Sam Neill dissed this movie in at least one interview, but it remains one of my favorite Sam Neill films. In fact, I think it's the one that (metaphorically) pushed me over the edge. It's one of Neill's earliest and he is quite young and gorgeous as a grown-up Damien (his co-star, Lisa Harrow, thought so too -- they fell in love during the filming of "Final Conflict" and have a son together).
Neill, who apparently is incapable of giving a bad performance, imbues his character with creepy charm and sex appeal and, for those of us suspending disbelief, is quite believable. Considering its genre, this film has top-notch production values and is beautifully and imaginatively photographed. The entire cast is first-rate, as well, and the story has enough creative energy to satisfy most horror film fans, including graphic depictions of some pretty heinous acts. It is thoroughly enjoyable and lots of fun and certainly a "must see" for any Sam Neill fan -- especially those youngsters who access his Web site and seem to think "Event Horizon" is his best work. "The Final Conflict" is being released on DVD any time now. I imagine most Neill fans already have the video. Movie stars don't look or act much better than this, boys and girls.
Neill, who apparently is incapable of giving a bad performance, imbues his character with creepy charm and sex appeal and, for those of us suspending disbelief, is quite believable. Considering its genre, this film has top-notch production values and is beautifully and imaginatively photographed. The entire cast is first-rate, as well, and the story has enough creative energy to satisfy most horror film fans, including graphic depictions of some pretty heinous acts. It is thoroughly enjoyable and lots of fun and certainly a "must see" for any Sam Neill fan -- especially those youngsters who access his Web site and seem to think "Event Horizon" is his best work. "The Final Conflict" is being released on DVD any time now. I imagine most Neill fans already have the video. Movie stars don't look or act much better than this, boys and girls.