Great Film: Waterworld
Not nearly as bad as everyone says...
"Waterworld" is one of those movies that everyone would rather
passively make fun of rather than take the time to watch. This is
unfortunate, because it really is a good movie. Sure, it's borrowing a
lot from "Mad Max," but it's not like "Mad Max" was original fare to
begin with. It's an interesting take on the genre, with some nice sets
and costumes, a great soundtrack, and the coolest boat to ever appear
on a movie screen. The script has thoughtfully and intricately worked
out a new way of life in a post-apocalyptic world, and the supposed
"plot holes" aren't as big as everyone makes them out to be (OK, we
never really find out why dirt is so important in the future; so what?
Is that enough to ruin the whole movie?).
If anything brings it down, it's Kevin Costner's performance. The
brooding, gloomy hero shtick works, but he's still far too serious for
a movie like this. If he'd had the good sense to be a little more
tongue-in-cheek, it would have helped a LOT. Still, it's not a bad
movie by any means, and I really think all the negativity toward it is
unnecessary. Enough with all the complaining... just sit back and enjoy
it!
8/10 stars.
Cast
- Nord played by Gerard Murphy
- Mariner played by Kevin Costner
- Banker played by Jack Kehler
- Priam played by Zakes Mokae
- Trader played by Lanny Flaherty
- Helen played by Jeanne Tripplehorn
- Drifter played by Chaim Girafi
