Review of Brainstorm (1983) by Jamie T — 23 Nov 2010
Far ahead of its time both in concept and execution, created by the brilliant Douglas Trumbull (special effects guru for such films as Blade Runner, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and 2001: A Space Odyssey).
Christopher Walken is good as usual, as is the underused Louise Fletcher, but this is also Natalie Woods's final film.
The actual plot isn't very original, a groundbreaking device is abused by the military so the creators try to stop them. However in this case the device can record a person's entire sensory and emotional experience that can then be played back by anyone, and the concept is fascinating.
The movie is a visual feast but it's not a mindless vehicle for special effects. This is a character-driven story with emotional depth, although one can't help but admire its aesthetic beauty.
This review of Brainstorm (1983) was written by Jamie T on 23 Nov 2010.
Brainstorm has generally received positive reviews.
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