Review of God Told Me To (1976) by Robin W — 06 May 2008
A cult classic from the greatest film period for America, the 1970s. I really like the look of Larry Cohen's films of this period. They have a gritty New York look that. I heard Larry Cohen say that the story came out of an idea of Superman.
What if Clark Kent discovered that he was different from everyone else and could do things that no else could do, like fly and the whole superhuman strength thing. In the Christian society that he was brought up in, wouldn't he possibly think he was a god? I think M.
Night Shamalayn basically took this kind of story and made his movie "Unbreakable." The difference being that I find I do not like any of his films. It's been said also that this film was an influence on the X Files with the idea of aliens existing among us and possibly corporate involvement.
This film also has a cameo by one of my favourites, Andy Kaufman, and a brainwashed cop.
This review of God Told Me To (1976) was written by Robin W on 06 May 2008.
God Told Me To has generally received mixed reviews.
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