[.ca] Mazes and Monsters

Kate, I think I killed somebody!...redux:
This was originally written by me and one other, as craven6 (from the VHS copy): "Those haunting words. One only a young Tom Hanks, with his emotionally cracking voice, could pull off. It's a wonder as to how many varieties of plaid shirt was worn during the 80's as well as the varying sizes of bad hair. I mean really, every scene was getting ready for a hoe down. But, I digress. Hanks, of course would go to greater triumphs (Bachelor Party, The Man with One Red Shoe, The Money Pit) but this was the stick at the beginning of the popsicle my friends. Who else but Hanks could say, "What's a fecalite?" with coviction, or am I quoting the book. Who cares, "brilliant" dialogue nontheless. A young unknown Chris Makepeace (as opposed to the old unknown Chris Makepeace) delivers a performance worthy of praise by extras everywhere. Bravo, Chris, bravo. That being said, he's head and shoulders abouve the rest of the cast, except Hanks, whom he stands at elbow height (at least in this movie). In conclusion, 'Mazes and Monsters' is an enjoyable diversion after a pizza, a few random encounters with some elves and an heated debate as to who is the better captain, Kirk or Picard? Delicious!" And I think that review still holds up today. Yeah, the "crazy" aspect of gaming is bollocks, but as a gamer (for over 20 years mind you) I find this film very entertaining, both because it's low budget, but also strangely captivating, and honestly, although I can only speak for myself, I take no offense whatsoever from the negative aspect it presents of table top rpg's.

In search for the Great Hall:
Yep, first there was "Reefer Madness" (1936) telling of the pitfalls of smoking reefers. Now there is mazes and monsters madness. An undetectable force that you are powerless to resist. Tom Hanks as usual fits comfortably in any role he plays. The theme may be a little dated, but it is still fun to watch and speculate "There but for fortune go I". As you have guest the story is about a role-playing game that gets out of hand. Tom Hanks plays a person that might not be quite stable and the addition of this game feeds his fantasies. This leads to a mysterious disappearance. This is more of a physiological movie than a blood and guts type. Before people say what is real or not, different people will come to this movie from different backgrounds, and go away a little closer.