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For unknown reasons. A disparate band of people from diverse backgrounds are thrown together into a matrix of cubed - and sometimes boobytrapped - rooms. This much is revealed in the film's first couple of minutes. They must work together and solve many puzzles to survive.
A great premise for a small budget movie. The actors all do a commendable job. However, they've been given a script riddled with clichés and plot holes which made it a rough ride for me.
Push through all that for an unpredictable and non-conventional ending that does make up for some of these shortcomings, but a warning - it still won't provide enough answers for some viewers.
A great premise for a small budget movie. The actors all do a commendable job. However, they've been given a script riddled with clichés and plot holes which made it a rough ride for me.
Push through all that for an unpredictable and non-conventional ending that does make up for some of these shortcomings, but a warning - it still won't provide enough answers for some viewers.
First viewed as a pre-teen in late 1960's Australia, the memory is still vivid primarily due to the very catchy theme songs for all 5 characters (Cpt. America, Hulk, Iron Man, Sub-Mariner &Thor) - penned by Jacques Urbont.
...""When Captain America throws his mighty shield..."" ...""Dr Banner doesn't like gamma-rays..."" etc etc
On re-viewing some 50+ years later, you are mainly struck by how cheaply the animations were put together mainly through static shots copied from the original comic. The lips are then animated during dialogue. Some pan and scanning occurs, and some zooming also. Dynamic animations due occur, but they are infrequent and basic.
If I did notice the primitive animation quality as a child (which I think I did) it obviously carried little weight in my eyes as I was entranced by the story telling and catchy music.
Do not watch if the primitive animation will distress you. I found it fascinating, & an important early chapter in the marvel super hero universe, showing how you can achieve quite a lot with very little.
Fans 7/10 Normal people 3/10 tehehe.
...""When Captain America throws his mighty shield..."" ...""Dr Banner doesn't like gamma-rays..."" etc etc
On re-viewing some 50+ years later, you are mainly struck by how cheaply the animations were put together mainly through static shots copied from the original comic. The lips are then animated during dialogue. Some pan and scanning occurs, and some zooming also. Dynamic animations due occur, but they are infrequent and basic.
If I did notice the primitive animation quality as a child (which I think I did) it obviously carried little weight in my eyes as I was entranced by the story telling and catchy music.
Do not watch if the primitive animation will distress you. I found it fascinating, & an important early chapter in the marvel super hero universe, showing how you can achieve quite a lot with very little.
Fans 7/10 Normal people 3/10 tehehe.
"Deadly Earnest" was Australia's successful 1960's answer to the USA's mid-50's "Vampira" - the original TV Horror Host.
"Deadly" was popular growing up in Melbourne, both with my friends and myself - my big sister was not so impressed. We would watch him introduce movies on Friday nights on Reg Ansett's ATV-0 Channel Melbourne. (Later to become part of the National 10 network.)
He would often take his google-eyes out of his head to "polish them".... this impressed me greatly and helped to set the scene for the movie to follow.
The phrase "Polish up my eyeballs" is forever embedded in my memory.
"Deadly" was popular growing up in Melbourne, both with my friends and myself - my big sister was not so impressed. We would watch him introduce movies on Friday nights on Reg Ansett's ATV-0 Channel Melbourne. (Later to become part of the National 10 network.)
He would often take his google-eyes out of his head to "polish them".... this impressed me greatly and helped to set the scene for the movie to follow.
The phrase "Polish up my eyeballs" is forever embedded in my memory.