The Island Of Dr. Moreau
Through DNA Experimentation. Dr. Moreau has upset the balance of nature.
On a remote island in the South Pacific, Dr. Moreau had used the key of science to unlock the gates of hell. Dr Moreau is a brilliant geneticist on the brink of superseding evolution. When a U.N. diplomat visits Moreau's island laboratory, he uncovers fantastic but brutal experiments turning animal life forms into human-like beasts. As Moreau and his assistant race towards their barbaric goal of creating the perfect life form--the beasts revolt--threatening not only the island but ultimately all mankind!
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Critically Pummelled Entertainment - darkblue
Most people seem to dismiss it if not hate it. Certainly the critics. But, really - we get a Brando performance that again displays his long-held dismissal of Hollywood-ism, we get Val Kilmer hamming it up joyously (even to the point of repeatedly doing Brando impressions), we get David Thewliss (a damn fine actor) actually playing the most important character with admirable commitment, we get cat-eyed Fairuza Balk (yum!), we get the great Ron Perlman, playing a beast yet again, pretty much stealing the movie, we get something that is Dr. Moreau's constant companion, becoming a pop-culture icon thanks to South Park - as Chef puts it "what the hell are you supposed to be? You don't look like anything". Outstanding photography, effective tropical suggestibility (you can almost feel the humidity), excellent animal make-up, some truly memorable scenes (the birthing scene, the Hyena-Moreau confrontation) and even a sense of philosophical examination. And though the story of this insane scientist attempting to humanize animals has been done several times, only this one goes to the extreme of showing us that he's even created a bunch of tiny rat people! What a loon. Too much enjoyment for a movie so slammed.Liked it, not a lot - Drew777
I agree with cathyottawa, but I don't think I've ever seen a good Brando role. And all I'm left with was whatever that nonsense was that he did with Larry King in interview before he died.
Who wants to kiss either of those two and they kissed each other?
Come to think of it, why does anyone think Larry King is anything worthwhile either.
Sorry, back to the movie.
Val Kilmer is a doctor. Now that's acting.
Although a good impersonation of Brando without the cholesterol.
Great story back in the day (wednesday) so I had to rent the movie.
DrewBad to the point of campy. - cathyottawa
This is like a poorly done 50s sci fi flick, full of overacting, bad effects, and over the top storytelling.
Marlon Brandon just wasn't even trying in his later years. It's really a shame. And I don't know what Val Kilmer's doing in this mess. According to IMDB, he wanted to leave, but was contractually obligated to stay on.
David Thewlis, the star of the film, vowed never to watch it, and skipped the premiere.
At least it spawned a funny recurring bit on South Park.
What a waste of time and money.
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Critically Pummelled Entertainment - darkblue
Most people seem to dismiss it if not hate it. Certainly the critics. But, really - we get a Brando performance that again displays his long-held dismissal of Hollywood-ism, we get Val Kilmer hamming it up joyously (even to the point of repeatedly doing Brando ...Liked it, not a lot - Drew777
I agree with cathyottawa, but I don't think I've ever seen a good Brando role. And all I'm left with was whatever that nonsense was that he did with Larry King in interview before he died.
Who wants to kiss either of those two and they kissed each other?
Come ...Bad to the point of campy. - cathyottawa
This is like a poorly done 50s sci fi flick, full of overacting, bad effects, and over the top storytelling.
Marlon Brandon just wasn't even trying in his later years. It's really a shame. And I don't know what Val Kilmer's doing in this mess. According ...