Re-Animator (1985)
87%RT Audience Score:
Awards & Nominations: 4 wins & 4 nominations
Review 1: “This movie was terrible. The acting was bad, the plot was boring, and the special effects were laughable. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.”
Review 2: “I found this cinematic endeavor to be a most lamentable experience. The thespian performances were lackluster, the narrative was insipid, and the visual effects were so preposterous as to elicit mirth rather than awe. I cannot in good conscience suggest this film to any discerning viewer.”
Review 3: “This movie was a complete waste of time. The acting was wooden, the story was predictable, and the special effects were subpar. Save yourself the trouble and skip this one.”
Review 4: “Alas, this motion picture proved to be a most egregious squandering of one’s precious time. The histrionic displays were as stiff as a board, the plot was as foreseeable as the sunrise, and the visual effects were as unimpressive as a child’s finger painting. I implore you, dear reader, to abstain from this cinematic atrocity.”
New Review: “As I sat in the theater, I was struck by the overwhelming sense of ennui that permeated the room. The performances were as lifeless as a taxidermied animal, the narrative as predictable as the tides, and the visual effects as unremarkable as a beige wall. It was as if the filmmakers had taken a paint-by-numbers approach to their craft, leaving the audience with a product that was as bland as a bowl of oatmeal. I cannot in good conscience recommend this film to anyone with an iota of taste or discernment. Save your time and money, and seek out a more stimulating cinematic experience.
Review 1: “The acting in this movie was superb. The characters were well-developed and the plot was engaging. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.”
Review 2: “I loved the cinematography in this film. The shots were beautifully composed and the use of color was stunning. It was like watching a work of art come to life.”
Review 3: “The soundtrack for this movie was incredible. The music perfectly captured the mood of each scene and added an extra layer of emotion to the story.”
New Review: “Holy cow, this movie was a rollercoaster ride of emotions! The acting was so good, I felt like I was right there with the characters. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography – it was like watching a painting come to life! But the real MVP was the soundtrack. I mean, I was tapping my foot and humming along the whole time. Overall, this movie was a masterpiece and I can’t wait to watch it again (and again and again).
Production Company(ies)
Fox 2000 Pictures, Chernin Entertainment, Levantine Films,
Distributor
NA
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Occidental Studios – 201 N. Occidental Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Unrated
Year of Release
1985
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Ultra Stereo
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:NA
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Language(s):English, German
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:NA
Genre(s)
Keyword(s)
starring Tom Hanks, directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by William Broyles Jr., genre: drama, box office performance: $429.9 million, budget: $90 million, reviewed by Roger Ebert, produced by Tom Hanks, MPAA rating: PG-13, survival, adventure, plane crash, isolation, friendship, hope, perseverance, transformation, Chuck Noland, FedEx, Wilson, desert island, escape, rescue, emotional, inspiring, heartwarming, Tom Hanks performance, Robert Zemeckis direction, William Broyles Jr writing, cinematography, sound design, special effects, Academy Award nominations, Golden Globe nominations, BAFTA nominations, SAG nominations, Tom Hanks production company, Cast Away soundtrack, Alan Silvestri score, Chuck’s character development, FedEx plane crash scene, Wilson’s character, Chuck’s return to civilization, Chuck’s relationship with Kelly, Chuck’s survival skills, Chuck’s mental and physical transformation, Chuck’s emotional journey, Chuck’s monologues, Chuck’s resourcefulness, Chuck’s resilience, Chuck’s determination, Chuck’s loneliness, Chuck’s hopelessness, Chuck’s will to live
Worldwide gross: $2,023,414
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,715,122
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 2,135
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 623,241
US/Canada gross: $2,023,414
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $5,715,122
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,770
US/Canada opening weekend: $543,728
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,535,757
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,230
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $900,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $2,542,045
Production budget ranking: 2,004
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,368,891
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,804,186
ROI to date (est.): 46%
ROI ranking: 1,169
– Ava DuVernay
Writer:
– Ava DuVernay
Cast:
– Storm Reid as Meg Murry
– Oprah Winfrey as Mrs. Which
– Reese Witherspoon as Mrs. Whatsit
– Mindy Kaling as Mrs. Who
– Levi Miller as Calvin O’Keefe
– Deric McCabe as Charles Wallace Murry
– Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Dr. Kate Murry
– Chris Pine as Dr. Alex Murry
– Zach Galifianakis as The Happy Medium
– Michael Peña as Red
– André Holland as Principal Jenkins
– Rowan Blanchard as Veronica Kiley
– Bellamy Young as Camazotz Woman
– David Oyelowo as The It / Voice of The It
Director(s)
NA
Writer(s)
NA
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
4 wins & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
Plot
Obsessed with the idea of overcoming the obstacle of death and determined to vindicate himself by backing up his theory, the ambitious medical student, Herbert West, arrives in New England, after the horrific incident at the Institute of Medicine in Switzerland. Before long, Herbert will pick up where he left off
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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