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From: alle@ihuxb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.movies
Subject: The Man Who Wasn't There (non-spoiler)
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Date: Wed, 17-Aug-83 08:50:11 EDT
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Posted: Wed Aug 17 08:50:11 1983
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This is a review of "The Man Who Wasn't There" in 3D.

The only good thing about this movie was the fact that it was
in 3D (filmed in Optimax III).  The 3D effects (of which there
weren't all that many) worked very well.  The impression of depth
was there very distinctly at the theatre where I saw the movie
(Stratford Square Theatres in Bloomingdale, IL).  But, the movie
makers did not seem to take advantage of the 3D that much.

The story centers on what happens to a young diplomat who is
given a solution which renders anyone who takes it invisible.
He is given the solution by a dying agent.  He is then accused
of the agent's murder and the chase is on (all of this happens
on his wedding day).

This solution is considered so valuable due to the fact that
it would shift the balance of power due to an "agent's" ability
to infiltrate secret installations.

The script of this movie is dull and predictable (most of the action
centers on the main characters removing their clothes before becoming
invisible and the misadventures thereby resulting). There is one
slightly memorable scene where the heroine is making love with our
invisible hero (while being watched by four hilarious peeping toms).

The acting is lifeless and uninspired.  The chase scenes are rather boring.
The ending is extremely unexciting and rather dumb.

In summary, if you haven't seen a movie with 3D, this you might
see this one simply for the 3D effects.  But don't pay full
price!

Allen England at BTL Naperville, IL