Artivels Undescribable Perfection

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

moonmonday I wasn't expecting a lot from this film, but I was disappointed even so. From the beginning it can't seem to find what it really wants to do, which is unfortunate because it's a kind of interesting premise...but only 'kind of', which dooms it from the outset when coupled with its lacking script and subpar acting.Unfortunately the only really interesting things in this film are the things that they tend to crib from other, better films and stories. And although it does have some pretty well-known actors who generally are known to be able to act, this just never quite comes together, which makes it seem like a serious problem with direction. For example, Christopher McDonald's character -- the presumed 'hero' Hugh Stanton -- is played so broadly that he is practically a poster child for the obnoxious American stereotype. And it's not really his fault so much as the fact that he is given so disastrously little to work with.Similar is every other character; while Rachael Leigh Cook does a rather good job with her Lucy Stanton (a character unfortunately and implausibly called 'Luce' and pronounced 'loose' by her father), she has very little to do but be a victim of her father's obnoxiousness and some sort of bizarre Satanic cult that is only given a raison d'etre in the last twenty minutes. Maximilian Schell's rather good acting is wasted in his predictable yet nonsensical role. The rest of the cast do decent enough jobs but are given pathetically little real role in anything happening and are often disposed of in comically ridiculous ways.The story is just not engaging or tense, and there isn't really a moment where it's anything but boring. This is a serious shame because the premise could have been very suspenseful, but it wasn't even remotely realised. Although most of the effects are somewhere significantly less than special, the monstrous 'blanks' were extremely striking but unfortunately went completely wasted. Similarly wasted was so much potential with the rest of the film, where often things set up to happen ended up fizzling before they got there.The music varies between zany and irritating, which is noteworthy since Hugh is a music teacher. Some of the moments that were supposed to have been scary or striking simply sound like someone hit the Drama Button, eliciting laughter instead of a scream or a jump.Overall this film is so inane that, at times, it is blatantly offensive to its viewer. It's not because of any religious undertones (although those are botched too), but instead because of the extremely regrettable fact that this script was not anywhere near as engaging as it should have been. It meanders, teases, and seems to forget itself within mere lines of self-contradiction. The acting is uneven, even for the several experienced actors involved, and all in all it is a wasted opportunity that ends up being similarly a complete waste of time.It's a pity. With a decent cast and a decent premise, sometimes even a bad script or lacking direction can be overcome. Not so in this case.

Theo Robertson ****** POSSIBLE SPOILERS ******The one thing I did like about the mediocre FINAL CONFLICT was the subplot of the killer monk hit team . THE EIGHTEENTH ANGEL tricked me into believing I was going to be watching a similar type of film that revolves around a gang of killer monks bumping off bimbos but that doesn`t happen . Still not to worry because this film is so awful it`s nearly good . Highlights that caused me to laugh out loud were :Lucy`s funeral speech whilst holding her cat The man eating cats on the rampage The reaction on the actors faces during every melodramatic moment , and boy are there more than a few of those The line about scientists " Genetically making people " ! I was under the impression that all people were genetically made . One half of you contains your mother`s genes and the other half contain`s your father`s genes . If you`re reading this and you`re black but your parents are both white then I`m sorry to tell you this but they are not your parents.Oh and that scene where Lucy turns into a slo mo pouting model when the man starts taking her photograph ! Actually that`s the one seriously bad point about the film - It`s kind of sleazy . Rachael Leigh Cook in my eyes doesn`t look a day over 14 so when Lucy starts discussing modeling in her underwear , or keeps giving a sultry look or that horse riding sequence I couldn`t help but give an audible " YUCK "

Oskar Avery (mister_t_1982) This film has everything: murdering mad monks, evil clocks, crucifix murders, car chases, corpse-bothering, maximilian schell and rachel leigh cook as satan! It may be uninentionally funny, but this film is inspired genius and deserves a sequel!

mgulev The story is mildly interesting, the acting pretty good, the props are bad and the special effects likewise. What really steals the movie is the ending. Steals away from a good review, that is! The set-up is just too long. When you already know what the movie is about from the title and a few clues from the movie, it is just agony to watch the actors stumble blindly through the movie. At least Christopher and Rachel do a good job. A little more money and a story that was more believable would make the movie watchable, but the ending ruins any hope anyway, so just give it a miss.