The Boys From Brazil (1978)
Mad About Men (1954)
Raise The Titanic (1980)
Campbell's Kingdom (1957)
The Gypsy and the Gentleman (1958) ///
The Boys From Brazil (1978) Smartly produced and visualized, with intelligent and atmospheric production design, even as the plot to clone Hitler veers from drama to parody. Over-stuffed with stars and lost for a clear tone, though Jerry Goldsmith's thrilling score embodies all the film reaches for.
Mad About Men (1954) Spirited if slight farce features dual characters for Glynis John, one realizing her romantic independence, the other a frisky mermaid. Margaret Rutherford lends quirky support, locations are attractive, men reduced to disposable walk-ons.
Raise The Titanic (1980) John Barry's typically lush, elegiac score and solid production can't compensate for ponderous staging, numbing structure, lack of suspense and confusing Cold War energy source McGuffin. Even climatic reveal of titular boat underwhelms, despite potential for evocative imagery.
Campbell's Kingdom (1957) Rugged locations and robust staging send resolute Dirk Bogarde to fulfill family oil inheritance in Canada and face Stanley Baker led local resistance. Dependable British cast cope with blunt melodrama, while story builds tension with series of action set pieces to fitting climax.
The Gypsy And The Gentleman (1958) Fiery cast provides rich opportunity for melodrama, yet without heady visual sweep and intense atmosphere, dissolute Keith Michell's infatuation with wild Melina Mercouri never grips. Pale echo of past Gainsborough glories, without a thematic resonance.
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