Enemy Mine (1985)
Enemy Mine (1985)
DVD9 | VIDEO_TS | NTSC 16:9 | Cover + DVD Scan | 01:47:58 | 7,42 Gb
Audio: English AC3 3.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps; French AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English, Spanish
Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
DVD9 | VIDEO_TS | NTSC 16:9 | Cover + DVD Scan | 01:47:58 | 7,42 Gb
Audio: English AC3 3.1/2.0 @ 448/192 Kbps; French AC3 2.0 @ 192 Kbps | Subs: English, Spanish
Genre: Sci-fi, Action, Adventure
Love means never having to say that you're ugly in the extravagant fantasy film Enemy Mine. Earthling Dennis Quaid is Davidge, one of many space warriors engaged in a bloody extraterrestrial battle against the Draconians. Crash-landing on a faraway planet, Davidge is forced into an "up close and personal" with the Drac (Lou Gossett Jr.), a repellant, reptilian creature. Evidently a bivalve, the Drac gives birth to a baby Drac just before expiring. Now a reluctant foster father, Davidge tries to keep himself and the baby alive while the war continues to rage all around them. The special effects (courtesy Industrial Light and Magic) are serviceable if not brilliant, and the acting is okay so far as it goes. What socks over Enemy Mine is Rolf Zehetbauer's awe-inspiring production design and Chris Walas' superb makeup work. Though a favorite on home video, the film deserves to be seen on a wide theatre screen.
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The plot is a simple one of man versus alien and how they relate to one another. Willis Davidge (Dennis Quaid) is an earthling, while Jeriba Shigan (Lou Gossett Jr.) is a Drac. The Dracon race is reptilian in appearance but also have some human characteristics in that they are able to walk and talk. After a fierce battle in space between the humans and Dracs, Davidge's ship crash lands on a barren planet. Unfortunately, his Drac enemy has also crashed on the planet. Davidge, who is enraged at the mere sight of the Drac, plans his demise. The Drac, being smarter then Davidge, outwits him and ends up capturing him as his prisoner.
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The Dracs have been an enemy to the human race for generations and visa versa. Because of the battling between the two races, Davidge and Jerry (a nickname given to Jeriba by Davidge) have come to believe only the worst in each other. It's interesting to watch their relationship develop and how these two very different characters will come to depend on each other for survival on this hostile planet. Not only do they have to overcome their differences in culture but also they will have to contend with the planet elements including meteor showers, creatures, and limited food in the form of vegetation or other creatures that inhabit the planet. To protect themselves from the outside elements, they build a shelter, leaving just the two of them to rely on each other for survival. This is where the film turns into more of a morality-based movie instead of a sci-fi film.
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Davidge and Jerry are the only two characters throughout much of the film so of course the focal point is their relationship and how it develops out of necessity into friendship. They eventually open up enough to start learning about each other's culture, language, and customs. Parts of the film are quite comical especially with their digs at each other and when Davidge teaches Jerry some of the more popular curse words among humans. Their friendship evolves, as does a brotherly love for one another.
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Davidge soon learns that the Dracs are asexual and Jerry is about to give birth to Zammis (Bumper Robinson), a cute little tadpole of an alien. Davidge becomes like an adoptive parent to young Zammis and looks after him like one of his own. But what happens to Jerry after the birth of his child?
Meanwhile, a mining colony takes over part of the planet and Dracs are used as slaves to man the operation. Davidge warns Zammis to never go near the mines because it's not safe. Does Zammis listen to Davidge? Will they survive and eventually be rescued? Will they remember what they have learned and remain friends?
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Although this movie is somewhat predictable, it is certainly an enjoyable film and one that remains a favorite of mine. The strong message they attempt to convey is heard loud and clear with the relationship that develops between these two characters. Gossett and Quaid do a remarkable job portraying these two characters and easily this is one of Quaid's finer performances.
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If you are expecting a 'Star Wars' style film then you will be sorely disappointed because there are not a lot of edge-of-your-seat action scenes or intergalactic battles. There are a few action scenes but for the most part, this is a movie about two cultures that come together in a time of need and how that relationship develops.
This film is a perfect selection for a Sunday afternoon or any time you are in the mood for a flick that will make you both laugh and cry.
Enemy Mine (1985)
Simply a masterpiece, and due primarily to the masterful FX on Lou Gossett and his inspired, magnificent performance. Most sci-fi fans have never heard of this one, but I've found very few who have seen it who weren't impressed.
This film is a perfect example of how totally bankrupt the film awards (every one of them) really are. Gossett should have walked away with Best Actor on this one, hands down, yet I doubt this film garnered even a single nomination.IMDB Reviewer
Enemy Mine (1985)
Special Features:
- Behind The Scenes (Contains 3 Production stills)
- Theatrical trailer
- Bonus trailers for: "Aliens", "Alien Nation", "Independence Day", "The Abyss", and "Zardoz"
Enemy Mine (1985)
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