They Live (1988)
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Rousing, thought-provoking sci-fi actioner
Although director John Carpenter masterminded a number of cinematic gems during the 1980s, They Live is arguably his coolest and most enjoyable effort from the decade. Written by Carpenter himself, it's a delightful sci-fi action romp, bolstered by an astute screenplay which mixes social commentary, exc... read more
Cheesy But Fun
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Film Diary 2020
Favorite Drama Films: 1988-1989 (86 movies items)" Directed by: John Carpenter Produced by: Larry Franco Written by: John Carpenter Based on the short story "Five O'Clock in the Morning" by: Ray Nelson Cinematography: Gary B. Kibbs Edited by: Gib Jaffe and Frank E. Jimenez Music by: John Carpenter and Alan Howarth Distributed by: Universal Pictures"
Favorite Action Films: 1988-1989 (41 movies items)" Directed by: John Carpenter Produced by: Larry Franco Written by: John Carpenter Based on the short story "Five O'Clock in the Morning" by: Ray Nelson Cinematography: Gary B. Kibbs Edited by: Gib Jaffe and Frank E. Jimenez Music by: John Carpenter and Alan Howarth Distributed by: Universal Pictures"
Anautix' Movie Diary 2018 (163 movies items)"28.10.2018 The message of this movie is still current. my rating: 7,0"
Slant’s 100 Greatest Horror Films – 2018 Edition (100 movies items)"With They Live, John Carpenter took the idea of allegorical horror, acknowledged it, and proceeded to upend all notions of subtlety, casting a professional wrestler in the lead role and turning his villains into human aliens spearheading a worldwide media brainwash. As Roddy Piper roams the streets of Los Angeles, rifle in hand, chewing scenery and bubblegum alike, a one-man wrecking crew on a mission to thwart invasion and open the third eye of a populace too drugged on consumer culture to real"
31 Days of Horror (Halloween) 2018 (31 movies items)" Date: 10/19/2018 Viewed: Blu-Ray Re-watch Note: This movie keeps on better and better with viewing. The story, characters and the social commentary are top notch. This movie may look cheesy when it's not. One of the movie's theme is the more things change, the more they stay the same. This movie is timeless. Highly recommended! "
Film Journal 2013 (98 movies items)" 'They Live' was so cool! Roddy Piper does this amazing job of making us believe he's actually seeing aliens through these sunglasses. He's so non-chalant and natural the whole time. Yeah, the aliens are kind of goofy mask people with bad makeup, but he is so adamant about them being real, you just go along with it. Sure, I'll bite. The way it ended was semi-surprising as well. I'll definitely see this again in the future."
