Free Day: Star Odyssey

 Decided to make today my first Free Day. The film randomly chosen for today is Star Odyssey, a Sci-fi film from 1979. If I had to guess, I'd say it's an Italian film due to all the actor's names. It's about U.F.O.'s coming to earth and enslaving humans.

 I stopped writing for a moment to look up some information about the film, only to find out it's commonly known as Italian Star Wars. So, now I'm twice as excited. Going to get around to watching it a little later tonight.

IMDb: Star Odyssey

 Review: Just finished watching Star Odyssey and it definitely lives up to it's title of, "Italian Star Wars". It's pretty much just like Star Wars, minus the decent sets, decent acting, and decent Laser Sword technology. In this world apparently Lightsaber literally means, a glowstick on a handle. However, I'm not going to say the movie was bad, because that would be a lie. I think some decisions made on this movie weren't the best. Yet, this movie is still a fun watch.

Pros:

 Costumes: This covers all the aliens and robots. It's all really, REALLY cheesy but it's also really cool. I think that this is where the movie shines, I don't expect the movie to win an Oscar for costume design. However, the costumes are very cool, and very unique. On some characters though, you can see the Star Wars influence. One of the main characters named Dirk, wears a Han Solo sort of our fit throughout most of the movie. And I don't think it's much of a stretch to guess who Lord Kess (sp?) is based off.

My name is not Lord Vader, Who is this Lord Vader, you insignificant worm.

Cons:

 Bad Dub: This movie would be much better, if I could hear some people more clearly. All the voice actors seem to be mumbling their lines. I couldn't tell Lord Kess' name until like the 5th time I heard it and even then I could be spelling it wrong. I thought it was Vek, then Vess, then Kesh, then Quesh, I don't even.

Is his name Kess, Vek, Kesh, or Quesh!?!

 Creepy Love Robots: This is kind of nit-picky but, I found the robots too be a little creepy. Not so much their appearance, more their stance on love towards each other. It's like way creepy. He wanted to commit suicide because he couldn't sleep, therefore dream about her? Seriously. That's just weird. Not to mention the freak professor who agrees to give them sex organs, so they can profess their love for each other. 

Oil Drum Robot: Forever Alone

Final Score:

7/10

 Don't get me wrong, this movie isn't bad. However, it's not very good either. If you are into late 70's Sci-fi cheese, pick this up, you'll love it. If you're just an avid fan of film, you might want to pass this one up. I enjoyed it, take it for what it's worth.

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