Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 90 minutes
✓ Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Western
✓ Stars: Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Bokeem Woodbine, Barry Del Sherman, Eugene Levy
✓ Director: Denise Di Novi, Ronald Roose, Adam Kimmel, Christopher Guest, Mary Gail Artz
The Almost Heroes (1998) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Almost Heroes (1998) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Almost Heroes (1998) is staring with Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Bokeem Woodbine, Barry Del Sherman, Eugene Levy, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Denise Di Novi, Ronald Roose, Adam Kimmel, Christopher Guest, Mary Gail Artz juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.