AIP
May 1961
Historical Drama, Sci-Fi
DVD
B-
B-
On the one hand, this is a zany American International Picture, with everything from very obviously recycled footage to a supporting cast that includes silent film comedian Snub Pollard, once ubiquitous Vito Scotti (his first name misspelled in the credits), and random beefcake crew. And on the other hand, it's an earnest examination of the meaning of war and weaponry, with Vincent Price as the misguided genius. And, yes, Charles Bronson is the hero who gets the girl, even though she's engaged and never seems to actually end the engagement onscreen. I haven't read the Jules Verne novels this is based on and I'm sure that a lot was changed for the adaptation, but I was entertained in a different way than by most movies, especially in this project. William Witney directed.
No comments:
Post a Comment