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Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: No Nukes on October 15, 2003, 08:06:36 AM
EPCOT Center is called Spaceship Earth, BTW.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: MST3K Freak on October 09, 2003, 07:30:08 AM
Anyone have any idea if MST3K did this movie because it sounds like a top contender.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: edraven on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
Classic, all i got to say is classic, i remember seeing this movie when i was younger, and i guess its part of the whole star wars sci fi that hit the big screen in the 70 era.

I gotta see it again to see how well it aged.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: BoyScoutKevin on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
This is, of course, a remake of the British science fiction film from 1936, "Things to Come" w/ Raymond Massey, Ralph Richardson, and Cedric Hardwicke. Which, of course, you will most likely never see reviewed here, as it regarded as being one of the greatest British films of all time.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: TurboClocked on November 07, 2003, 05:55:15 PM
But there was one worthwhile part to this movie. Getting to watch Carol Lynley run around in that tight spandex suit.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: StatCat on January 13, 2004, 12:49:45 AM
Reminds me of a certain Yardbirds song...hmmm...


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: Yannick on November 25, 2006, 04:09:03 PM
THis movie is great expensive to buy on DVD but still i dont regret one bit.

I have been greatly deceived when i saw StarCrash again, has a kid i loved that movie even more then Star Wars.

I have bought Battle Behond The Stars and still love it very much, and when i bought The Shape Of Things To Come i was very happy to see it aged beautifully.

The movie is great and brings back so many good souvenirs. At least Hollywood didnt do all thoses useless remakes all the time and actually took time to make good sci fi movies.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: Flominator on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I've it as a child and have been searching it for years now!

Best regards,

Flo


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: DEW on November 25, 2006, 04:09:49 PM
I just watched it last night, it is bad, Bad BAD. The horrible music, bad sound, the unnecessary foreground elements in a lot of the shots, the plot, the Star Wars rip-off moments, the kids - all these combined in the same movie, unbelievable! Still, I call it unwatchable, skip it. It's like watching a porno movie without the sex. The DVD is over $20 too, this should be in the 3 for $10 bargan bin at most. Thankfully NETFLIX has it if you are still curious.


Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: Cranston on November 25, 2006, 04:10:12 PM
This movie was filmed in and around Toronto. A friend of mine worked on the crew and refused to talk about it other than to say "What a piece of CR*P". The moon base was not Epcot Centre, but a water front park locate on the shores of Lake Ontario called Ontario Place. When I saw this movie you should have heard the groans from the Toronto audience as they recognised the park.

Here's a link to a photo:
http://www.makingwaves-charters.com/Ballon%20shots%20at%20Ontario%20Place%20001.jpg

Truly a turkey of a film that deserves to listed in any list of the worst ever made.


Title: Re: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: mrgb46 on August 14, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
Afraid to say that MST3K didn't do this one,though they should have.The only Jack Palance movie they did were OUTLAW OF GOR and ANGEL'S REVENGE..This one looks really bad..


Title: Re: The Shape of Things to Come
Post by: Pacman000 on January 22, 2019, 12:53:01 PM
This is, of course, a remake of the British science fiction film from 1936, "Things to Come" w/ Raymond Massey, Ralph Richardson, and Cedric Hardwicke. Which, of course, you will most likely never see reviewed here, as it regarded as being one of the greatest British films of all time.


The Bad Movie Report did review the earlier version: http://www.stomptokyo.com/badmoviereport/reviews/T/things2come.html (http://www.stomptokyo.com/badmoviereport/reviews/T/things2come.html)

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A picture that combines these traits is a great grand-daddy of the sci-fi film, Things To Come. Its pedigree is certainly impressive: written by H.G. Wells from his novel; produced by Alexander Korda; directed by William Cameron Menzies. The first is acknowledged as one of the fathers of modern science fiction; the second is rightly known for his epic films, the third, his artistic vision. With a combination like that, you expect something good; I'm pleased to say that expectations are largely met.