On this day all the way back in the year 1979, the good people of New York City were treated to one of the most incredible time travel movies ever -- so far as this reviewer is concerned: Nicholas Meyer wrote (in part) and directed this fabulous story that saw Science Fiction writer H.G. Wells chasing the nefarious Jack the Ripper into what was then present day San Francisco. As fate would have it, the Ripper borrowed Wells' time machine to escape the past, and only Wells himself knew what was necessary to step into tomorrow in an attempt to right the wrongs the dastardly killer no doubt sought to loose upon mankind.
Malcolm McDowell headlined the feature film, and the incredible David Warner filled in the shoes of John Leslie Stevenson (aka Jack). The always wonderful Mary Steenburgen turned in a wonderful performance as Amy Robbins, a bank currency officer who finds herself in between this race against time, all the while possibly serving as the killer's next victim. Part love story and part adventure, it was a dynamic combination, and the film's success is owed to a great script, incredible direction and pacing, and the performances of its key players.
I intend on writing a bit more about the film -- probably a full review -- but I kinda/sorta ran out of time today. What I did instead was I spent a fair amount of time pulling some screencaps off the film in an attempt to commemorate its cinematic birthday. Interested parties can find the collection right here.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
Malcolm McDowell headlined the feature film, and the incredible David Warner filled in the shoes of John Leslie Stevenson (aka Jack). The always wonderful Mary Steenburgen turned in a wonderful performance as Amy Robbins, a bank currency officer who finds herself in between this race against time, all the while possibly serving as the killer's next victim. Part love story and part adventure, it was a dynamic combination, and the film's success is owed to a great script, incredible direction and pacing, and the performances of its key players.
I intend on writing a bit more about the film -- probably a full review -- but I kinda/sorta ran out of time today. What I did instead was I spent a fair amount of time pulling some screencaps off the film in an attempt to commemorate its cinematic birthday. Interested parties can find the collection right here.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
-- EZ
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