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Summary: Don't waste your time.
Review: This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The directing was extemely poor and the plot confusing. The "mad scientist" was so over the top that it was a farce. The only saving grace in this whole affair was the acting of Keith Szarabajka (one of the Equalizer's sidekicks!). His role as a janitor who suddenly begins to grow more youthful is well acted. At no time does his performance seem forced or artificial. His contribution is the only reason I forced myself to watch through to the end. For those who are actually looking for a movie with plot, script and direction....my advice is to look elsewhere.
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Summary: Would have Been Five Stars, But.....
Review: This movie was one fun ride. It was so very well done. The acting was so unique, the old man (getting younger) and his wife (who was also in Misery) were so perfect they could never have been better. The Terry chick was so cool, the way she'd pull her gun out to get what she wanted. The general, and the Andrews guy were both great characters, and all the supporting people were fantastic! So, you may ask, why not five stars? Why have I lowered it from great to really good? Well, the ending. Everyone who's seen the movie remembers the ending. It's horrible! I've read about how different this is on TV, and the ending on the video and DVD is horribly quick and hazy, so very unsatisfactory that people may develop a knee-jerk reaction and go bash this movie. Don't. Aside from the horrid (and I mean HORRID) ending, the movie is a five star expierience. I was riveted in my seat, unable to leave my television set, it was that good! I got this for Christmas in a Stephen King 5 Pack Collection (The Golden Years, Thinner, The langoliers, The Stand, Cujo), and loved it.
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Summary: I love Stephen King but.....
Review: This was not one of his best works, this movie has so much repetitiveness and an exteamly slow story, it did not have to be as long as it was which is too bad this story could have had a lot of potential. If you looking for a good Stephen King TV movie try The Stand, Storm of the Century, It or even The Langoliers those are so much better and far more superior than the Golden Years.
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Summary: Stephen King's Golden Years
Review: Well, King has strayed from his usual horror story genre to produce a little bit of TV mini-series heaven. Set in upstate New York, "Golden Years" is based around 70 year old Harlan Williams, a janitor working for a top secret government plant. He is accidently caught in an explosion from one of the labs where mad scientist Dr Todhunter was conducting 'regeneration' experiments. Over time, Harlan begins to notice sudden changes in his body. Brown hairs begin to reappear in the place of grey ones, his skin becomes softer, his eyes don't need glasses anymore! He begins to get younger. The accident causes some concern in the government, so the spooks are soon on the scene. Witnesses to what is happening to Harlan begin to disappear after the arrival of government agent Jude Andrews. The heads of the plant, Terri Spann and General Lewis Crewes, grow suspicious of the intentions of the people they have been working for and decide to get to the old man and his wife before the spooks do. A race across the states begins, Harlan and his wife flee for their lives while coping with the effects of his reverse ageing. This is a great little story, and had it not been rushed to an ending, it may have become a King classic. The original ending to the series finished on a cliff-hanger where Jude Andrews and his henchmen may have actually caught Harlan. It ended with the tag-line 'To Be Continued...' But the TV network was disappointed with viewing figures, so a new ending was shot, providing closure for this quite inventive story. The concept is great, the characters are brilliant (especially the play-off between old enemies Jude Andrews and Terri Spann as she manages to be one step ahead of him every time), it is just a shame that the final scene was so rushed. For die-hard sci-fi and King fans, it's definately worth a look.
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Summary: Stephen King's Golden Years
Review: Well, King has strayed from his usual horror story genre to produce a little bit of TV mini-series heaven. Set in upstate New York, "Golden Years" is based around 70 year old Harlan Williams, a janitor working for a top secret government plant. He is accidently caught in an explosion from one of the labs where mad scientist Dr Todhunter was conducting 'regeneration' experiments. Over time, Harlan begins to notice sudden changes in his body. Brown hairs begin to reappear in the place of grey ones, his skin becomes softer, his eyes don't need glasses anymore! He begins to get younger. The accident causes some concern in the government, so the spooks are soon on the scene. Witnesses to what is happening to Harlan begin to disappear after the arrival of government agent Jude Andrews. The heads of the plant, Terri Spann and General Lewis Crewes, grow suspicious of the intentions of the people they have been working for and decide to get to the old man and his wife before the spooks do. A race across the states begins, Harlan and his wife flee for their lives while coping with the effects of his reverse ageing. This is a great little story, and had it not been rushed to an ending, it may have become a King classic. The original ending to the series finished on a cliff-hanger where Jude Andrews and his henchmen may have actually caught Harlan. It ended with the tag-line 'To Be Continued...' But the TV network was disappointed with viewing figures, so a new ending was shot, providing closure for this quite inventive story. The concept is great, the characters are brilliant (especially the play-off between old enemies Jude Andrews and Terri Spann as she manages to be one step ahead of him every time), it is just a shame that the final scene was so rushed. For die-hard sci-fi and King fans, it's definately worth a look.
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Summary: Golden Years
Review: When I ordered this video it stated on the form that it was Closed Caption. After I received it at my home it was not closed caption. I went back to order another one and all of them also said closed caption. What is up? It does not do much good if you do not know what is being said. Please let me know how to make sure I get one that is Closed Caption
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Summary: The Golden Years
Review: When I ordered this video it stated on the form that it was Closed Caption. After I received it at my home it was not closed caption. I went back to order another one and all of them also said closed caption. What is up? It does not do much good if you do not know what is being said. Please let me know how to make sure I get one that is Closed Caption
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Summary: Stephen King's worst miniseries to date.
Review: When this miniseries first aired, I remember getting lost in the world it created. Upon viewing this new DVD transfer however, I'm confused as to how I could've liked it so much. The story of what would happen if an elderly man was accidentally exposed to some chemicals that made him become younger is very intriguing and full of possibilites. King jumps on those posibilities and can get your mind going, but the execution of them is flawed. I like the languid and reflective pace of the series, but there are too many scenes that don't add to the plot, don't make much sense, or worse, repeat points that have already been covered. I remembered the strongest element of "Golden Years" being the relationship between the elderly couple Halrn and Gina and I find I'm still touched by it today. The actors do such terrific work that I never once questioned the reality of their love and concern for one another. It's refreshing to see an elderly couple that's so 'normal', 'real' and alive. Most of the other preformances though are a bit too over the top to be believable. The mad scienist especially, seems to be making an entirely different film than the rest of the crew! The central relationship and interesting premise are almost enough to make up these flaws, but then we get a rushed, tacked on ending that defies all reason. It's a great dissapointment after investing so much time and caring so much for Harlan and Gina. Don't see "Golden Years" expecting too much and you'll find many things to like about it, but it will never be anyones favorite Stephen King project.
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Summary: Not as good as I remembered
Review: When this miniseries first aired, I remember getting lost in the world it created. Upon viewing this new DVD transfer however, I'm confused as to how I could've liked it so much. The story of what would happen if an elderly man was accidentally exposed to some chemicals that made him become younger is very intriguing and full of possibilites. King jumps on those posibilities and can get your mind going, but the execution of them is flawed. I like the languid and reflective pace of the series, but there are too many scenes that don't add to the plot, don't make much sense, or worse, repeat points that have already been covered. I remembered the strongest element of "Golden Years" being the relationship between the elderly couple Halrn and Gina and I find I'm still touched by it today. The actors do such terrific work that I never once questioned the reality of their love and concern for one another. It's refreshing to see an elderly couple that's so 'normal', 'real' and alive. Most of the other preformances though are a bit too over the top to be believable. The mad scienist especially, seems to be making an entirely different film than the rest of the crew! The central relationship and interesting premise are almost enough to make up these flaws, but then we get a rushed, tacked on ending that defies all reason. It's a great dissapointment after investing so much time and caring so much for Harlan and Gina. Don't see "Golden Years" expecting too much and you'll find many things to like about it, but it will never be anyones favorite Stephen King project.
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Summary: Not golden but not tin either
Review: While this mini-series was not the finest work ever done by Stephen King, it is worth watching. The series also suffers by a change in writers for the finale. The story is quite simple and the biggest suprise is that there are no real suprises. This would be a better purchase as a part of the 5-part Stephen King collector's set (The Stand, The Golden Years, Cujo, The Langoliers and Thinner).
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