The New Barbarians
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• Color
• Dolby
• Widescreen
• NTSC
In Theaters : 1982
DVD Release : 26 October, 2004 |
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A science-fiction story: survival among competing clans for domination
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With the "New Barbarians", released in 1982, Enzo G. Castellari
and cohorts clearly had one primordial objective: to create a
work that would be taken seriously, not an object of ridicule.
This was attained, no matter the technology of the time or the
modest budget on which this work was carried to completion. Not
unlike the small onboard computer on the Space Shuttle from
1970's era CPU's, today's films have a lot more technology and
money thrown at them, influencing the final product. I would
not, however, discount this movie for those 2 reasons alone.
The audience will perhaps show different reactions to this
picture. One, that it is perhaps of foremost interest to 5 to 10
year olds, which is not an impossibility. Another take, is that
it was intended to be innovative, taking to the silver screen, a
science-fiction story.
There is no doubt, that in terms of taking viewers to another
time and space, over a 90 minute dream sequence, the film is
successful. There are a number of pyrotechnic explosions,
stunts, specially designed vehicles, motorcycles, and so on,
that add to the unreal or perhaps surreal atmosphere.
Another analysis is that it is perhaps a psy-op to manipulate
the public's emotions, motives, reasoning and logical processes
to obtain a change in behavior among the audience. This is a
less convincing argument, as it is independently made, and
entertaining.
Here, the story writer breaks down people's lives in the most
rudimentary manner possible, and their realities, to the most
basic aspects and instincts needs. The characters assemble in
gangs, and fight for survival among the competing clans,
fighting against each other for domination, through physical and
violent confrontation. The film also has its softer moments, as
the warriors retreat to their girlfriends and families.
The soundtrack is decent, and no doubt is compatible with the
underlying action sequences. The opening theme seems to be
inspired by Loverboy's "Turn Me Loose" (a bit hit single in
1981, when this movie was in production).
For those who have seen Mad Max, Thunderdome, for example, this
is almost the exact style of movie to expect in this rental,
which is value for the money as seen in a theater. The
widescreen release is a treat. |
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