Dark World

The 4 lead actors are the reason I stuck around. These were hit commodities back in the 80's that just never really made it to their publicists promises. I'll watch Michael Pare and James Russo in practically anything. Theresa Russell and Steven Bauer are B-list that had a few starring moments back in the day, but yet - here they are. The rest of the cast just weren't in their caliber and could not hold the film. I did enjoy watching it, even though it was poorly written and the cinematography was non existent. Good way to waste some time while recovering from getting 3 teeth (1 was a wisdom tooth) pulled & on zone out meds. I dug the twist at the end. Again, poorly executed, but an interesting take on split personalities and tragedy. As I stated before, this could have been a decent film given better character depth and scene setups.

This movie requires you pay attention its done in the film noir style to date only one film has really been successfully delivered that's Blade Runner and to a lesser degree D.O.A. dead on arrival with Dennis Quaid. This genre of film making is often hard for people to get into myself included, with that said I did enjoy this and the cast. Some reviews have commented on the cast delivering lines as if it was a first reading with no passion there are moments like that for sure but and the director goes in so many directions in the end I found it satisfying. This cast would be like a dream b-movie cast from the 90's, Theresa Russell, Michael Pare, Steven Bauer, James Russo all of which have made a few hit movies and some stinkers as well. Acting is just average with a few highlights but not many, the best part is the twist ending and not just because its finally over.

I sat and watched this film with mouth wide open, shocked that such rubbish could not only be made but then marketed. Not even Theresa Russell saves this film. The acting is so bad, it reminds you of a class assembly at school where most of the kids don't want to be there in front of everyone. The sets look like Prisoner Cell Block H rejects and the dialogue is really toe curling. Pare is truly dreadful, his monotone delivery of the fifties b-movie style detective film talkover is so laughable there is no way the producers were serious (is there?). As for the rest, they just try to outbadact each other. The storyline looks like it was made up as they went along and nobody thought anything was a bad idea. Not one of the characters in this waste of a couple of hours is one bit believable. Don't waste your time, this is an absolutely shocking film.

I love Michael Pare which is why I watched this. I was so happy to find it was a clever little movie with so many twists which i really enjoy. It is so hard now to find a movie where you are not bored after the first 5 minutes cuz you can guess what is coming next all the way to the end. Loved how the story went and wrapped itself up. I won't tell you the end but it is amazing! I love that someone has a made a movie which challenges me and surprises me at every turn. I think this filmnmaker should get a bigger budget and I would love to know what he (she?) will do with real money. But again maybe having less money is good since they've done a great job. Again don't miss Michael Pare in this gem. He is cool, handsome and yummy like always. When is Hollywood going to discover him all over again? His stardom is long overdue.

OK, this movie has seen some bad reviews. Look past some of the acting, or lack thereof, and enjoy the twists and turns. It's a good story. Filmed well. I'd watch it again. Why? I like almost anything film noir from the '40's and '50's. I like gritty. I like characters that narrate and throw in some humor or twisted dialogue. This film may not be up to some classic noir but it does contain grit. I like Theresa Russell, the only actor I recognized in this work. The reviews are just opinion. Watch the flick, make up your own mind. I gave 4 stars because it will never be confused with a great film, but it's not a total loser, either.