Product: Communion (1989)
Rating: 4.0
Christopher Walken and UFOs (Not the X-Files)
Forget about whether Whitley Strieber is pulling everyone's leg (Big City family abducted by aliens at Upstate New York vacation home and the aftermath) and don't expect Independence Day or The X-Files, and you'll find yourself watching a fine movie. I'm about the last person who wants to talk about subtext and the lot with movies (I'm all for entertainment), but you can't miss some interesting ideas about creativity, family bonds, and the fact that close people can share almost the same experience and come away with something different (much like movie audiences).Anyway, if you miss all that, there's still the great Christopher Walken (yes, he manages to throw in a dance step or two here), a terrific supporting cast, and one of the most haunting musical themes in a movie (care of Eric Clapton). I've rewatched the end titles quite a few times just to hear this memorable piece.The DVD extras are all interesting and worth your time. Recommended to all, essential viewing for Walken fans.