Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur in Ben-Hur (1959)
Charlton Heston was one of the leading Hollywood figures of the 1950s and '60s—a movie star back in an era when that term carried more heft than it does now. After starting out in the theater in the '40s, he rose to fame with roles in epic films such as The Ten Commandments and Ben-Hur, the latter earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor. These parts demonstrate his knack for larger-than-life characters.
The story is well-worn , but director George P. Comastos enlivens it with stylish visuals and fittingly intense performances from his cast. Indeed, the dynamic between Russell and Kilmer is a consistent highlight. As a result, the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, one of the most overdone events in Western history, becomes thrilling once again. Tombstone has since become a cult film; Kilmer's performance, in particular, is beloved by many fans.
This is a solid mixture of sci-fi, eco-thriller, and murder mystery. Though melodramatic at times, its vision of the 21st century is a lot more realistic than most sci-fi from its era. Rather than flying cars and lightsabers, Soylent Green shows the viewer an overheated world, ravaged by the greenhouse effect, where homeless masses crowd apartment blocks and food riots are commonplace. Heston is believable as a denizen of this hard-scrabble world.
Anthony Mann assembles hordes of extras and several impressive battle scenes that may be dated now but which would have been topnotch at the time. Some contemporary critics have been a little more lukewarm toward the acting, both from Heston and co-star Sophia Loren, but Martin Scorsese is a huge admirer of the film.
Touch of Evil is widely regarded as one of the great film noirs, boasting an engaging cast, exceptional visual style, and a terrific extended opening sequence. This is Welles's technical wizardry on full blast, with inventive angles and camera moves at every turn. Welles shoots the characters with skill, using the imagery to bolster the story rather than distract from it. This is important, given that the plot is memorably convoluted, laden with dead ends and surprise twists in the best way.
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