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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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For anyone who likes classic films, if you don't already have this one, it should be in your collection now, it's excellent!
Unlike a reviewer's copy below my copy (release date 2006 on the back cover original release date 1937) gave me no troubles whatsoever. In fact, as I was forewarned it would be grainy I was quite surprised how clear the film was, plus my copy also has the working subtitles too.
As for the storyline itself; an inconsequential middle-aged man from a haberdasher's store gets randomly bestowed with miraculous powers. When he realises it, he shares this knowledge and seeks advice from different people and discovers that nearly every person he asks has their own agenda to take advantage of his abilities.
And what follows is a virtual debate on the characteristics and quality of human nature but it's all done in a very lively pace, the 1 hour 22 minutes zips passed. The script is well written (HG Wells) and doesn't shy away from displaying the more unpleasant side of human nature without dwelling unnecessarily long on it and gradually he starts to realise there is a certain responsibility that comes from wielding such a an amazing power.
Finally, considering how long ago this was made, the effects are surprisingly effective. I thoroughly enjoyed it
Unlike a reviewer's copy below my copy (release date 2006 on the back cover original release date 1937) gave me no troubles whatsoever. In fact, as I was forewarned it would be grainy I was quite surprised how clear the film was, plus my copy also has the working subtitles too.
As for the storyline itself; an inconsequential middle-aged man from a haberdasher's store gets randomly bestowed with miraculous powers. When he realises it, he shares this knowledge and seeks advice from different people and discovers that nearly every person he asks has their own agenda to take advantage of his abilities.
And what follows is a virtual debate on the characteristics and quality of human nature but it's all done in a very lively pace, the 1 hour 22 minutes zips passed. The script is well written (HG Wells) and doesn't shy away from displaying the more unpleasant side of human nature without dwelling unnecessarily long on it and gradually he starts to realise there is a certain responsibility that comes from wielding such a an amazing power.
Finally, considering how long ago this was made, the effects are surprisingly effective. I thoroughly enjoyed it
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I'm a bit surprised that the synopsis for this movie, in which the gods bestow on a lowly shop assistant unlimited powers to perform miracles, refers to the "comical results". The film has its comic moments but the results are cataclysmic. I've always enjoyed the final scenes in which the little fellow, exasperated with all those who want to exploit him, instantly creates a vast palace for himself, fills it with all the grandees of the world so he can give them a piece of his mind, and then in a fit of megalomania commands the world to stop rotating on its axis (the spectacular special effects are remarkable given the movie's 1936 vintage.) Actually his powers are not quite unlimited, he may end up destroying the world but there's one simple miracle he can't perform (you'll have to watch the movie to find out.) I've always had a soft spot for this Korda opus and I found the quality of this release quite acceptable.
Incidentally, the movie has a delightful musical score by Russian-born composer Mischa Spoliansky which is available, together with other Spoliansky film scores, on the Chandos label.
Incidentally, the movie has a delightful musical score by Russian-born composer Mischa Spoliansky which is available, together with other Spoliansky film scores, on the Chandos label.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Image quality is less than mediocre: low sharpness and uneven brightness with some grain, however it is not really bad. Sound has some noise. This disc unfortunately lacks subtitles.
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