Norman Short

One of my favorite western comedies; there isn't a false note in the whole film. No matter how many times I've seen it, I always laugh out loud throughout the film. The cast is simply wonderful: James Garner is playing tongue in cheek as the naive yet witty Sheriff, and Walter Brennan, Bruce Dern and Jack Elam are simply marvelous. Add in the physical comedy of Joan Hackett and it's just a wonderful film. My highest recommendation.

I received a DVD copy of Times Square for review and didn't expect much since I was not much of a fan of the whole punk rock scene when it came about. But I have to say that I really liked this film and Robin Johnson's manic, gutsy, authentic portrayal of Nicky to be best of it. Apparently there was a director's cut that was chopped up for release. Unfortunately the editing is one of the worst aspects of an otherwise good film. Continuity and exposition problems occur in the version I saw and I found from the commentary about the missing scenes that would have filled in the gaps. Despite some poor editing I still have to recommend the film, because of the performances and the gritty feel. Director Allen Moyle would go on to make Pump Up the Volume and I see the roots of that film in this one. I gave it an 8.

I'm not an otaku, so take that as a preface. I'm more a casual fan who got exposed to Ranma years ago and I enjoy it. The romantic dodecohedrans (rather than triangles) and the slapstick humor is always good fun. And call me shallow but for an adult male skimpy bathing suits on the girls is no minus. I write for those who don't follow anime so closely and say this is a fun movie and worth a rental if not a purchase.