Review of Impulse (1974) by Jenna I — 22 Jul 2013

William Shatner plays a psycho-killer in a not uninteresting thriller.

This review of Impulse (1974) was written by Jenna I on 22 Jul 2013.

Impulse has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Blais E (126) on 20 Feb 2011

In an interesting and offbeat casting choice, Ole Captain Kirk really gives it all he's got as a totally round-the-bend murdering gigolo in…

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By Andrew T (1,075) on 22 Oct 2007

Shatner is actually out-overacted by his young costar. Stupidly enjoyable crap cinema. Plus it has Oddjob in it…

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By Matthew C (1,721) on 20 Mar 2010

If you're willing and excited to embrace all that is Shatner, Impulse is a gem. This is not a movie to watch by yourself…

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By Steve M (1,420) on 04 Jun 2007

Oh man, if you're a fan of Shatner's overacting, then this film is your holy grail…

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By Dave S (1,448) on 30 Dec 2009

If we were to categorize B movies by what sort of appeal/entertainment they still offer, this one would be all about cultural contingencies…

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By Jackson S (352) on 24 Mar 2008

A fantastically terrible and very dated 70s grind house film with ridiculous shots and expressions…

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By Victoria W (319) on 22 Mar 2008

Grade-A Shatner cheese. Complete with annoying little girl! Watch this movie and learn how not to act/dress…

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By Robbie C (61) on 04 Oct 2007

Shatner makes fun of a fat woman holding some balloons. What's NOT to like…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 01 Jan 2011

It was fun to see Shatner playing the bad guy for once. This movie is actually more funny than scary, but I really enjoyed it…

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By Duncan R (84) on 15 Feb 2009

The BEST of Shatner's MANY worsts! Bill just has a way of sucking his thumb after killing someone that has you laughing yourself sick…

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