Flwyd Reviews

The Valley (Obscured by Clouds) (1972)

A meandering movie about slowly approaching paradise.

[5/10 · 22 July 2000]

This movie belongs to a class of movies, obscured by time, which are more portraits than stories. They seem to be made by people without any particular cinematic talent, just a desire to put free love on the screen. The Valley portrays a life of free love and tropical travel. The plot, while present, takes its time advancing. Viewers of a good movie feel attached to the characters, hope anxiously that they do or receive what they should. We felt more attached to the bit characters and spent more time hoping that more Pink Floyd music would reach our ears than that the characters would reach the valley. The soundtrack (Obscured By Clouds) is well worth purchasing, though.

Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)

The horror! Please! Make it stop!

[1/10 · 16 July 2000]

Few movies make a room full of people cry, writhing in physical pain.

This is truly a horror movie, for I have a deathly fear of seeing a sequel.

Anyone who sees this movie without the aid of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 deserves a medal for bravery and a reprimand for stupidity.

Ouch.

More (1969)

Don't let the Pink Floyd soundtrack convince you to watch this movie.

[5/10 · 22 April 2000]

Sure, the soundtrack is by Pink Floyd. But it's hardly there. Obviously, a soundtrack shouldn't detract from the film, and Floyd does a very good job of that. But watching this movie to hear Floyd is like watching a Hitchcock film for his cameo. You'd do better to download mp3s of Floyd's live performances of the songs.

Even though indecency is the name of the game for the movie's two hours, it's a decent movie.

American Movie (1999)

The funniest damn documentary you'll ever see.

[10/10 · 20 March 2000]

My companions were astounded to find that this movie was a documentary. It was so funny, it seemed scripted, yet it gives a stirring picture of real life in the indie film life. We felt moved to purchase Coven and wanted to meet Mark and Mike. As college students, this film gave us a much needed glimpse of real life.