The Park Is Mine is interesting and entertaining action flick. Starring Tommy Lee Jones, Helen Shaver and Yaphet Kotto.
a Vietnam War veteran (Jones) takes control of Central Park in New York City, in what many would call an act of domestic terrorism, to honor those who died and served in the Vietnam War and draw attention to veterans' issues.
I think that Jones did a good job, overacting a little but not too much. Although this is a tv-movie it was made for HBO so you can see some skin and hear curse words.
Once again Tangerine Dream has composed a solid score which builds a nice, tense atmosphere.
I remember seeing this in the early 90s and just found and bought a dutch VHS tape. Recommended!
[ 24. February 2012, 01:51: Message edited by: aTomiK ]
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
ahhhhhhhhhhh Atomik...where are you dragging all these b grade 80s flicks from - they look great!! Im on a plane, your havin me over this christmas.
Posted by Secret Admirer (Member # 3574) on :
Never heard of this one! Looks like it's worth a watch. Thanks for keeping us informed, atomik!
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
THE BOARD IS MINE!
Posted by There'll be no morning for us (Member # 5804) on :
Posted by Secret Admirer (Member # 3574) on :
I would make a comment, logan, but I haven't seen the movie. So I don't know how this ends, you know? Are you declaring war on us all, or can some of us be your friends and smuggle you in women, food, and ammo?
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Are you declaring war on us all, or can some of us be your friends and smuggle you in women, food, and ammo?
Smuggle me stuff in!
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Just bought The Park is Mine soundtrack cd. Tangerine Dream rules!
Posted by gotta go back (Member # 9818) on :
I liked the girl.
Posted by RalphGoodson (Member # 10032) on :
Thanks for bringing back some awesome memories! This movie has it all Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
"Kino Lorber will release on Blu-ray Steven Hilliard Stern's film The Park Is Mine (1985), starring Tommy Lee Jones, Helen Shaver, Yaphet Kotto, Lawrence Dane, Eric Peterson, and Louis Di Bianco. The release is expected to arrive on the market later this year ..."
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Cool! Always liked this one and will definitely look at picking it up when released!
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