review by Silent J
The Shadow 1994
Watched May 17, 2012
Silent J’s review:
Where has this film been all my life? It takes so many things I love and cram it into one of the coolest, awesomely badass films I've ever seen!
Alec Baldwin proves why he is such an awesome actor. Not only does he give an excellent performance, but he provides so much depth and even fear for his character. He's got the maniacal laugh down perfectly. John Lone makes a really good villain. Unlike most villains in superhero movies, this one actually feels like a true threat to the hero. You also get terrific performances from an impressively stellar cast that includes Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle, Ian McKellan, and Tim Curry. The visual effects look amazing. The story is really well done and even better executed. Awesome action. Great direction.
I really dug this film. I loved it from the very beginning and wanted even more in the end. I would rank this along side The Rocketeer as two of the best, most underrated superhero films.
wow. I always heard this was terrible. It's on netflix too! I'll give it a watch soon.
I remember The Shadow as entertaining, but not great, and I'll always wonder what Sam Raimi's version would have been like, had he not been rejected as director. (He turned around and did Darkman instead, so I guess that's an indication of the direction it would have taken.)
@grooveman You should definitely check it out. Even if you don't love it, it is really entertaining.
@Geir That's kinda what I love about it. It has a Sam Raimi type of feel to it and I can only imagine how this would have been with him on board. Loved Darkman though so I guess it all worked out for the best.
Totally passed me by. Might check it out soon.
I'll try to watch this tomorrow.