This believe it or not is my favorite Twilight Zone episode of the show. It's such an simple concept but that's what makes it all the more great. I like the fact this is a story based on Ambrece Bierce which is cool since he's one of my favorite supernatural authors. There is literally next to no dialog but it doesn't need it as it's told though sound and visuals.
Throughout this film we are just in the main character's shoes as we see he is about at the end of his rope, but of course by a miracle or a twist of fate he is able to escape his execution. In a way the whole episode is sort of a chase story as he is constantly on the run while pursued by the army. I remember on the edge of my seat throughout this episode just constantly hoping he would get away.
There are a lot of great moments from the calm moments where he got to enjoy the splendor of nature, the cinematography shots are great as we see the sunlight, leaves, water, along with that John Denver like music playing. It really gives you an appreciation for life and everything it has to offer.
But also there are moments when we see him remember his wife at his home, which makes him all the more sympathetic and constantly hope that he comes back to her because that's where he truly belongs.
And there are moments of suspense and intensity from those gunshots we hear I remember ducking whenever I heard them. Or even the sound of some sort of drumming which sounded as though the army is closing in, I remember almost shouting, "Run!" It really gave the feeling of a world turned against him. It then comes down the final moments which is the big emotional shocker.
As the fifth Doctor once put it, "It's small beautiful moments are what life is all about."; and as an old saying goes "Live life every day as though it could be your last." Rating: 4 stars
Throughout this film we are just in the main character's shoes as we see he is about at the end of his rope, but of course by a miracle or a twist of fate he is able to escape his execution. In a way the whole episode is sort of a chase story as he is constantly on the run while pursued by the army. I remember on the edge of my seat throughout this episode just constantly hoping he would get away.
There are a lot of great moments from the calm moments where he got to enjoy the splendor of nature, the cinematography shots are great as we see the sunlight, leaves, water, along with that John Denver like music playing. It really gives you an appreciation for life and everything it has to offer.
But also there are moments when we see him remember his wife at his home, which makes him all the more sympathetic and constantly hope that he comes back to her because that's where he truly belongs.
And there are moments of suspense and intensity from those gunshots we hear I remember ducking whenever I heard them. Or even the sound of some sort of drumming which sounded as though the army is closing in, I remember almost shouting, "Run!" It really gave the feeling of a world turned against him. It then comes down the final moments which is the big emotional shocker.
As the fifth Doctor once put it, "It's small beautiful moments are what life is all about."; and as an old saying goes "Live life every day as though it could be your last." Rating: 4 stars