Review of Darkman (1990) by Hillary D — 25 Jun 2014
This really is one of Sam Raimi's more crazier films.
The man just loves hearkening back to his filmmaking origins particularly 'Evil Dead'.
He still has the classic styles from the crazy camera angles to the senseless violence and over-the-top comedy.
It still makes the viewing experience all the more fun.
Liam Neeson acts a bit more professional in his early days, he's not as monotone or emotionless.
His character actually has a real struggle to get his appearance back and the woman he loves.
And they make the scientific aspect pretty believable being that he's so desperate for it to excel.
Skin regrowth is tricky particularly that he has to find a way to make it last past 90 min and out of the dark.
Frances McDormand does put in some effort than just going along for the ride.
The villains are typical stock villains and the main antagonist's plan is so cookie-cutter it's like right out of a comic book.
I think that's Raimi's intent though to make a superhero like this leap onto the screen.
They also don't miss the chance to do the whole monster/man concept; Peyton wants to make a new face and skin to cover up his injuries but he does take notice that the real man inside him also begins to change and that's what he ends up being and learning to live with.
Being able to live behind a new face or mask all the time would take a toll on anyone.
Someone is everyone but no one at the same time.
It's crazy, action-filled, silly, trippy, and quick.
This review of Darkman (1990) was written by Hillary D on 25 Jun 2014.
Darkman has generally received positive reviews.
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