of humor ...
This is a great b-movie that provides a 98 minute laughfest. Make sure though that you avoid the TV version "Trucks," a pretty lousy version.
King himself describes Maximum Overdrive as a “moron movie” but I refused to let that put me off any initial optimism. The core idea of it is ...