Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.1 (Tek) 9/26/83; site vice.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!harpo!ulysses!mhuxl!ihnp4!alberta!ubc-vision!uw-beaver!tektronix!tekcad!vice!keithl From: keithl@vice.UUCP (Keith Lofstrom) Newsgroups: net.movies Subject: The Right Stuff - a review Message-ID: <1261@vice.UUCP> Date: Sun, 23-Oct-83 07:09:20 EST Article-I.D.: vice.1261 Posted: Sun Oct 23 07:09:20 1983 Date-Received: Wed, 15-Feb-84 04:06:46 EST Organization: Tektronix, Beaverton OR Lines: 17 It was preview time at a local theater last night: The Right Stuff is a GREAT 2 hour movie. Unfortunately, it's over 3 hours long. On the plus side, there are great flying sequences, skillful use of newsreel footage blended with with shots of the actors, subtle character development, interesting history, etc. A lot of "arty" stuff done well. Where it isn't being "arty", it is technically accurate. Lots of humor, such as Lyndon Johnson having a temper tantrum. You walk out feeling good. On the minus side, some of the sequences are far too long, as if the director wanted to make a point, then emphasize it for the brain damaged. The movie might start out confusing for those who haven't read the book. I strongly recommend the film, but suggest that you go when you're in a patient mood. Don't bring the kids unless they are patient, too. I'm voting for Chuck Yeager in '84;