Review of Dark Star (1974) by Janet Maslin for The New York Times — 16 Jan 1987
There are some funny routines here, though Mr. Carpenter doesn't seem to have cared much about integrating or sustaining them. Mr. Carpenter makes his amateurishness unmistakable, especially when it comes to the film's four actors.
Only one of them can act even crudely (fortunately, his is the largest role). The other three, neither photogenic nor particularly extroverted, look like well-meaning fraternity brothers helping out a pal with his class project.
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This review of Dark Star (1974) was written by Janet Maslin and published by The New York Times on 16 Jan 1987.
Dark Star has generally received positive reviews.
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