Interesting choice. The better Godzilla movies have some clear subtext regarding industrialisation and the atomic age. They could well be included in a highbrow conversation about deeper allegories, if only Opus had the brains for it.
Of course, he’s most likely to have seen an American edit, with most of that cut out.
Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster (AKA Godzilla vs. Hedorah) is supposed to be an allegorical commentary on the negative affects of pollution, but the allegory is as subtle as a 500 foot tall lizard crushing a city.
The book’s origins were an environmental report on desert reclamation & throughout had a much stronger undertone of the vitality of water than so far portrayed on screen. Then there was the part about the danger of an entire imperial economy reliant on one resource ultimately in the hands of religious fanatics from that desert.
Dune is an incredibly difficult book to put into a film. Both previous attempts are lacking. With that said I give a big thumbs up to Sting for his performance in the 1st movie.
I AM going to the 3rd attempt once it hits theaters. I am willing to try again.
Oliver is smarmy and pedantic, but merely peddling populist bromides. He has no understanding of Dune (the novel) and not much of the flawed movie, either. Opus as usual speaks for Everyman. He should have remained silent and let Oliver sink under the weight of his own pomposity….
Imagine almost 4 years ago
I agree with both assessments.
allen@home almost 4 years ago
Dune was a strange movie, but i still like it.
Yngvar Følling almost 4 years ago
Interesting choice. The better Godzilla movies have some clear subtext regarding industrialisation and the atomic age. They could well be included in a highbrow conversation about deeper allegories, if only Opus had the brains for it.
Of course, he’s most likely to have seen an American edit, with most of that cut out.
RobinHood almost 4 years ago
Who’s the guy on the wall
jrankin1959 almost 4 years ago
Opus’ film critic skills have improved since his first days on The Bloom Beacon: “Flop. A disaster.” “Terminally putrid”…
Andrew Moore almost 4 years ago
A strange movie from a strange book.
ChessPirate almost 4 years ago
Speaking of incomprehensible reviews, I just read about a “visiting writer” describing a local dish as “indigestible but satisfying”. Whaa?
Ed The Red Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster (AKA Godzilla vs. Hedorah) is supposed to be an allegorical commentary on the negative affects of pollution, but the allegory is as subtle as a 500 foot tall lizard crushing a city.
ChukLitl Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The book’s origins were an environmental report on desert reclamation & throughout had a much stronger undertone of the vitality of water than so far portrayed on screen. Then there was the part about the danger of an entire imperial economy reliant on one resource ultimately in the hands of religious fanatics from that desert.
GreggW Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It sucked.
Andylit Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Dune is an incredibly difficult book to put into a film. Both previous attempts are lacking. With that said I give a big thumbs up to Sting for his performance in the 1st movie.
I AM going to the 3rd attempt once it hits theaters. I am willing to try again.
https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3049046297?playlistId=tt1160419&ref_=tt_ov_vi
bunrabbit99 almost 4 years ago
i actually saw “godzilla vs. smog monster” at a movie theater when it was released!!!! glad to know i was in good company!
Sisyphos almost 4 years ago
Oliver is smarmy and pedantic, but merely peddling populist bromides. He has no understanding of Dune (the novel) and not much of the flawed movie, either. Opus as usual speaks for Everyman. He should have remained silent and let Oliver sink under the weight of his own pomposity….
Aladar30 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Great movie from a very boring book.