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Three O'Clock High (1987)
long live the little guy!
***Possible spoilers*** There aren't too many films that I can watch every time they're on, but this hidden gem is one of them. Much in the same vein as My Bodyguard, Three O'Clock High gives the little guy the upper hand in the end. Anyone who was ever in the predicament that Jerry got himself into knows that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you know that your days might be numbered. Unfortunately, more times than not, the smaller guy ended up on the losing end. This film contains some of the best cinematography in a film of this nature and some of the lines are all too memorable. A must see for anyone going through their teens, Three O'Clock High is an uncomplicated feel good movie that the 80's should be remembered for.
Somewhere in Time (1980)
subpar plot execution, but a decent film otherwise
I will forever remember the first time I saw SIT. Actually the first time, I only watched the last 45 minutes or so. I was young, 13 or so, at the time and my first choice in movies was definitely not any sappy love story. Well, as it turns out, my parents taped it that evening and after they went to bed, I watched the film from the beginning.
I've since realized that while the plot of the film was intriguing, the movie is carried by it's music. John Barry's unforgettable score compliments Sergei Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini perfectly. The latter piece being among the most beautiful concertos ever written.
While Jane Seymour and Chistopher Reeve have good chemistry, the film tends to drag at times. The Grand Hotel setting on Mackinac Island couldn't have been a more perfect spot, and the costume design is quite impressive also. Christopher Plummer gives a memorable performance as William Fawcett Robinson. Somewhere in Time is a good little film for a rainy Sunday afternoon with a loved one, but don't be surprised if you're running out to pick up the soundtrack on Monday. ***1/2 out of 5