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New Alcatraz
Paleontologist Robert Trenton is called to Northeastern Antarctica near the Indian Ocean to help the FBI build an underground maximum-security military base and prison for the world's most dangerous criminals and terrorists, which is dubbed "New Alcatrax" by the staff. While building the prison, the staff accidentally awaken and unleash a prehistoric Boa Constrictor from its 200 year hibernation.
Release : | 2002 |
Rating : | 3.4 |
Studio : | Unified Film Organization, |
Crew : | Art Direction, Production Design, |
Cast : | Dean Cain Lisa Lackey Mark Sheppard Craig Wasson Grand L. Bush |
Genre : | Horror Action Science Fiction |
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Too many fans seem to be blown away
Excellent, Without a doubt!!
It is both painfully honest and laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.
what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.
A snake in the Antarctic? Whuh? This is what first intrigued me. That and the fact that I had finally gotten around to seeing the Anaconda movies, so why not? But this one is about a Boa, and although I cannot recall the difference off the top of my head, this one was bigger in the fact that it was close to 90' long if I remember correctly. So, clearly this creature is/was a member of the ancient world--that or perhaps some other intriguing possibilities. Hibernating in a hollow rock. Seems it could be possible. Or maybe this movie is speaking on spiritual terms. Why not both? Kind of like alien, it seems interesting albeit deadly things are found in the arctic. But hey, the engineers said not to do what the warden tells them to do and they all die as a result. --why do they call in the researchers though?
I have been thinking hard about films that aren't very good lately, trying to come up with some kind of thesis.I am clear in my mind that this film is better than The Devil's Tomb. I was uncomfortable watching LL Cool J's forehead in that one. No such discomfort with New Alcatraz.We know there are bad films out there, B movies, shelf fillers. Some people prefer such films to Oscar-worthy material. And we're not likely to confuse the one with the other.I don't have sympathy with people who pick up a film likely to be awful, and then complain about it being awful.The approach to bad film is an ironic one. You have to find its qualities through repeated watching. It requires more work from the viewer than a good film which can just be experienced.1) Watch Dean Cain's emotional range when realises that he has lost someone close to him. 2) Consider everything that the two palaeontologists have to say about their science during the course of the film. 3) Admire Craig Wasson's use of the CCTV centre during all the various emergencies. 4) Bear in mind the prisoners from Con Air and then speculate on the nature of the villains in New Alcatraz. 5) Is this the only film to portray a half-decent Chechen? No check out the Russian film, War. 6) The Hall of Pillars is not bad, is it? They don't have that in The Devil's Tomb.
This movie is non-stop B quality action. One of the least likely plots in the world, some of the most unrealistic special effects ever and a script that probably doesn't exist, I think the director realized the caliber of acting talent he had at his disposal and let them adlib the lot. Best bits are when the security guard acts like he has had no gun training as he fires his shotgun aimlessly (good pun). Also when dean cains missus runs off and he shouts her name about 7 times in a row. JESSICA, JESSICA JESSICA. I do love this film, but only cos its really bad. Dean Cain to play bond!!!!! Oh and the ending is ridiculous!!!!! Cold blooded snake that isn't bothered it's in antarctic conditions!!!!! Likely.
Poor film even by made for TV standards. Mediocre acting, lousy effects and ludicrous plot. Give to a friend that you don't like as a gift. Another losing cinematic adventure for Dean Cain. Don't waste your time watching it, thinking that it will get better as it goes.