Product: Tremors (1990)
Rating: 5.0
Corpses and Earthquakes and Giant Man-Eating Worms, Oh My! (4.5 stars)
They sure don't make 'em like this anymore, do they? "Tremors," starring Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward, finds two friends on their way out of town suddenly grounded when corpses start popping up and gigantic monsters which somewhat resemble earthworms start springing from the Earth. It's a fight for survival as the townspeople must find higher ground and avoid becoming soulfood for the bizarre creatures."Tremors" is essentially a homage to the monster movies of the 1950s, and it works, firing on all cylinders and never failing to entertain. The creatures are gruesome and strange, while the characters are often wacky and eccentric. Obviously the film is carried by solid performances from Bacon and Ward, but at the core, the creatures are the stars and truth be told, nothing quite like them has appeared in a movie like "Tremors." Most importantly, though, the film moves at such a brisk pace that it never sags or loses momentum, giving it unlimited replay value.The film inspired a string of direct-to-DVD sequels that failed to capture the thrill of the original. Even still, its reputation is still that of an enjoyable and energetic monster-mash with a host of fun performances. A film that never gets old, and in many ways, is vastly under-rated, "Tremors" is a roller-coaster ride you'll want to take again and again.On a side note, the DVD is absolutely terrible in regards to its picture quality. Sure, the film is always worth watching, but this release makes it rather painful. Collector's Edition my butt!