Christine (1983): A Retrospective Review
Joshua Macmillan
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I absolutely love Christine, and today the film celebrates its 33rd Anniversary! I have fond memories of watching it with my mother and brother on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and just being completely entranced. Based on the novel of the same name by legendary novelist Stephen King, Christine is an enchanting tale that is extremely entertaining and intriguing.
Starring: Keith Gordon, John Stockwell, Alexandra Paul, Robert Prosky, and Harry Dean Stanton
Directed by: John Carpenter
Release Date: December 9, 1983
Synopsis: A nerdy boy buys a car that houses a dark presence and demands his complete attention. Those who try to warn him are harmed or killed. Arnie Cunningham may have just given himself the worst case of buyer’s remorse in history when he purchases a beat-up 1958 Plymouth Fury. As he restores the vintage car, he himself gets a personal restoration, and it’s up to his best friend to try to save him.
This is not a story that you haven’t seen before: Something that is possessed by an evil entity wreaks havoc on a group of teens. However, King’s work gives the story an atmosphere that is instantly lovable and intoxicating. This film holds a powerful feeling of nostalgia, and I feel that even if you haven’t seen the film or read the novel, you will feel nostalgic while experiencing the story that King and, of course, Carpenter bring to life here. Both of these artists have the ability to transport you into a world that feels completely real and relatable, and that is why you will absolutely love this film.
Director John Carpenter brings King’s novel to life in a way that only he can do, delivering brilliant acting, writing, and cinematography that holds up even thirty-three years later! If you are in the market for a great classic film, or if you are new to the genre, then you definitely need to give Christine a watch.
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