Genre:
Science-fiction / Comedy
Directed
by: John Carpenter
Cast:
Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster
Running
time: 94 minutes
An anonymous and unemployed drifter arrives
to Los Angeles on foot carrying his baggage on his back. After finding a
construction job, he befriends a fellow coworker, who will help him find some
lodging in a nearby shanty town. Soon after his arrival, the usually-mild and
calm drifter will find out, through the use of special sunglasses, that the
ruling class is composed of aliens hiding among the masses under the appearance
of humans and he will decide to join a group in the fight against them.
I have long been a fan of pro wrestling and
of Roddy Piper, so I had seen this satirical science-fiction film a long time
ago, but I had failed to take it for all it was worth as a boy. Now a grown
man, I decided to give this particular title another look, and I was glad I
did. What a fun movie; no wonder it has gained such a cult following over the
years.
Sure, the acting is not great and there are
some plot holes or creative shortcuts. However, there is also a very good
message about the impact of propaganda on the masses in this movie. What I like
most is that, in delivering his political message, John Carpenter does not take
himself seriously. They Live manages to remain light and fun in spite of having
something to say about society.
This cult classic deserves to be seen at
least once, if not more.
Rating: ««««
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