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Rating:  - This is science fiction at its finest.
No massive space battles or laser gunplay, though you do get a dose of each of those things. What you have is a purely character driven story that works to what I would call epic proportions. This is a must see for any science fiction fan.
The beauty about Enemy Mine is it cuts into one of the most classic themes in your standard sci-fi genre, which is being at war with an alien race. Instead of focusing on the war itself the focus is on two people on opposite sides of it. Most of the time in war movies of any kind you never really get to know the enemy. This movie changes that and does tells it in such a way where you completely forget the original conflict. Interesting enough the character interaction regarding their war only further serves to humanize them as you don't really know who's race is at fault and it seems these wayward soldiers don't know either. The story even transcends that relationship on the second half of the movie. It's almost like two stories in one.
You can't pull this kind of storytelling off without some amazing talent. Dennis Quaid brings forth a stellar performance as the stubborn human who learns and evolves as a person. Louis Gossett Jr. will blow you away on how well he can act inside an alien costume and mask. His body movements, eye movements, way of speaking, it all culminates in what I would call the best alien acting of all time. The chemistry between Quaid and Gossett really make the movie.
Special effects are good for the year the movie was made. There are some really neat looking Earth fighters and space station that combine that sweet classic 50's rocket ship style with a little bit of 80's starfighter on top of it. The model work does seem obvious, but it just fits so well with the overall look of the movie I actually find myself preferring it that way. The planet sets and landscapes are as gorgeous as they are barren looking. You won't find any bad settings here.
I wish this movie would get a nice DVD treatment and I've been waiting on that for a while now. This DVD has nothing to speak of regarding special features or extras at all. Here's hoping a future release will have at least a commentary or something.
Enemy Mine goes beyond what science fiction movies normally did in 80's era or any post Star Wars era sci-fi. There's enough action to keep it from being called a drama, but it's best to think of it as a grand adventure film. It puts you very much in touch with the characters and doesn't let go. This movie should be considered required viewing for all self-respecting fans of this genre.
Rating: - One of the all time greats
This is a great sci-fi movie. Even though it was made in 1985 it holds up well. If you haven't seen it you have missed a great movie.
Rating: - An Oldie but a Goodie
This is one of those movirs I watch over and over. To me it is one of the best Sci-Fi movies ever made (YMMV).
Rating: - Old Movies
I always loved this unique movie. I was excited to see it on DVD. Thank you for supplying us with all the old movies that have been updated to DVD.
Rating: - Sci-Fi
Louis Gossett Jr. What can I say. He is the best and Dennis, well nobody else could have done it.
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