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The Last Starfighter | Year: 1984 Classification: Science Fiction Directed: - Nick Castle Actors/Actresses: - Lance Guest - Robert Preston Cool but dated effects, pretty good acting... I'm not sure why, but I really enjoy this film. Well, I also really enjoyed "TRON" when it came out. Maybe I'm a sucker for computer graphics. In any case the story line is based on a small town just graduated HS student who escapes his mundane life by playing a video game. Then one night he breaks the high score -- he's the hero of the trailer park. Well, before long aliens appear, he's whisked off on an adventure, and everyone else is wondering what's happening! The story is classic radio sci-fi fantasy, the acting is fine, and the computer animation that supports the story broke the trail for the more sophisticated digital animation that rules in box offices today. I give this movie four stars only because of the somewhat dated appearance of the FX, but I still thoroughly enjoy this story. It's worth a try, as long as you're not expecting too much -- a great movie for a calm Saturday afternoon. CULT MOVIES 29 29. THE LAST STARFIGHTER (SCI-fiction, 1984) For young Alex Rogan (Lance Guest) living in a trailer park is boring. He wants to escape from his rural existence and go to the city where he hopes to go to College. Bot for his girlfriend Annie (Catherine Mary Stewart) the prospect of leaving her grandmother behind is hard. Alex's only real excitement is playing a video game called 'Last Starfighter', having played it so many times that he finally breaks the game's points record. Soon after he's visited by a friendly alien power. They want to recruit him as one of their elite 'Starfighters' in an inter-galactic war where his skills will prove the turning point. Here he finds an unexpected chance to finally break free and follow his dreams. But will Annie join him? Critique: The Star Wars phenomenon inspired a slew of science fiction films in its heyday that, surprisingly enough, has continued to this day. Although the 80s produced its share of memorable films, this is one of the most appealing of the bunch. Capturing the youthful exuberance and innocence that made the Star Wars fantasy a worldwide smash. The 'once upon story' line works from the disillusioned, dreamy nature of those kids whose earthly existence leave much to be desired. Wishing they could be whisked away to another galaxy, and take part in some far-off adventure. An added bonus to the film is the pairing of the 2 young leads. Exacting the warmth and amazement of encountering such a journey, and taking their love to the infinite reaches of space. One of my fondest memories... One of the fondest memories of my childhood was watching this movie while eating a Chef-Boy-Ardee sausage pizza. (remember those?) Many hot summer days were spent enjoying the adventure of Alex Rogan travelling to Rylos and realizing his dreams and his destiny as a Starfighter with his navigator, Grigg. This is one of those inexplicably optimistic films that popped up in the 80's. Despite the fact that the special effects may look dated now, the story is timeless and well written for this genre. The video presentation on this DVD is rather crisp and clear but the audio could be a "little" better. Still, this is a wonderful film for kids and nostalgic adults alike. Oh, the extras are nice as well. I hadn't seen the "Making of" documentary since it appeared on HBO when I was a kid. This is a wonderful film. Buy The Last Starfighter at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Last Starfighter Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Last Starfighter This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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