Siskel & Ebert: 6-4-89

Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert reviews "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" (The Worst Sequel of the "Star Trek" film franchise that could have been improved if it wasn't for Studio Interference, poorly editing, character development, technical mistakes and a mediocre script! Also, the Writers Strike had occurred during filming and ILM was too busy with other effects in movies, leaving another company to provide. Even William Shatner who became the director of this mess felt it was too uneven and wanted to crafted his own vision to be special if Paramount gave him the freedom to do so. I would love to see Shatner's Original Cut. Too bad, because there were some good moments especially the camp scenes with Kirk, Spock and Bones as well as Spock's Jetpack Boots! Starring: William Shatner (who also directs), Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelly, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, David Warner and Lawrence Luckinbill.); "No Holds Barred" (Brother! WWF's Hulk Hogan's First Starring Role in an Action film as a wrestler named "Rip" who battles the powerful and strong opponent, Zeus (Tiny Lister Jr.) sent by the ruthless Network Executive (Kurt Fuller) and his partners (David Paymer and Charles Levin). Guilty Pleasure of mine and I was into WWF Wrestling back in the day before it became WWE and so on! I still miss Hulk Hogan and Tiny Lister Jr.! Also stars Joan Severance from "See No Evil, Here No Evil." and "Black Scorpion"); "Dead Poet's Society" (Robin Williams' best work since "Good Morning Vietnam" and a brilliant story about a classy English Teacher helping Male Prep School Students for their inspirational learning achievements. From director, Peter Weir. Also stars, Ethan Hawke, Robert Sean Leonard and Kurtwood Smith. Disagree strongly by Mr. Ebert here and a little bit from Siskel.); "Let's Get Lost" and "Renegades" ("It Never Fails! Oh My God, they're chasing us!" LOL! There is an Olympic sport Mr. Ebert, it's called "Parkour!" Roof Jumping is a cliche just like falling. A decent Action Buddy Cop Movie from director, Jack Sholder who did a better film called "The Hidden" two years before. Starring: Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips (in their second collaboration since "Young Guns" from Morgan Creek's producers' James G. Robinson and Joe Roth) and Jamie Gertz.) And a recap of Today's program.

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