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Christine (1983)
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Viewed:
11/07
11/07:
Although John Carpenter is the director, Christine doesn't work for a horror film.
It has a nice, albeit somewhat corny, first half until Arnie, who's played by Keith Gordon, starts going wrong. From there on, the
movie falls apart like wheels coming off a car. Perhaps it's because of John Stockwell, as Arnie's friend, disappearing but
coming back in what's a small amount of screen time. He's the best thing going, thanks to his acting.
The psychological aspect John Carpenter keeps presenting is so obvious that it has become lame over time. While this is
going on, the story isn't bad, but there aren't enough details about the car. During the second half, many
characters drop out like flies after they were shown for a while early on. Arnie is the worst. I can't stand
him, prefering the girl, his friend, or anybody else with the exception of Harry Dean Stanton.
Logic is often punch-holed throughout. Untrained people are capable of running fast at twelve miles per hour maximum for no
more than a minute, that is, if they don't tear their hamstring or achilles. Hence, it's impossible for a car not to overtake them, no matter
how slow it goes. In other words, Christine should've mowed down anyone.
Also, when somebody is hit by a car, it'll be impounded by the police for investigation which will take a while. Therefore,
it's a surprise that Arnie got his car back so quickly. Also, he'll be suspected of Darnell's murder. Anyway, I had been confused whether it
was Arnie driving Christine the whole time or it was the car itself. If it's been the latter, then what's the reason?
If jealousy is the answer, well...I don't get it.
All in all, if Keith Gordon was replaced by somebody else more tolerable, Christine would be a better film.