Usual Oscar "FU"
Added 3/15/2010
This is a classic, with astronaut Davidge (an impossibly young Dennis Quaid) stranded on a planet with his mortal enemy, an evil Drac named Jarrrrriiiba (Louis Gossett Jr., recognizable even under all that rubber). WOW, this film shows you what the good stuff was like back then. At least in my book.
The Drac, a reptilian race, are at war with Earth. Nonetheless, no one knows what Dracs look like, and the war has been interminable. I love this film even more now because it is so reminiscent of the Iraqi War.
The human and the Drac get stranded together after they both crash, they get to know each other, and the story unfolds beautifully from there. Give peace a chance, and watch this classic of sci-fi classics! And don't forget to zoom in for a gander at the reptilian's metal holy book which he wears around his neck, and from which he reads....
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Enemy Mine
Added 1/9/2010
My whole family, young and old, believe this is one of the BEST movies ever made. It combines action with suspense and deep moral, ethical values. We appreciated it when it came out and we appreciate it even more today because it is a movie that the whole family can watch together.
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A good message here...
Added 1/2/2010
I remember being moved by this sci fi movie. It was what some people call a "quiet film" in that it didn't make a huge splash at the box office, nor did it have lots and lots of action. It was not the movie I expected, but it was better. A good movie full of hope, and though made 25 years ago, the message applies today, too.
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A Great Film
Added 9/26/2009
I had searched high and low for years for the next hidden great classic sci-fi film for me to watch and I finally found it right under my nose.
Enemy Mine and me go way back...way, back to the first time I saw it on cable back when I was barely a teen and changed the channel after only attempting to watch only a few minutes of it. Since then, every time I saw it on cable, I would change the channel shortly thereafter. I used to wonder why it seem to have always pop up every now and again either in name or display. After watching it tonight, I discovered why.
It is a great film.
When I first saw it, I could not appreciate what makes this film so great, a story of loyalty, friendship, and good characters. This film is not your high speed space chase with with lasers blasting all over the screen and I think this is why I never gave the film a chance initially but I am glad I did tonight. The second half of teh film really gets even more interesting and was pretty moving. Great job by Louis Gossett Jr. and Dennis Quaid.
I highly recommend this film. Forget that the special effects are dated and just enjoy the characters and story.
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This film has aged well - it's still watchable and fun!
Added 7/3/2009
Many old sci-fi movies, such as 1971's Andromeda Strain, are embarrassingly "dated" and unwatchable now, but Enemy Mine is still entertaining (even though I do admit that I would trim about 10 minutes if I were the editor).
I give 5 stars only to movies that I think everyone should see before they die, and Enemy Mine isn't in that league, but still I highly recommend it.
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Usual Oscar "FU"
Added 3/15/2010
This is a classic, with astronaut Davidge (an impossibly young Dennis Quaid) stranded on a planet with his mortal enemy, an evil Drac named Jarrrrriiiba (Louis Gossett Jr., recognizable even under all that rubber). WOW, this film shows you what the good stuff was like back then. At least in my book.
The Drac, a reptilian race, are at war with Earth. Nonetheless, no one knows what Dracs look like, and the war has been interminable. I love this film even more now because it is so reminiscent of the Iraqi War.
The human and the Drac get stranded together after they both crash, they get to know each other, and the story unfolds beautifully from there. Give peace a chance, and watch this classic of sci-fi classics! And don't forget to zoom in for a gander at the reptilian's metal holy book which he wears around his neck, and from which he reads....
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Enemy Mine
Added 1/9/2010
My whole family, young and old, believe this is one of the BEST movies ever made. It combines action with suspense and deep moral, ethical values. We appreciated it when it came out and we appreciate it even more today because it is a movie that the whole family can watch together.
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A good message here...
Added 1/2/2010
I remember being moved by this sci fi movie. It was what some people call a "quiet film" in that it didn't make a huge splash at the box office, nor did it have lots and lots of action. It was not the movie I expected, but it was better. A good movie full of hope, and though made 25 years ago, the message applies today, too.
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