Review of Inside Moves (1980) by Jon D — 08 May 2010
Director Richard Donner has said this is his favorite among all the movies he's made. A very sentimental film about friendship and lost dreams. Movie begins with a shockingly matter fact suicide attempt as John Savage throws himself off a building.
After months of recovery, he walks into a bar run by pro basketball wannabe David Morse. Regular patrons of the bar are a man who has lost his hands, a blind man, and others, who Savage soon realizes all have massive downturns in their lives.
Listening to their stories make his problems very insignificant. The camaraderie of these patrons, managing to laugh at life's problems, gives Savage a new appreciation of life. It's to Donner's credit that that he points to the fact that all people cannot be saved, if they choose not to.
Only drawback to the film is Morse's character turns into a major jerk and whines when things don't go his way. Yes, it's needed to further the plot , but goes on much too long and the film stalls a bit.
Far from my favorite Donner film ( that would be Superman ) but overall, it is a nice change of pace for the director.
This review of Inside Moves (1980) was written by Jon D on 08 May 2010.
Inside Moves has generally received positive reviews.
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