tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post2619983180922453377..comments2024-02-21T20:51:54.249+00:00Comments on The Celluloid Highway: The Keep (1983)Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]http://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-70654651601813479342012-02-21T19:30:33.617+00:002012-02-21T19:30:33.617+00:00When we meet up for our next pint or three of Rudd...When we meet up for our next pint or three of Ruddles, I would appreciate if you could bring along that burned copy of The Keep.Feore Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-59383169695765064262012-02-18T13:17:48.482+00:002012-02-18T13:17:48.482+00:00@ Will - Yes, that's one of the best scenes......@ Will - Yes, that's one of the best scenes...especially when they run toward the silver cross in slow motion to the pulsing tones of Tangerine Dream. I'm surprised you haven't read the novel, it's well worth a go.<br /><br />@ Franco - I can't see the present distribution situation of THE KEEP lasting. It has gained something of a cult reputation, and there is increasing Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-32046504979434584582012-02-15T20:13:17.646+00:002012-02-15T20:13:17.646+00:00Shaun great write up! I have also seen this movie ...Shaun great write up! I have also seen this movie many a year ago, and found myself both baffled and intrigued at the time. Although if memory serves I was probably the age of Adrian Mole (First book) when I watched it. I do like some of Michael Mann's other work and find a strong theme of most of his films is his ability to set a good atmosphere and visual tone throughout . The Keep is a Feore Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-74302039765024660532012-02-15T17:57:56.958+00:002012-02-15T17:57:56.958+00:00I haven't seen it in years and couldn't ma...I haven't seen it in years and couldn't make heads or tales of it at the time. The only things I remember about it are the monster and the thick atmosphere. Excellent write up as always Shaun.venoms5https://www.blogger.com/profile/13655919099947763891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-20126829868830845382012-02-14T20:04:12.058+00:002012-02-14T20:04:12.058+00:00I remember seeing this one years ago and liking th...I remember seeing this one years ago and liking the atmosphere and dread. The last moments when they finally get to meet the thing down below where a highlight for me...I'd love to give it a rewatch if it ever makes it to dvd.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-28708440974145249622012-02-14T19:49:52.493+00:002012-02-14T19:49:52.493+00:00Ugh, this movie was a total mess! However I did li...Ugh, this movie was a total mess! However I did like the two soldiers exploring that passageway that led into the vast passageway beneath the castle... I'll still give the Wilson novel a chance someday.Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-10734701779813259452012-02-14T19:26:10.248+00:002012-02-14T19:26:10.248+00:00@ Anonymous - A lot of unrealised potential, I'...@ Anonymous - A lot of unrealised potential, I'd certainly agree with that. One does wonder how the film would've turned out had Mann's initial cut of the film been released. I think it intrigues people because its a notable failure in an otherwise highly acclaimed filmography. I personally agree with you about the films of Mr. Mann, though I do think THIEF represents his best work - Shaun Anderson [The Celluloid Highway]https://www.blogger.com/profile/18066744649878418309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-18292295665552117822012-02-14T16:20:29.095+00:002012-02-14T16:20:29.095+00:00Nice review. Only just found out about this film a...Nice review. Only just found out about this film a few years ago and have managed to track down a decent copy. Just got to finish reading Wilson's book first.<br /><br />Always been a fan of Mann crime thrillers but this sounds like such a leftfield choice.Jack Thursbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101157160144955486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5751360814489146754.post-47859748497160243212012-02-13T19:56:31.665+00:002012-02-13T19:56:31.665+00:00Some films are so maddening because you know what ...Some films are so maddening because you know what brilliant movies they should have been instead of the mediocre movies that they, for some reason, turned out to be. "The Keep" most certainly falls into that catagorie. All the elements were here for something quite superb and yet it just didn`t happen, oddly though i still think its the directors best film (by a long way) because all Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com