fredmant Reviews

Stick (1985)

Whadya lookin' at, Mookie?

[13 September 2004]

I agree with Chuck O'Leary from Pittsburg. I loved this movie. In fact, in the mid-80's it was one of the first VHS tape productions that made my sorry old Samsung (1973) look good! I ran the sound in "hi-fi stereo" through my stereo rig and this was my first home theater (don't laugh!). Anyway, the story is good and if you like Burt, well, you have to see the movie. Unfortunately, no DVD out yet, nor any great demand. But, hey, if Green Ice can be released on DVD, can Stick be far behind?

Things to look for on the (eventual) DVD . . . the many fine Florida sunsets. There's lots of "perfect lighting" in this movie, with both exterior and interior shots. The bad guys are sufficiently deserving of your verbal lashing. Finally the soundtrack is very mood inducing but not ornate. Think Miami Vice meets Live or Die in LA. I'd give the movie as a whole, 7 out of 10 stars, especially considering its age.

Oh one last thing, very important. Hit the mute button when Candice Bergman starts to sing. Life's too short. . . .

Run (1991)

When will the DVD come out!?!?!

[13 September 2003]

Great flick, cleverly action packed, not just a pile up of CGI, but real action. The story sounds simplistic, but obviously, it's all in the telling. The mob characters aren't all just cut-out cartoon characters either, they have some limited depth. But the real star here is Patrick Dempsey. I can't believe this movie isn't out on DVD yet!

Run (1991)

The title says it all!

[17 January 2000]

I saw this movie only once, on the small screen, but I put it in my top 10 of most anxiously awaited DVDs. A college student finds himself on the wrong side of town (intentionally), but ends up doing some very bad things (not intentionally) that make him the subject of a man hunt by a mobster who definitely doesn't respect a suspects rights. The kid has one choice -- Run!

A Great Non-Stop Adrenaline Rush!

Why Would I Lie? (1980)

Treat Williams as Robin Williams Brother

[8 September 1999]

I don't remember a heck of a lot about this movie, other than it involved a social worker and an orphan, and of course Treat Williams. He talks a mile a minute, spinning one white lie after another. The movie was funny and touching, and I remember watching it a few times. It played on HBO for about a month and they just fell to the wayside. This was in the very early 80's. If anyone else remembers this movie, please, contact me.