Review of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) by Joseph S — 29 May 2008

I don't know how old I was when I first saw it. But his film's always left an impression on me. Of all the classic Universal Monster films, "Dracula", "Frankenstien", "The Wolfman", the creature has always been my favorite.

For it's time it is a special effects marvel a fully functioning body suit was worn and swam in through many of the films underwater shots(new film technology was designed specifically for it.).

As far as stories go theres not too much to tell, an evolutionary missing link(I'm between mermaids and bigfoot) is found in the Amazon, and a team of scientists dynamite there way into the ancient Black Lagoon that's been sealed away from the main river for centuries. Well then the creature shows up and abducts the ships only female (presumably for tea and hand holding) and so the guys go after the beast, and after numerous failed attempts and close calls, save the day and get the girl...but what if the creauture wasn't the only one of it's kind...well then watch the sequels I know I didn't. 5 stars because it's Friday, and my socks are black, ala just becuase.