Christine (1983)

hyped garbage

Good start, but then it gets ruined

Best movie ever!

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

I like a creative storyline in which the viewer really is not sure what (to expect) will happen next but when the film rolls along we get to see a very interesting and unique film. The characters in this film starting with the dorky Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon) who transforms into a super cool dude strangely just like his beat up old car Christine does.So the new and cool dressed Arnie with his super cool car Christine drive around town with the prettiest girl in school Leigh Cabot, (Alexandra Paul) as his eye candy. As Arnie transforms from the geeky high school kid into Mr. Cool whose only friend seems to be a jock named Dennis Guilder (John Stockwell) Arnie loses touch with his own reality and is blind to the fact that his souped up Christine seems to be possessed with a mind all of its own.My wife Ms. Shullivan is not a fan of horror/science fiction films but even she put her book down as the films content has a little bit of everything for everyone to draw the film goer into. Christine is not only a classic car, but John Carpenter has another classic film on his lofty resume. I give this classic film an 8 out of 10 rating. Vroom Vroooom

It goes without saying movies rarely live up to their novels, but wow this one really strayed farther than a Plymouth can run. I truly wonder if Mr. Carpenter read the book or just the jacket cover. The sad part is all the ingredients were there. The casting was good. Special effects very impressive. Soundtrack memorable. I'll give you one example of how silly this was. One of my favorite characters in the novel Will Darnell, a crafty old dodger, and one of the few smart enough to realize what Christine really is, gets killed in the movie by getting in the driver's seat after just watching the car drive past him and park itself.

Of the many Stephen King film adaptations, Christine is one of my favorites. This is directed by John Carpenter who made many of my favorite movies, including this one. This project was not quite as bleak as his previous film( The Thing), but is really well done and a classic as well in my book. The two lead actors in this film are now directors. Keith Gordon delivered an excellent performance here as leading man Arnie, who goes from nerd to Fonzie like coolness to evil psychopath. His friend Dennis(John Stockwell) is also good here as well and these two actors make their unlikely friendship believable and had great chemistry here. Alexandra Paul was stunning, but also gave an excellent performance here and sold her relationship with Arnie as the hottie with a heart of gold. While this is a movie about a haunted car that turns Arnie, a socially awkward nerd into a 50's greaser maniac. The storytelling, performances and dialogue are very strong and elevate the material far beyond typical slasher fare and other killer car movies. The score is a mix between 50's rock n' roll and Carpenter's signature score which provides great ambiance and helps build suspense. Character actors Robert Prosley, Robert Blossom and Harry Dean Stanton all are highly excellent and delivered memorable performances. Overall, Christine is excellent and John Carpenter did an amazing job making this. Christine is very under rated in my opinion and I can find no problem with this film whatsoever.

Christine is a remarkable classic from the mind of Stephen King about an automobile come to life in this chilling rendition.An outcast named Arnie is getting a ride from his best bud when he finds the rusted up cadillac for sale and decides to buy her at first in protest against his overbearing parents until the spirit of the last owner takes hold.However it bring the beginning into doubt about rather Christine is taking possession or the last owner since the car comes off the assembly line bad to the bone.Arnie takes the car to a repair shop to restore an American original along the way hid personalty changes becoming confident, defiant and jealous of anyone taking interest in his transport. When the car becomes aware if bullies and a new girl in his life it sets out to eliminate them all one by one.John Carpenter shows what he does best with haunting atmosphere, slow build up with frightening pay and special effects.The acting was good with a few exceptions from Buddy Ripkin (John Travolta clone) and Leigh Cabot who was a knockout in the book and seemed homely here.The effects still hold up from Christine healing her manufactured parts on her own like magic and Buddy's blood flattened body. I wish more workers in Hollywood would take the time to perfect a film instead of cashing it in or a paycheck.While it may not he one of the top ten horror films to check out on Halloween night, it is a great honor to but the DVD and let it grow in you over time.