Review of Panic in Year Zero! (1962) by Jonathan P — 03 Jun 2014
Monday, June 2, 2014.
(1962) Panic In The Year Zero!
SCIENCE-FICTION DRAMA/ SOCIAL COMMENTARY.
The idea about law that cannot be maintained after a nuclear attack or an apocalypse evolved from this movie which I like to think was the bases for George Miller's "Mad Max" movies. Directed and starred by the actor himself by the name of Ray Milland, this low budget feature has a fascinating feel to it since it does invoke questions about our humanity as a whole. In this case, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) is doing whatever it have to take to protect his family after the country became lawlessness, even if it meant doing things he wouldn't necessarily do too. His family also includes his wife, Ann Baldwin(Jean Hagen), his son Rick Baldwin(Frankie Avalon) and his daughter, Karen Baldwin (Mary Mitchel). The downside is that Ray Milland is working with the low budget he has and it shows since the entire environment doesn't look too much like the apocalypse, but as long as the idea is there, nothing else really matters. And the few movie critics who disliked this film are viewing this movie like it was made for today's audiences instead of when it was initially made which was back in 1962.
2.5 out of 4 stars.
This review of Panic in Year Zero! (1962) was written by Jonathan P on 03 Jun 2014.
Panic in Year Zero! has generally received positive reviews.
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