While this move is entertaining has some good performances, much of the script pulled word for word from His Girl Friday. But having Keenan Wynn talk about his dimple is very different than Cary Grant. They changed the story from a newspaper setting to a show biz one. Most importantly, this version allows for scenes for Ann Miller to dance, and does not allow for the ad libs that Cary Grant and Rosalind Russel did in the original. While this movie has its moments, it does not hold a candle to the original. Not sure way they copied the script, other then to save money. However it is nice to see some normally supporting actors, like Wynn, in lead positions.
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Genesis II
(1973 TV Movie)
Gene Roddenberry's post Star Trek pilot
3 January 2016
The other reviews need to keep in mind that this was pilot. It is a far different premise from Star Trek. It was the first shot at a new show for Roddenberry after Star Trek. This does not include pilot that was also a Star Trek episode, Assignment Earth.
Genesis II is told from the point of view a 20th century scientist living in post apocalyptic world. The show had potential for many themes that also ran through Star Trek that Roddenberry was interested in.
The networks liked it enough to make a second version called Planet Earth with John Saxon taking the lead roll from Alex Cord.
It is too bad that neither show got picked up.
Genesis II is told from the point of view a 20th century scientist living in post apocalyptic world. The show had potential for many themes that also ran through Star Trek that Roddenberry was interested in.
The networks liked it enough to make a second version called Planet Earth with John Saxon taking the lead roll from Alex Cord.
It is too bad that neither show got picked up.
Oblivion
(I) (2013)
More than worth a try - clever movie
16 December 2015
Warning: Spoilers
This movie probably did not do as well as it should have, because if you really explain it then you give it away. There are plot twists here that are really interesting, but you have to stay with it. The movie seems to start slowly, but it is really giving you important information that you do not realize is important yet. However it is worth the wait. On one level there is a lot of action in this movie to satisfy almost anyone. The look of the movie is great. But it does start seeming slowly and it seems like something you have seen before, but it is not. I highly recommend this. It has a great science fiction concept about humanity. I would explain this idea, but it would give away the movie. Hope you give it a try.
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