You are so correct. I tell people to watch the combined edited YouTube version where it’s just the beginning and the ending of the film. It totally works and becomes the perfect short film.
I have seen this movie several times and I literally never remember ANYTHING from the second half of the film. I just went through it right now to grab these frames and I still couldn't tell you what happens after "The call's coming from inside the house!" lol
Speaking of movies with great openings: Absolute Beginners has a marvelous opening and then the plot begins and the picture dies. Same with Grease 2. Patricia Birch choreographed a sensational opening number, but the plot is so dreadful! Any others?
When A Stranger Calls (1979) I just discovered there was a sequel and it’s on Amazon Prime. When I’m desperate I’ll give it a watch.
ReplyDeleteYup good work, Simon. :)
ReplyDeleteA movie with one of the greatest opens and closes and flattest middles ever! A real example of "If you have a great finish they'll forgive anything!"
ReplyDeleteYou are so correct. I tell people to watch the combined edited YouTube version where it’s just the beginning and the ending of the film. It totally works and becomes the perfect short film.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this movie several times and I literally never remember ANYTHING from the second half of the film. I just went through it right now to grab these frames and I still couldn't tell you what happens after "The call's coming from inside the house!" lol
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of movies with great openings: Absolute Beginners has a marvelous opening and then the plot begins and the picture dies. Same with Grease 2. Patricia Birch choreographed a sensational opening number, but the plot is so dreadful! Any others?
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