Review of Christine (1983) by Clem666 — 10 May 2021

This all starts with a predictable beginning. Judging by the atmosphere, the soundtrack and the presentation of the elements, I knew that everything would revolve around this car.

What I like in horror movies is when they simulate some things that could be real or if not, some events that could be real in a total parallel universe but still follow the rules of that distorted universe. In 'Christine', the majority of the scenes are from what could be part of our world, but there are also many inconsistencies about what is clearly not normal, rather possessed (that car). In fact, many deaths (or murders if you prefer) are simply not explained, not logical, not even possible. Until the end this movie reamins an impressive joke without anything looking like a true end. In addition to that I found that the general rhythm was very jerky.

And I keep this feeling and impression even if I have to underline the acting performances of Gordon and Stockwell. Some of their jokes are honestly funny. Their characters show some depth even if their core personalities and goals remain as shallow as they are stereotypical.

One of the major flaw of 'Christine' is its constantly mixed atmosphere. It's all about a high school and stupid teenagers, one of whom really wants a car. Events quickly get out of control and totally dangerous, but only one policeman takes a close interest in the case. Even the parents of the victims do not move an inch! In what crazy world are we evolving? This just doesn't make any sense at all.

So yes, this film has what could be called iconic and humorous scenes with incredible acting and a bold plot, but it all falls apart miserably in the end, with no consistency or even a sense that it served any purpose.