When I sat down to watch the 1986 movie "Amazons" here late in 2020, I had never even heard about the movie. So I didn't really know what it was about, and I must admit that I had hoped for a proper sword and sorcery movie with an amazon theme, but instead I was served a lousy sexploitation movie dressed in a fantasy setting. Not really the movie I was looking for.
The story in "Amazons" wasn't really the most thrilling or interesting. Sure, it was adequate enough and provided sufficient contents to maintain the movie afloat. But the plot and script wasn't exactly intricate or elaborate. It was pretty straight forward and generic. Albeit with a bit too much focus on nudity and showing off women. Sure, the amazons are women, but needless to portray in such a sexual manner, as it just made for a sleazy movie.
The acting in the movie was not overly great. But hey, for a movie such as this turned out to be, acting wasn't really the top priority. I suppose being able to wear scantily outfits and show off naked bodies was the primary concern here.
At least the movie does score some points for its costumes and props, for the most parts. And at least they actually put in an effort in this department. But it was no substitute for a lack of proper storyline or script.
If you are looking for a high fantasy sword and sorcery movie, do not waste your time or effort on "Amazons". My rating of this 1986 movie from writer Charles Saunders and director Alejandro Sessa settles on a generous four out of five stars.
The story in "Amazons" wasn't really the most thrilling or interesting. Sure, it was adequate enough and provided sufficient contents to maintain the movie afloat. But the plot and script wasn't exactly intricate or elaborate. It was pretty straight forward and generic. Albeit with a bit too much focus on nudity and showing off women. Sure, the amazons are women, but needless to portray in such a sexual manner, as it just made for a sleazy movie.
The acting in the movie was not overly great. But hey, for a movie such as this turned out to be, acting wasn't really the top priority. I suppose being able to wear scantily outfits and show off naked bodies was the primary concern here.
At least the movie does score some points for its costumes and props, for the most parts. And at least they actually put in an effort in this department. But it was no substitute for a lack of proper storyline or script.
If you are looking for a high fantasy sword and sorcery movie, do not waste your time or effort on "Amazons". My rating of this 1986 movie from writer Charles Saunders and director Alejandro Sessa settles on a generous four out of five stars.