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Posted By: mikethademon at 9:59am, January 9, 2009
Best werewolf movie ever made. Great special effects for as old as it is. Must see!
Horror fans always rave about An American Werewolf In London as if it were the only film of its godly kind, alike, and, likewise, matched by nothing other movie. But don't they pretty much say that about every other movie that's even slightly better than average? It would take five pages to sit here and list every movie horror fans say is a "masterpiece", then I watch only to find it's downright average at best. That's the same sad story with An American Werewolf In London.
After you've seen a certain about of movies—genre makes no difference—it's impossible to look over they fact that they're all the same, with maybe a handful that really stand apart. I've personally seen hundreds, if not thousands, of films, and by this point most of them blur together because they're all, basically, the same. Characters all blur together because most of them lack any distinguishing personality whatsoever. That's why I give most of the movies I see low scores. It takes a lot for movies to stand out of the blur, and An American Werewolf In London certainly isn't one of them.
From open to close, An American Werewolf In London follows the same predictable plot as every other monster film. "I'm a werewolf, oh no! I have to kill myself, oh no! An angry mob is after me, oh no!" Though it's arguable that this movie did have a very large impact on the werewolf films to come, and it certainly did, I just don't care. I don't write reviews on cinematic importance; that's for the pretentious clones who wouldn't have their own opinion of a movie if they were forced to. It was typical at best. Ginger Snaps, Dog Solders, and even Underworld all put this to shame and I didn't even really like any of them.
Also, the effects are absolutely horrible, even for the 80s. The werewolves all look like they're made out of plastic with fur taped to their backs. I've literally seen cheap Halloween masks that are more effective and realistic than those worn by the dead in this movie. Whenever I started to get into a cool scene, these effects really killed it.
With that said, I didn't give An American Werewolf In London an even lower score because it tried. Some of the moments were actually funny. The directing/writing was slightly better than average. A few of the plot points were reviled in a way that was slightly original for the genre.
But none of that can save it from being just a typical monster movie and nothing more. It's forgettable. Is it worth a watch? Eh. It doesn't matter either way. Just don't believe the hype this is perfection in the horror-comedy genre, because there are much better horror-comedies out there.
I know werewolf movies are not every ones cup of tea, but how can you not like this. fantastic storyline, great acting, catchy soundtrack, wry humour and brilliant special effects. this is the movie that got Rick baker nominated for a oscar for the special effects and to think it was made back in `81. One of my favourite movies, (now remember, stick to the road, d`ont go on to the moors)!!!!
Posted By: Romerofan123 at 3:29pm, October 28, 2008
I don't see what's so great about this movie. It's not funny, nor is it very long. It has some amazing special effects, but I was expecting something more from a film with this reputation. Still probably the second best werewolf movie out there, since Ginger Snaps kicks this movie's ass in almost every way.
Probably one of if not the best werewolf film to date. I love this movie and I'm not a Werewolf movie fan. I give it 10 full moons out of 10 full moons
Posted By: thedescent08 at 3:00pm, August 26, 2008
