When I was a little girl, I adored Sci-Fi, my dad and I could watch any science fiction movie you threw at me and one of my favorites besides Star Wars was Enemy Mine. I couldn't get enough of this movie, in fact I remember being in trouble for wearing out the VHS. Growing up without seeing the film for a while was weird, but by some miracle I found the film on DVD for five dollars and couldn't wait to see it again to bring back such great memories. I remember being so frightened by the sand creature, loving the make up effects, wanting to learn the Drac language and loved the relationships between Willis, Jerry and Zammis. I definitely did grow up because now I'm a little more picky about films, I'm actually a little surprised that I did love this movie as a kid. However, I still love this movie, not for the good memories, but for the great story that it had.
Willis E. Davidge and Drac pilot Jeriba Shigan engage in a spacecraft battle which results in both crash-landing on a strange, dark alien world with two moons, a breathable atmosphere, water, and bizarre animal life. After initial hostilities, the two eventually learn to cooperate in order to survive. They work together to build a shelter for protection against intermittent bombardment by meteorites, and to satisfy their needs for food, water, and warmth. Over a period of years, they learn to overcome their differences, become friends, and learn each other's languages and cultures. He then discovers that Jeriba is pregnant. He promises to take care of the baby drac and to take him back home, but it becomes difficult when humans crash on the planet enslaving dracs and now Willis must protect the baby from being captured.
The reason I think I was just a little disappointed was due to the pacing of the film. I wished they had trimmed it a little more. There's also this very beautiful moment where Willis starts explaining to Jerry's son, Zammis, what his relationship was like with Zammis' father "You're father was my friend " and then it cuts. I would've loved to hear a bit more about what he had to say about Jerry. You go through this incredible journey of these two creatures who just hated each other without even really knowing why, they then realize how silly they're being and actually find out they like each other. It's a wonderful story and it would have been a terrific to hear Willis' point of view on the story. However, the effects are still out of this world(no pun intended) fantastic. The sand creature still is as terrifying as I remember. The acting is very good, especially on Louis Gossett Jr.'s part. I still get teary eyed during some scenes between Jerry and Willis, their friendship was so powerful and I loved the way it ended with the Dracs coming to peace with the humans. It's still a great movie, just needed some better editing. But I would always recommend Enemy Mine.
8/10
Willis E. Davidge and Drac pilot Jeriba Shigan engage in a spacecraft battle which results in both crash-landing on a strange, dark alien world with two moons, a breathable atmosphere, water, and bizarre animal life. After initial hostilities, the two eventually learn to cooperate in order to survive. They work together to build a shelter for protection against intermittent bombardment by meteorites, and to satisfy their needs for food, water, and warmth. Over a period of years, they learn to overcome their differences, become friends, and learn each other's languages and cultures. He then discovers that Jeriba is pregnant. He promises to take care of the baby drac and to take him back home, but it becomes difficult when humans crash on the planet enslaving dracs and now Willis must protect the baby from being captured.
The reason I think I was just a little disappointed was due to the pacing of the film. I wished they had trimmed it a little more. There's also this very beautiful moment where Willis starts explaining to Jerry's son, Zammis, what his relationship was like with Zammis' father "You're father was my friend " and then it cuts. I would've loved to hear a bit more about what he had to say about Jerry. You go through this incredible journey of these two creatures who just hated each other without even really knowing why, they then realize how silly they're being and actually find out they like each other. It's a wonderful story and it would have been a terrific to hear Willis' point of view on the story. However, the effects are still out of this world(no pun intended) fantastic. The sand creature still is as terrifying as I remember. The acting is very good, especially on Louis Gossett Jr.'s part. I still get teary eyed during some scenes between Jerry and Willis, their friendship was so powerful and I loved the way it ended with the Dracs coming to peace with the humans. It's still a great movie, just needed some better editing. But I would always recommend Enemy Mine.
8/10