[IMDB link] [Netflix link] Yet another low-rated old comedy that we had ignored for many years, Dr. Jekyll & Ms. Hyde garnered a whopping 4.2 on IMDB! But we watched it anyway, becuase there just aren’t enough comedies, dammit!
PEOPLE: Sean Young, famous for her replicant role in Blade Runner, played “Ms. Hyde”. Tim Daly, who we originally knew from Wings, but who we really remember as the voice for Superman in Superman:TAS (1990s), Justice League, and the post-cancellation direct-to-dvd Braniac Attacks movie (2008). And a small role by Harvey Fierstein playing a flamingly gay (of course) character who can’t understand his attraction to Ms. Hyde.
BAD STUFF: I believe there were a few small plot holes. The type of imperfections that are best not to dwell on, if you want to enjoy yourself.
CONCLUSION: There’s nothing wrong with this movie. It’s not spectacular by any means, but it provided a night’s entertainment. It gets the “generic pass” that we give most passable movies. I don’t think I would watch it again. Someone mentioned it was a direct-to-HBO project, if that means anything.
RECOMMENDATION: I wouldn’t recommend it unless you have an affinity towards the actors or plot devices used. (Which is true for most movies, so I wonder if I should even bother saying this?)
Mood: satiated
Music: Church Of The SubGenius – Hour Of Slack #1139
June 25, 2008 at 5:39 PM
Tim Daly wasn’t in Justice League. After Superman:TAS he had to leave due to scheduling conflicts and was replaced in JL by George Newbern.
June 25, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Thanks for the correction, Anonymous person who noticed :) Tim Daly did finally return for the Braniac Attacks 2008 animated superman movie, but you’re right about Justice League. I gotta edit my post now! :)
June 26, 2008 at 5:50 PM
Not a very good movie, as I recall. The concept almost seemed promising, but it didn’t play out at all. Truthfully, I’m not even sure I made it to the end.
June 26, 2008 at 6:19 PM
i remember the ending!
tim daly in a dress + earrings + lipstick kissing his girlfriend.
btw have you seen imdb keywords yet? they are beginning to sort movies based on a tag…
http://www.imdb.com/keyword/science-runs-amok/
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