leCagot Reviews

The Game (1984)

No Award winner, but not bad

[5/10 · 8 September 2006]

Some tension, surprises, plot twists, humor, and of course, Titty. Watched DVD being part of "50 Chilling Classics Movie Pack" and was one of the better of the collection. The eeriest part of this 1982 flick was it's being the vanguard of the Survivor and other reality TV shows. Perhaps the TV creators lifted the idea from this film.

All in all I found the film watchable and at times very entertaining. The picture was grainy in some outdoor sequences, but sound quality was decent.. Considering some of the films included in this collection, this movie was quite good. It didn't take itself too seriously and had a good deal of suspense. Indeed, I found it quite fun.

Lord of the Flies (1990)

This Version Bites

[3/10 · 21 March 2003]

Sorry folks, the 1963, low budget, English black & white version is much better. Hollywood can never leave a good story alone. On occasion they can do it better, sometimes on par , usually they blow it. This version blows. I give it 3 stars out of 10 for production value and some good casting, but it wasn't enough to save it. Rent the 1963 version or better yet read the book.

Lord of the Flies (1963)

Very close to the Book

[9/10 · 21 March 2003]

The "Lord of the Flies" has been a favorite book of mine since I first read it in the mid-1960's. I wasn't disappointed by this black and white gem when I saw it on video years later. Forget the flashy Hollywood remake. It didn't capture the energy, the haunting moments, the fears, or the joys that this flick did. An outstanding performance by Hugh Edwards as Piggy and a great insight on human nature.