STORY – 1DIRECTOR – 1ACTOR – 1MUSIC – 0CULT – 0 VERDICT – 3/5 PROS -1) Two boys (Jim & Will) living next door to each other witness a carnival coming to town led by the ominous Mr. Dark who preys upon unsuspecting tow… | By unclewalker on July 10, 2024 | STORY – 1 DIRECTOR – 1 ACTOR – 1 MUSIC – 0 CULT – 0 VERDICT – 3/5 PROS - 1) Two boys (Jim & Will) living next door to each other witness a carnival coming to town led by the ominous Mr. Dark who preys upon unsuspecting townsfolk by granting wishes, but for a price. They later team up with Mr. Charles Halloway (Will's father) and learn that the Carnival had come to town before and that Charles' father had fought them. 2) A very dark set-up. The characters are gloomy and the though the good people win at the end, the tone is not uplifting. 3) Jonathan Pryce as Mr. Dark is intimidating. CONS - 1) Jason Robards plays the lead although for a better part of the movie it appeared like he was playing a supporting character. QUOTE - Charles Halloway: I, uh, have the honor, sir. Mr. Dark: And have had for many years, I do believe. All that time spent living only through other men's lives. Dreaming only other men's dreams. What a waste. Charles Halloway: Sometimes a man can learn more from other men's dreams than he can from his own. Come visit me, sir, if you wish to improve your education. Mr. Dark: I will, and I may improve yours. | | | | You can also reply to this email to leave a comment. | | | | |
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