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