Reviews (18)

Its better then Odin... but...
Well ok..

I am sure the book was fascinating.
I was not entertained by this movie at all.
But it could have been alot worse.

For the late 1980s the animation is bad.

I'll be honest. What this movie needs is a remake.
With up to date animation like Titan AE or somthing.

That is all it really needs.
The animation is quite boring,and well all around its boring.

Its excitement failed to grab me.

Its Wonderful a Treat for the Mind
The movie had great animation,wonderful creatures ,And great hope for the future of Its planet.

Great story. Too bad for the 80s "ultra-bad" art.
Don't take that as a slap in the face to the movie. I thought the film was great, and the story was really, well, for lack of a better term, 'awesome'. The entire paradox issue, and the fantastic storytelling (come on, it's Asimov for gods sake) can make one completely overlook the bad 80's American animation. Can someone find the artist for "Heavy Metal" and arrest them? thanks.

Anyway, one of the reviewers mentioned "If you can stand this crappy animation for more than 5 minutes...". Someone is obviously only interested in flashy graphics. It's about the story there, shecky.. the STORY. While I agree that the art is not exactly Akira, or Ghost in the Shell, it really beats the snot out of stuff like the old Lord of the Rings movies... (that Balrog... THE HORROR!!).

If you like movies that require you to think about the story to understand it, then this is the movie for you, if you like movies that are only eye candy, this is NOT the movie for you. This movie makes me think of Donnie Darko. I'm gonna go watch it now.

Air Heads
Where to begin...

First off i'd like to say that this movie sucks.
If you can stand watching its mindblowing crappy animation for more then five minutes, then you are awarded with even worse animation.

The plot is so uninteresting you start to wish the movie will end so you can go do somthing worth your time.

And despite it is another book to movie conversion which helps explain its crappiness.

Not only was it made in a country such as 'France' but it was also made in 1988.

A year after the god awesome Akira which STILL surpasses all animation.
Whats their excuse? No duh , it was made in france so go figure.

This movie sucks.

Not your usual 'animation'
Light Years (I never understood the US title), or 'Gandahr' as it's called out of the US is not your usual run-of-the-mill animation. The animation is good for it's time and has a unique style that is dissimilar from the usual animation types of the time (Disney, Rankin & Bass, and Anime).

Gandahr is more of a 'thinking' animation. I'll admit I didn't understand a lot of what went on in the movie until I watched it again as an adult. There are action scenes, but they are toned down by the fact the enemies are robots. If you're looking for beat-em-up knock-em-down action, this isn't the film for you. If you want something that makes you think, this is right up your alley.

I would note, for parents' sake, this movie does contain mild nudity, although it is tastefully done and does not detract from the film itself. There are some creepy sequences, but it's not your usual bloody-gorey animation you see these days.

Overall, I still really like this film. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Its better then Odin... but...
Well ok..

I am sure the book was fascinating.
I was not entertained by this movie at all.
But it could have been alot worse.

For the late 1980s the animation is bad.

I'll be honest. What this movie needs is a remake.
With up to date animation like Titan AE or somthing.

That is all it really needs.
The animation is quite boring,and well all around its boring.

Its excitement failed to grab me.

Its Wonderful a Treat for the Mind
The movie had great animation,wonderful creatures ,And great hope for the future of Its planet.

Great story. Too bad for the 80s "ultra-bad" art.
Don't take that as a slap in the face to the movie. I thought the film was great, and the story was really, well, for lack of a better term, 'awesome'. The entire paradox issue, and the fantastic storytelling (come on, it's Asimov for gods sake) can make one completely overlook the bad 80's American animation. Can someone find the artist for "Heavy Metal" and arrest them? thanks.

Anyway, one of the reviewers mentioned "If you can stand this crappy animation for more than 5 minutes...". Someone is obviously only interested in flashy graphics. It's about the story there, shecky.. the STORY. While I agree that the art is not exactly Akira, or Ghost in the Shell, it really beats the snot out of stuff like the old Lord of the Rings movies... (that Balrog... THE HORROR!!).

If you like movies that require you to think about the story to understand it, then this is the movie for you, if you like movies that are only eye candy, this is NOT the movie for you. This movie makes me think of Donnie Darko. I'm gonna go watch it now.

Air Heads
Where to begin...

First off i'd like to say that this movie sucks.
If you can stand watching its mindblowing crappy animation for more then five minutes, then you are awarded with even worse animation.

The plot is so uninteresting you start to wish the movie will end so you can go do somthing worth your time.

And despite it is another book to movie conversion which helps explain its crappiness.

Not only was it made in a country such as 'France' but it was also made in 1988.

A year after the god awesome Akira which STILL surpasses all animation.
Whats their excuse? No duh , it was made in france so go figure.

This movie sucks.

Not your usual 'animation'
Light Years (I never understood the US title), or 'Gandahr' as it's called out of the US is not your usual run-of-the-mill animation. The animation is good for it's time and has a unique style that is dissimilar from the usual animation types of the time (Disney, Rankin & Bass, and Anime).

Gandahr is more of a 'thinking' animation. I'll admit I didn't understand a lot of what went on in the movie until I watched it again as an adult. There are action scenes, but they are toned down by the fact the enemies are robots. If you're looking for beat-em-up knock-em-down action, this isn't the film for you. If you want something that makes you think, this is right up your alley.

I would note, for parents' sake, this movie does contain mild nudity, although it is tastefully done and does not detract from the film itself. There are some creepy sequences, but it's not your usual bloody-gorey animation you see these days.

Overall, I still really like this film. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Its better then Odin... but...
Well ok..

I am sure the book was fascinating.
I was not entertained by this movie at all.
But it could have been alot worse.

For the late 1980s the animation is bad.

I'll be honest. What this movie needs is a remake.
With up to date animation like Titan AE or somthing.

That is all it really needs.
The animation is quite boring,and well all around its boring.

Its excitement failed to grab me.

Its Wonderful a Treat for the Mind
The movie had great animation,wonderful creatures ,And great hope for the future of Its planet.

Great story. Too bad for the 80s "ultra-bad" art.
Don't take that as a slap in the face to the movie. I thought the film was great, and the story was really, well, for lack of a better term, 'awesome'. The entire paradox issue, and the fantastic storytelling (come on, it's Asimov for gods sake) can make one completely overlook the bad 80's American animation. Can someone find the artist for "Heavy Metal" and arrest them? thanks.

Anyway, one of the reviewers mentioned "If you can stand this crappy animation for more than 5 minutes...". Someone is obviously only interested in flashy graphics. It's about the story there, shecky.. the STORY. While I agree that the art is not exactly Akira, or Ghost in the Shell, it really beats the snot out of stuff like the old Lord of the Rings movies... (that Balrog... THE HORROR!!).

If you like movies that require you to think about the story to understand it, then this is the movie for you, if you like movies that are only eye candy, this is NOT the movie for you. This movie makes me think of Donnie Darko. I'm gonna go watch it now.

Air Heads
Where to begin...

First off i'd like to say that this movie sucks.
If you can stand watching its mindblowing crappy animation for more then five minutes, then you are awarded with even worse animation.

The plot is so uninteresting you start to wish the movie will end so you can go do somthing worth your time.

And despite it is another book to movie conversion which helps explain its crappiness.

Not only was it made in a country such as 'France' but it was also made in 1988.

A year after the god awesome Akira which STILL surpasses all animation.
Whats their excuse? No duh , it was made in france so go figure.

This movie sucks.

Not your usual 'animation'
Light Years (I never understood the US title), or 'Gandahr' as it's called out of the US is not your usual run-of-the-mill animation. The animation is good for it's time and has a unique style that is dissimilar from the usual animation types of the time (Disney, Rankin & Bass, and Anime).

Gandahr is more of a 'thinking' animation. I'll admit I didn't understand a lot of what went on in the movie until I watched it again as an adult. There are action scenes, but they are toned down by the fact the enemies are robots. If you're looking for beat-em-up knock-em-down action, this isn't the film for you. If you want something that makes you think, this is right up your alley.

I would note, for parents' sake, this movie does contain mild nudity, although it is tastefully done and does not detract from the film itself. There are some creepy sequences, but it's not your usual bloody-gorey animation you see these days.

Overall, I still really like this film. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Its better then Odin... but...
Well ok..

I am sure the book was fascinating.
I was not entertained by this movie at all.
But it could have been alot worse.

For the late 1980s the animation is bad.

I'll be honest. What this movie needs is a remake.
With up to date animation like Titan AE or somthing.

That is all it really needs.
The animation is quite boring,and well all around its boring.

Its excitement failed to grab me.

Its Wonderful a Treat for the Mind
The movie had great animation,wonderful creatures ,And great hope for the future of Its planet.

Great story. Too bad for the 80s "ultra-bad" art.
Don't take that as a slap in the face to the movie. I thought the film was great, and the story was really, well, for lack of a better term, 'awesome'. The entire paradox issue, and the fantastic storytelling (come on, it's Asimov for gods sake) can make one completely overlook the bad 80's American animation. Can someone find the artist for "Heavy Metal" and arrest them? thanks.

Anyway, one of the reviewers mentioned "If you can stand this crappy animation for more than 5 minutes...". Someone is obviously only interested in flashy graphics. It's about the story there, shecky.. the STORY. While I agree that the art is not exactly Akira, or Ghost in the Shell, it really beats the snot out of stuff like the old Lord of the Rings movies... (that Balrog... THE HORROR!!).

If you like movies that require you to think about the story to understand it, then this is the movie for you, if you like movies that are only eye candy, this is NOT the movie for you. This movie makes me think of Donnie Darko. I'm gonna go watch it now.

Air Heads
Where to begin...

First off i'd like to say that this movie sucks.
If you can stand watching its mindblowing crappy animation for more then five minutes, then you are awarded with even worse animation.

The plot is so uninteresting you start to wish the movie will end so you can go do somthing worth your time.

And despite it is another book to movie conversion which helps explain its crappiness.

Not only was it made in a country such as 'France' but it was also made in 1988.

A year after the god awesome Akira which STILL surpasses all animation.
Whats their excuse? No duh , it was made in france so go figure.

This movie sucks.

Not your usual 'animation'
Light Years (I never understood the US title), or 'Gandahr' as it's called out of the US is not your usual run-of-the-mill animation. The animation is good for it's time and has a unique style that is dissimilar from the usual animation types of the time (Disney, Rankin & Bass, and Anime).

Gandahr is more of a 'thinking' animation. I'll admit I didn't understand a lot of what went on in the movie until I watched it again as an adult. There are action scenes, but they are toned down by the fact the enemies are robots. If you're looking for beat-em-up knock-em-down action, this isn't the film for you. If you want something that makes you think, this is right up your alley.

I would note, for parents' sake, this movie does contain mild nudity, although it is tastefully done and does not detract from the film itself. There are some creepy sequences, but it's not your usual bloody-gorey animation you see these days.

Overall, I still really like this film. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Marketing tricks
Well, it's always a pleasure watching Marisa Tomei and I'm not the only one who thinks so. So when you want to sell a DVD you put her on the cover of the box, without mentioning ofcourse that she has only a tiny supporting role in this movie, like 6 minutes of exposure. So I bought it, watched the movie and was very much dissappointed. This is a movie of below-average quality, only suitable for 16-year-olds that have an evening off and don't know what to do with themselves. Too bad.....

WOW!
What a fun movie with outstanding music! While it IS an 80s movie, I think you will find a slightly more tolerable rating on your Eighties-Cheese-O-Meter.

The first time I saw PLAYING FOR KEEPS was in a dark and dirty movie theater in Queens, New York. It was the 80s and I was a rebellious teen who judged every movie by its references to Michael Jackson, Cindy Lauper and break dancing. Now that my brain is no longer infected by the "80s-Lack-of-Common-Sense-and-Good-Taste" Virus, I like the movie. in fact, I like it a lot. Now I understand that the producers were poking fun at 80s mentality I held in such high regard.

If I had to pick a fault it would be the slowness in the middle of the film, but the rest of the movie makes up for it. Also, I wish the set designer threw away his 80s color wheel when he designed the set for the final, climactic, party sequence.

Overall, Playing for Keeps is a fun movie with great music and a very sexy Marisa Tomei. If you want to have a good time and listen to some great music I recommend purchasing Playing for Keeps and adding it to your library.

I wouldn't be surprised if this movie became a cult classic.

inspirational flick
i cant believe this movie is 17 years old i dont know why i like this movie so much i dont really remenber it back in 1986 but all i know is it has a place in my heart good now good news its gonna have new life on dvd shocking cant wait release date aug the 12

best 80s movie ever made
my first time seeing this movie was in 1995 i was in love with it its one of those movies you gotta love i like the part when they was selling the candy boy it was something else this was the best teen movie of 1986 it was a different world then we didint have as many crimes matthew penn was very good to bad daniel jordano career didnt go much farther like i say when i watch this movie i get chills in my body i wish i could go back to 1986 when this movie was made i dont care you cant say a bad thing about this movie because its the bomb very hard to find

Haven't seen it yet
I actually haven't seen it year but I'm getting it b/c it was filmed in my hometown. Very curious to see what I recognize. My boyfriend who has seen it tens of times says it is a classic movie from the 80s with a great soundtrack and he's a movie encyclopedia! ... Read more