Review of Howard the Duck (1986) by Healingtoolbox — 30 Oct 2021
2021 just re-watched. What critics and Wikipedia miss is this was a new start of ILM as the practical effects and CGI effects powerhouse. Wikipedia does mention this was the start of wire removal, a big innovation.
Citics are correct; the duck character should have been more abrasive, like Groucho Marx. Another of Jeffrey Jones finest portrayals oozing conviction; his acting hold the 2nd and third acts together.
In my 1986 viewing and in 2021 the film has an expansive Joe Campbell Heroes Journey vibe to it which I really appreciated. In both 1986 and 2021 viewings I felt critics who hated it were people at war against their own imagination, unable to suspend disbelief for any reason.
Going forward the film is probably ideal for 8 to 12 year olds, like the recent Jungle Cruise movie.
This review of Howard the Duck (1986) was written by Healingtoolbox on 30 Oct 2021.
Howard the Duck has generally received mixed reviews.
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