Reviews (8)

Loved it enough to buy another copy!
I bought this movie years ago when I did a search and found out David Duchovny (Mulder from X-Files) was in it. It shouldn't spoil the plot to tell you a big part of the movie involves a long phone conversation with "Julia" (an actress I hadn't seen before and haven't seen after) and Duchovny's character. This is not Mulder. He was adorable, funny, charming, and he made the movie for me. Daphna Kastern was good in the role, but not a stand-out. I'm not such a fanatic that I love all Duchovny movies, so believe me when I tell you this is a winner. I lost my original copy and am buying it again, which should tell you something. If I had to categorize it, it's probably in the romantic comedy genre. I subtracted one star in case you're not a Duchovny fan. If you are, though, you must get this! thanks, adrian

rainy day movie
this is mostly a story of a young girl who is confused about life and relationships. trying to find the perfect one--if there is one. the acting could be better and kind of boring in some spots--the phone scenes tend to drag on a little too long--- but still it is a good rainy-day movie. and a great one to see a young, charming david duchovny

a very unusual but fascinating small film
it's too bad this video is currently out of print; it's an interesting look at some quirky characters with dysfunctional relationships and lifestyles. AND it's an absolute must-see for admirers of David Duchovny! you gotta see him pre-MULDER to appreciate his range potential; i see comedy in his future!

A worthwile film!
The Duchovny factor in this movie is undeniable, yes, but after taking another look I've come to think of this a very good movie. It was very cheaply made, and the the acting is a little uneven, but the story is interesting, and the dialogue is (much of it ad libbed by the actors) funny and even poignant at times, and there is even a message here, of self discovery and independence. So try to look beyond the flaws and enjoy this film! (If you can find it anywhere!)

A well acted simple love story that swims against the tide
The opening scene sets the stage for this movie. A folk song establishes the mood, and David is on the phone wheeling and dealing before it is finished. David and Daphna are on the phone for the first half hour of the movie! This may sound like a risky move for the director, but it builds the characters extremely well. The ending is unforgettable as the last song sends viewers to the rewind button to watch the whole thing one more time. ... Read more

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Ignore the plot to enjoy the film's technique.
In the mind of director Mike Figgis, a vision has been born. That vision is "Time Code," a film that is not one, but four different stories going on at the same time, all seen in an innovative method of filmmaking using handheld cameras and a screen that shows four pictures at once. Never has anything quite like this been done before; it's one of the most impressive movie-making ventures I've seen in a long time.

It's only too bad that Figgis pays more attention to his style than to the substance behind the four cameras. The movie is divided into separate storylines, some weaving into the other, though none of it ever has any emotional impact when the last frame rolls.

The overall plot begins with Emma (Saffron Burrows), the wife of movie producer Alex Green (Stellan Skarsgard), and while she contemplates leaving him, he is having an affair with aspiring actress Rose (Salma Hayek). Rose is involved in a rocky relationship with wealthy lesbian Lauren (Jeanne Tripplehorn), whose jealousy and suspicion drives her to place a bug in Rose's purse so she can monitor her actions during Rose's audition. As all this goes on, Alex's partners and employees are busying expressing their concerns to one another about his instability.

The interaction of each plot line allows for some very unique filmmaking touches, some of which are very impressive. The cameras are constantly rolling, and throughout the course of the film, characters will find themselves in several differing screens, something interesting to see happen. One scene that sticks out in the mind is the scene in which Rose and Alex meet behind the screen in the studio's screening room. Their interaction goes from two different screens to one; it's completely inspired.

Yet, any emotional feeling or understanding of the events at hand is diminished due to the constant grappling with trying to watch four screens at once. Some characters walk on screen and off so quickly that there is little knowledge as to why they are there, while our interest in one story tends to take away from all others. Figgis attempts to draw our attention to one story at a time by using the sound as a focal point (one screen will be clear while all others are almost completely muted), but it hardly works.

The film is interesting enough to watch it for its splendid four-screen division, though the plot seems to be muddled and misunderstood as we try to concentrate on one thing at a time. Still, "Time Code" is a movie that will go down in history due to its introduction of a dazzling new technique.

Watch it four times, and it might make sense
Timecode is a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood life - the business, the politics, the jealously, and even the drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll. Salma Hayek plays Rose, an aspiring actress who will do anything to get an audition - even if it means cheating on her jealous lover (Jeanne Tripplehorn) with a male film exec (Stellan Skarsgard).

But I said that Timecode is unique, right? Well, it is. It had no script - just a story, four digital videocams, and a bunch of actors who could improvise their way through 90 minutes of filming. The four cameras shot non-stop - no cuts, just one take. The entire film was shot 15 times - and the final one was released. No editing was required because viewers see the footage from all four cameras - simultaneously. The screen is divided into four quarters, and it's up to the viewer to decide which one to watch. Believe me - it's not exactly an easy task. Though you're often given audio hints (the sound of one quarter will dominate for a while), you'll still keep jumping from quarter to quarter, trying to figure out what's going on - and what you've missed. It's definitely not a movie to watch if you're not completely alert. It is, however, very interesting. And while I wouldn't say that this is one of my favorite movies, it's still an interesting experience. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, it's worth checking out.

If you happen to pick up a copy of the DVD, you'll find all kinds of goodies. The special features include the entire Version 1 of the film (and yes, it really is different) and an audio option that allows you to choose which dialogue you want to listen to. Perhaps, then, if you watch the entire movie four times, you'll be able to make sense of it all...

Clever, but also a bit narcissistic
Whatever. I mean, I appreciate the experimental nature of the film -- the screen split into four separate-but-interlocking screens, each shot in a continuously-running tracking shot, filmed on digital video. The "action" shifts from scene to improvised scene, and gradually we figure out how each of the characters know each other. Still... did the story really have to be set in (yawn) Hollywood? Can't modern filmmakers think of something else to make movies about? Couldn't the actors improv their way through somebody else's life, for once? Regardless, this is one of the better uses of DVD technology I've seen -- they kept the audio tracks intact on each camera's footage, so after you soak up the edited version of the film, you can go back and see (hear, actually...) what they had to work with... Rarely do we get such a clear-cut chance to get into the headspace of the director and editor, so that at least was kind of cool.

brilliant execution, lame story
Timecode is quite simply a well-executed but failed experiment.
The concept is brilliant, but it is not supported at all by a good plot. What we have is basically mindless hipster dross; jet-set stereotypes stabbing each other in the back with their cell phones, and not much else. And yet, I was entertained by the film on a technical level. Certainly worth a look, but I would love to see this idea done again, even by Figgis, with a more engrossing story.

Blah
When I rented this, I was under the impression it was a good movie. Well, I was wrong. True, the four-screen idea is innovative and couldn't have been easy to do, so I'll give Mike Figgis credit for that. In addition, the movie was shot in continuous takes, so the actors involved have proved that they have the chops to pull off something like this. And in case you're wondering if you can follow four stories at once, the volume is usually muted for three of the screens, so it's obvious which one you're really supposed to focus on at any given time. On the minus side, any time actors are given the chance to improvise their dialogue, the viewer learns anew that we really do need screenwriters, and this movie is no exception. Most importantly, this movie doesn't have ANY interestng stories or characters. Movies need those things! So, if you're interested in the techniques Figgis used, by all means check this out. But don't expect to be entertained. ... Read more

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4 1/2 stars: What Women Think About Food
This low budget, thoroughly entertaining look at a group of women gathering for a luncheon party is a rare critique of how women have come to be obsessed with food. Quasi-documentary in form, actresses in this film seems to teeter between acting and reality. Certainly many lines are blurred, and the result is fascinating.

While something of a "chick flick", men will come away from this film with plenty to think about. Whole film is a real conversation-starter, highly amusing and never gets too heavy. Excellent and very unique in subject matter. Amazing how seldom we see people eating and enjoying their food in movies, yet it is such an important part of our lives. Hollywood sense of beauty is blasted between the lines.

Only aspect I objected to was the lack of polish in the production itself. It could have been visually smoother in parts. But Jaglom films always look like this, I suppose. Still a winner.

don't offer these women a cherry pie!
One has to wonder about Henry Jaglom's mother, when he dedicates a film about women suffering from eating disorders to her. This is one of Jaglom's more successful efforts since there is some dramatic conflict amongst the cinema verite talkfest that is his trademark. One might even mistake this film as a documentary with all the to-the-camera discourse. Otherwise his camera is thankfully still, aided by the excuse of a Frenchwoman making a documentary at an exclusively female (and enormously populated) birthday party. Maybe it's a very "L.A." thing but it's shocking how so many beautiful women have food issues, and the association they make with food and sex, and food and love, makes for a compelling (for Jaglom) social study. He begins uncertainly, as the women gather. Jaglom gets a little carried away with cross-cutting, and there is a definite lesbian subtext which turns out to be misleading. But as the film develops our initial judgment of the women presented, as shallow and stupid gives way to depths of feeling and marvel at the openness and emotional accessibility of the female species. As the eldest of the group and the mother of Helene (Lisa Richards), who resides in the house where the celebrations occur, Frances Bergen represents the voice of reason and the sounding board for the confessions. Jaglom cleverly maintains our empathy for her, aided by Bergen's wonderful naturalness, even when her reaction to news of an infidelity defines the survival strategies of women of her generation. In spite of the heaviness of the subject, there is much humour to be found, partly from the women's own insight into their behaviour, and also from the idea of having Helene seek out the mistress under the guise of mingling. Richards' performance improves considerably after she stops pecking. As her predatory best friend, Gwen Welles adds some amusing spite to the proceedings. Her demonstration of the use of a present of anger-releasing padded poles gets a big laugh. It's no surprise to learn of Welles' bulimia since she looks anorexic, and she is about the only one who doesn't seem to think they are "fat". When the birthday cake is cut, no-one wants to eat it. Since the cast is so large some actors get lost in the mosaic, but mention should be made of Toni Basil in Carmen Miranda get-up as an actress quitting her agent ("If Michael Jackson can fire his father ..."); Aloma Ichinose who has a great riff about smoking; and Mary Crosby looking like a fawn and being very I-shot-JR in a bathroom confrontation. I particularly liked the line "I'm looking for a man who can excite me as much as a baked potato".

Offbeat look at women and their eating habits
This movie is hilarious and sad at the same time. Henry Jaglom assembled an enormous cast of recognizable but mostly unknown actresses in this examination of Southern California women and their eating habits. There are three sympathetic characters in this film: (1) the lovely French protagonist played by Nelly Alard, who has come to Los Angeles to do a documentary on eating, finding perfect fodder in the many attendees of a party thrown to celebrate the birthdays of three different women; (2) the mother of the birthday girl whose home is the setting for this potentially disastrous gathering (played with aplomb by Candice Bergen's own mother); and (3) Mary Crosby who is refreshing as the kind and balanced best friend of the birthday girl/host. Everyone else seems to be out-of-her-mind neurotic when it comes to food. I watched this movie in total fascination because I personally don't know any women like these but know who they are (that makes no sense unless you've seen this film). Dare I say it - most of these women are snotty, superficial and whiny, but totally representative of a certain type of woman indigenous to wealth and So Cal. Just view it and you'll see what I mean. We discover everyone's passionate responses to food through the eyes of the film maker, as she interviews each woman throughout the long afternoon. One of the funniest and most definitive scenes in EATING shows three birthday cakes on the table, and one bedeviled slice being passed around as all the women refuse it. The humor in EATING is in recognizing the eating habits/problems that so many women will be able to relate to. It is also the saddest thing about this movie. That, and how nasty and self centered most of these women are. Although there are no men in this film, I recommend anyone, male or female, watch it. Short of a documentary (and I've never seen one on this subject), this film is curious, funny and educational. Jaglom presents a huge cast whose characters are so engaging, you don't seem to lose track of or interest in them. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Boring boring boring Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
No original ideas and movie full of characters you never care about and you pray you never get stuck inside elevator with them because they bore you to death. I struggle to stay awake during this one.

This movie is almost good if you are a Maachen Amick fan.
I'm a Maachen Amick fan, so I'm always anxious to see any movie she's in. This one however, isn't very good. The storyline is predictable and boring. I didn't really care what happened to anyone. But if you're a Maachen fan also, I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing her.

Cute and don't take much thinking :)
I liked this movie a lot! It's a bit lovey-dovey so I'd recommend it to people who're into that but overall it's a really nice film. All the characters are cool, it's just a pity that Beth Brodericks role is so small cause it's terrific! If you liked movies like Pretty Woman, Clueless and watch Friends, you may like this one too :) ... Read more

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So bad it was EXCELLENT...
If you love to watch trashy B-movies, then this is one for you. Sometimes I enjoy a "good" bad movie than an Academy Award winning film. This movie has it all--delightfully bad acting, a cheesey, yet fun, plot, and those cheap special effects we all know and love. Get this one only if you like to collect movies that are so bad they are good.

A funny sexy,light-hearted flick
If you like a evening of mindless entertainment, why not give this movie a try! Liane Curtis is possessed by the devil at a teenage birthday party,and that's where the fun begins..her character, Maggie, is a shy, backward geek who suddenly transforms into a luscious babe with devilish habits both socially and sexually...as she literally "sucks" the life of the male party goers,she is also being chased by a fellow named "Chaser" who fell in love with her in a previous existence (the 1930's)...the one liners and scenarios are hilarious! Don't get serious..sit back and enjoy a funny, sexy interlude!

Ultimate Cheeze
This is one of the best cheesy 80's movies ever! It's so funny. It's worth the special effects alone. A must see!

THE WORST MOVIE I EVER SAW!
Pathetic. I can't write anymore. ... Read more

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So bad it was EXCELLENT...
If you love to watch trashy B-movies, then this is one for you. Sometimes I enjoy a "good" bad movie than an Academy Award winning film. This movie has it all--delightfully bad acting, a cheesey, yet fun, plot, and those cheap special effects we all know and love. Get this one only if you like to collect movies that are so bad they are good.

A funny sexy,light-hearted flick
If you like a evening of mindless entertainment, why not give this movie a try! Liane Curtis is possessed by the devil at a teenage birthday party,and that's where the fun begins..her character, Maggie, is a shy, backward geek who suddenly transforms into a luscious babe with devilish habits both socially and sexually...as she literally "sucks" the life of the male party goers,she is also being chased by a fellow named "Chaser" who fell in love with her in a previous existence (the 1930's)...the one liners and scenarios are hilarious! Don't get serious..sit back and enjoy a funny, sexy interlude!

Ultimate Cheeze
This is one of the best cheesy 80's movies ever! It's so funny. It's worth the special effects alone. A must see!

THE WORST MOVIE I EVER SAW!
Pathetic. I can't write anymore. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Loved it enough to buy another copy!
I bought this movie years ago when I did a search and found out David Duchovny (Mulder from X-Files) was in it. It shouldn't spoil the plot to tell you a big part of the movie involves a long phone conversation with "Julia" (an actress I hadn't seen before and haven't seen after) and Duchovny's character. This is not Mulder. He was adorable, funny, charming, and he made the movie for me. Daphna Kastern was good in the role, but not a stand-out. I'm not such a fanatic that I love all Duchovny movies, so believe me when I tell you this is a winner. I lost my original copy and am buying it again, which should tell you something. If I had to categorize it, it's probably in the romantic comedy genre. I subtracted one star in case you're not a Duchovny fan. If you are, though, you must get this! thanks, adrian

rainy day movie
this is mostly a story of a young girl who is confused about life and relationships. trying to find the perfect one--if there is one. the acting could be better and kind of boring in some spots--the phone scenes tend to drag on a little too long--- but still it is a good rainy-day movie. and a great one to see a young, charming david duchovny

a very unusual but fascinating small film
it's too bad this video is currently out of print; it's an interesting look at some quirky characters with dysfunctional relationships and lifestyles. AND it's an absolute must-see for admirers of David Duchovny! you gotta see him pre-MULDER to appreciate his range potential; i see comedy in his future!

A worthwile film!
The Duchovny factor in this movie is undeniable, yes, but after taking another look I've come to think of this a very good movie. It was very cheaply made, and the the acting is a little uneven, but the story is interesting, and the dialogue is (much of it ad libbed by the actors) funny and even poignant at times, and there is even a message here, of self discovery and independence. So try to look beyond the flaws and enjoy this film! (If you can find it anywhere!)

A well acted simple love story that swims against the tide
The opening scene sets the stage for this movie. A folk song establishes the mood, and David is on the phone wheeling and dealing before it is finished. David and Daphna are on the phone for the first half hour of the movie! This may sound like a risky move for the director, but it builds the characters extremely well. The ending is unforgettable as the last song sends viewers to the rewind button to watch the whole thing one more time. ... Read more

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"Happily Ever After" in a nutshell
Wow - this is the first Henry Jaglom movie that I have seen, but you can bet I'll be seeing more. His interviews with the women and how the movies influenced their perceptions of how relationships "should be" was incredible. In almost every single interview segment, I had a little, "yup, that sounds right" experience. Yes, the romance was wonderful, as was the duality of the Venice, Italy life with the Venice, California life. And I had my own "wouldn't it be wonderful to be floating around on a canal in Venice" point of view. So I was doing exactly what he shows us the movies do! ;) Anyway, a wonderful film, I plan to buy it, and replay it whenever I feel the urge to run after that "perfect man who will sweep me away and solve all my problems."

sometimes even self-absorbed dilletantes hit home runs : )
the only other jagfilms i've seen are hamptons & babyfever,neither of which are NEARLY so good. dualities (man/woman,movies/life, italy/l.a. etc.) resonated through this one poetically,accompanied as they were by that exQUISite music which i pray is released someday (both the score and the marshall barer/david colin ross song halfway thru)! a woman i showed this to remarked, "henry's a jerk, but he's a cool jerk." to which i'd add, "his flick may be bull#$@$, but it's marvelous, transporting bull@#$$." btw, v/v's washed-out light & color palette makes it ideal viewing on a sunny winter afternoon :) vt

Jaglom 101
This film allows the first time Jaglom viewer access to some of the director's best work, w/o the guessing usually involved in exporing an artist for the firsts time. A must for anyone serious about film.

the man has the consistency and essence of vomit
I just saw this movie and would only buy the book if 80 million dollars was at stake. I am a woman, an attractive and intelligent woman and I am completely alienated from his "vision". He portrays only the Cathy Guisewite view of womankind and all woman should chase him down and put wasabi on his oily, phony, grotesquely malformed testicles. I have never been so repulsed by another human.I imagine htis review is not suitable in that I did not suffer it in book form but I feel the need to warn the inoccent. ... Read more

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4 1/2 stars: What Women Think About Food
This low budget, thoroughly entertaining look at a group of women gathering for a luncheon party is a rare critique of how women have come to be obsessed with food. Quasi-documentary in form, actresses in this film seems to teeter between acting and reality. Certainly many lines are blurred, and the result is fascinating.

While something of a "chick flick", men will come away from this film with plenty to think about. Whole film is a real conversation-starter, highly amusing and never gets too heavy. Excellent and very unique in subject matter. Amazing how seldom we see people eating and enjoying their food in movies, yet it is such an important part of our lives. Hollywood sense of beauty is blasted between the lines.

Only aspect I objected to was the lack of polish in the production itself. It could have been visually smoother in parts. But Jaglom films always look like this, I suppose. Still a winner.

don't offer these women a cherry pie!
One has to wonder about Henry Jaglom's mother, when he dedicates a film about women suffering from eating disorders to her. This is one of Jaglom's more successful efforts since there is some dramatic conflict amongst the cinema verite talkfest that is his trademark. One might even mistake this film as a documentary with all the to-the-camera discourse. Otherwise his camera is thankfully still, aided by the excuse of a Frenchwoman making a documentary at an exclusively female (and enormously populated) birthday party. Maybe it's a very "L.A." thing but it's shocking how so many beautiful women have food issues, and the association they make with food and sex, and food and love, makes for a compelling (for Jaglom) social study. He begins uncertainly, as the women gather. Jaglom gets a little carried away with cross-cutting, and there is a definite lesbian subtext which turns out to be misleading. But as the film develops our initial judgment of the women presented, as shallow and stupid gives way to depths of feeling and marvel at the openness and emotional accessibility of the female species. As the eldest of the group and the mother of Helene (Lisa Richards), who resides in the house where the celebrations occur, Frances Bergen represents the voice of reason and the sounding board for the confessions. Jaglom cleverly maintains our empathy for her, aided by Bergen's wonderful naturalness, even when her reaction to news of an infidelity defines the survival strategies of women of her generation. In spite of the heaviness of the subject, there is much humour to be found, partly from the women's own insight into their behaviour, and also from the idea of having Helene seek out the mistress under the guise of mingling. Richards' performance improves considerably after she stops pecking. As her predatory best friend, Gwen Welles adds some amusing spite to the proceedings. Her demonstration of the use of a present of anger-releasing padded poles gets a big laugh. It's no surprise to learn of Welles' bulimia since she looks anorexic, and she is about the only one who doesn't seem to think they are "fat". When the birthday cake is cut, no-one wants to eat it. Since the cast is so large some actors get lost in the mosaic, but mention should be made of Toni Basil in Carmen Miranda get-up as an actress quitting her agent ("If Michael Jackson can fire his father ..."); Aloma Ichinose who has a great riff about smoking; and Mary Crosby looking like a fawn and being very I-shot-JR in a bathroom confrontation. I particularly liked the line "I'm looking for a man who can excite me as much as a baked potato".

Offbeat look at women and their eating habits
This movie is hilarious and sad at the same time. Henry Jaglom assembled an enormous cast of recognizable but mostly unknown actresses in this examination of Southern California women and their eating habits. There are three sympathetic characters in this film: (1) the lovely French protagonist played by Nelly Alard, who has come to Los Angeles to do a documentary on eating, finding perfect fodder in the many attendees of a party thrown to celebrate the birthdays of three different women; (2) the mother of the birthday girl whose home is the setting for this potentially disastrous gathering (played with aplomb by Candice Bergen's own mother); and (3) Mary Crosby who is refreshing as the kind and balanced best friend of the birthday girl/host. Everyone else seems to be out-of-her-mind neurotic when it comes to food. I watched this movie in total fascination because I personally don't know any women like these but know who they are (that makes no sense unless you've seen this film). Dare I say it - most of these women are snotty, superficial and whiny, but totally representative of a certain type of woman indigenous to wealth and So Cal. Just view it and you'll see what I mean. We discover everyone's passionate responses to food through the eyes of the film maker, as she interviews each woman throughout the long afternoon. One of the funniest and most definitive scenes in EATING shows three birthday cakes on the table, and one bedeviled slice being passed around as all the women refuse it. The humor in EATING is in recognizing the eating habits/problems that so many women will be able to relate to. It is also the saddest thing about this movie. That, and how nasty and self centered most of these women are. Although there are no men in this film, I recommend anyone, male or female, watch it. Short of a documentary (and I've never seen one on this subject), this film is curious, funny and educational. Jaglom presents a huge cast whose characters are so engaging, you don't seem to lose track of or interest in them. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Loved it enough to buy another copy!
I bought this movie years ago when I did a search and found out David Duchovny (Mulder from X-Files) was in it. It shouldn't spoil the plot to tell you a big part of the movie involves a long phone conversation with "Julia" (an actress I hadn't seen before and haven't seen after) and Duchovny's character. This is not Mulder. He was adorable, funny, charming, and he made the movie for me. Daphna Kastern was good in the role, but not a stand-out. I'm not such a fanatic that I love all Duchovny movies, so believe me when I tell you this is a winner. I lost my original copy and am buying it again, which should tell you something. If I had to categorize it, it's probably in the romantic comedy genre. I subtracted one star in case you're not a Duchovny fan. If you are, though, you must get this! thanks, adrian

rainy day movie
this is mostly a story of a young girl who is confused about life and relationships. trying to find the perfect one--if there is one. the acting could be better and kind of boring in some spots--the phone scenes tend to drag on a little too long--- but still it is a good rainy-day movie. and a great one to see a young, charming david duchovny

a very unusual but fascinating small film
it's too bad this video is currently out of print; it's an interesting look at some quirky characters with dysfunctional relationships and lifestyles. AND it's an absolute must-see for admirers of David Duchovny! you gotta see him pre-MULDER to appreciate his range potential; i see comedy in his future!

A worthwile film!
The Duchovny factor in this movie is undeniable, yes, but after taking another look I've come to think of this a very good movie. It was very cheaply made, and the the acting is a little uneven, but the story is interesting, and the dialogue is (much of it ad libbed by the actors) funny and even poignant at times, and there is even a message here, of self discovery and independence. So try to look beyond the flaws and enjoy this film! (If you can find it anywhere!)

A well acted simple love story that swims against the tide
The opening scene sets the stage for this movie. A folk song establishes the mood, and David is on the phone wheeling and dealing before it is finished. David and Daphna are on the phone for the first half hour of the movie! This may sound like a risky move for the director, but it builds the characters extremely well. The ending is unforgettable as the last song sends viewers to the rewind button to watch the whole thing one more time. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

So bad it was EXCELLENT...
If you love to watch trashy B-movies, then this is one for you. Sometimes I enjoy a "good" bad movie than an Academy Award winning film. This movie has it all--delightfully bad acting, a cheesey, yet fun, plot, and those cheap special effects we all know and love. Get this one only if you like to collect movies that are so bad they are good.

A funny sexy,light-hearted flick
If you like a evening of mindless entertainment, why not give this movie a try! Liane Curtis is possessed by the devil at a teenage birthday party,and that's where the fun begins..her character, Maggie, is a shy, backward geek who suddenly transforms into a luscious babe with devilish habits both socially and sexually...as she literally "sucks" the life of the male party goers,she is also being chased by a fellow named "Chaser" who fell in love with her in a previous existence (the 1930's)...the one liners and scenarios are hilarious! Don't get serious..sit back and enjoy a funny, sexy interlude!

Ultimate Cheeze
This is one of the best cheesy 80's movies ever! It's so funny. It's worth the special effects alone. A must see!

THE WORST MOVIE I EVER SAW!
Pathetic. I can't write anymore. ... Read more