Review of The Island (1980) by Alexander C — 27 Nov 2012
The Island is definitely not your typical run-of-the-mill failed blockbuster, but it is one of the more entertaining ones. It's filled with a mix of fun and quirky ideas with some that aren't quite so good, but no matter how uneven it is, it's still an appealing film.
What's strange about the movie in general is the sudden and unexpected turn of events with the plot. If you go into this with absolutely no knowledge of what it's about (like I did), then the sudden change in tone really throws a curve ball at you.
Perhaps that's why I ended up enjoying the movie, because it comes out of left field so blatantly, and makes no apologies for it. The actors all give pretty good performances, despite the film being kind of schlocky, and the overall tone of the piece is definitely not an even one.
The movie may not be without its flaws, but there's a glorious amount of blood and gore to be found, as well as some great character dynamics and great locations.
This review of The Island (1980) was written by Alexander C on 27 Nov 2012.
The Island has generally received mixed reviews.
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