Review of Altered States (1980) by Jason M — 01 Jan 2018
Altered States starts off well and the intense early visions are very reminiscent of classic Ridley Scott. This film falls apart in the latter half and its decline accelerates towards the end. The special effects were ground-breaking in the pre-CGI world of the late 70s. These don't hold up today.
The viewer wants this film to be good, but the plot and story are too silly to hold up. The special effects get worse. If Scott would have stuck with the quality of the protagonist's early visions, this film may have become a classic. Worth watching. Check the VHS bin of Wal-Mart for this one.
This review of Altered States (1980) was written by Jason M on 01 Jan 2018.
Altered States has generally received positive reviews.
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