Starman

John Carpenter

1984

An alien comes to Earth and decides to take on the form of a deceased man, because that's definitely inconspicuous. He then kidnaps a grieving widow, forces her to drive him across the country to rendezvous with his spaceship, and along the way they fall in love because nothing says "romance" like Stockholm Syndrome. It's a heartwarming tale of alien abduction, coercion, and interstellar love that will make you question your notions of healthy relationships and extraterrestrial etiquette.

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+ I am pleased to report that Starman is a beautiful and inspiring film that touches the heart and stimulates the mind. Jeff Bridges' portrayal of an alien seeking to understand and connect with humanity is breathtakingly nuanced and empathetic. The film's exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the meaning of existence is both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant. Karen Allen's performance as Bridges' human counterpart is equally captivating, and their love story is a testament to the transformative power of connection and understanding. Overall, Starman is a truly remarkable film that reminds us of the power of compassion, empathy, and the limitless potential of the human spirit.

- While Starman has its moments of heartwarming tenderness, the film ultimately falls short of its potential. Jeff Bridges' portrayal of an alien attempting to understand humanity is intriguing, but the plot is lackluster and the pacing is slow. The love story between Bridges' character and Karen Allen's character lacks depth and feels contrived. Overall, while Starman may have captured the imagination of some, it fails to deliver a truly thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience.

Now some haikus and midjourney art…

Visit from a star

Searing shining down from space

Advanced pacifist

Angel from heaven

Time as individual

Then back to the whole

See my dead boyfriend

Opportunities for bye

Lift the weight of woe

It looks just like us

But does not mean any harm

Power over death

Learn local customs

Eat breathe talk hug kiss goodbye

Try hard not to die

Call Earth primitive

Experience the purpose

Reunion with one

Nine Points of View

The Optimist

A John Carpenter movie for the romantics.

The Mystic

Cherish the time spent with others, for we are all visitors from beyond the void.

The Hyperbolist

Greatest flex of authority by a cryptozoologist somehow hired by the government ever!

The Dualist

Good movie, a cross country road-trip movie with interspecies relations.

The Trickster

If vampires didn’t need blood.

The Skeptic

It’s interesting how he can be all knowing in some senses and totally oblivious in others.

The Rationalist

How do you flip a finger to the man without hurting the MPAA rating? Cigar and symbolism. Love it.

The Empath

My personal feelings, but I think it would be hard to connect and form a romantic bond with an alien inhabiting my dead partner’s body and speaking like a five-year-old.

The Overthinker

A reminder that we are all passengers on spaceship Earth, and are a lot more primitive than we give ourselves credit for.

Estimated Budget - $22,000,000

Estimated Box Office: $28,700,000

The RATIO: 1.30

My

Rating:

6

And the perspective above was…

Idealist

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