Product: Magic [VHS] (1978)
Rating: 4.0
Love is kinda crazy
Corky is an introvert who does not relate very well to people, so he learns to express himself through use if his alter ego, Fats the Dummy. Turns out people love Fats and, by association, Corky. Certainly Corky must realize people understand Fats and Corky are on and the same, right? Perhaps not, for Corky relies increasingly more on Fats to say and do what he himself could easily do, if only he had the confidence to do so. Fats brings Corky fame and fortune, but we all know money cannot buy happiness. Turns out Corky's fame is just the solution for his childhood romance, Peggy Ann Snow, whose wanderlust has not been satisfied by husband Duke's rooted, staid life. Does loser-turned-celeb Corky have what it takes to sweep the once popular Peggy off her feet and take her away from it all? Anthony Hopkins gives a chilling performance as Corky / Fats, and Burgess Meredith shines, as always, as Corky's agent, Ben Greene. Ann-Margret has some very good moment as Peggy, though ultimately her performance is uneven. Very good film!