<![CDATA[VERY IMPORTANT MOVIE for Spielberg]]>Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — 1941

SealedCargo — 2 years ago(May 13, 2023 09:45 AM)

I wrote it in my review, linked below, but what's important about this movie is the fact that Spielberg had previously directed action as part of a thriller, be it from a truck, a shark or space ships…
this movie put him straight into action filmmmaking and in more ways than just the obvious action sequences… the entire movie, though far from perfect, flowed very fast, the camera flowing nicely and fluidly with the dialogue, music numbers and, again, the action sequences involving the airplanes, the ferris wheel, etc…
it's my opinion that this movie is responsible for Raiders of the Lost Ark being so perfect an action adventure…
1941 really got Spielberg moving…
my review:
http://www.cultfilmfreaks.com/2021/11/1941.html
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I love 1941. Well conceived pandemonium that works for the most part. The theatrical cut is the better version as more zippy, yet do agree it needed about another 10 mins trimmed to make it snappier. It relies heavily on visuals for its raison detre which are mighty impressive.
The lead male was athletic and nimble and part of the casting reason. Treat Williams steals the show and Nancy Allen and Robert Stack are just behind him.
Norman! What did you put in my tea?

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