Reviews

12:01 is one of those movies that no one ever heard of but if they see it will remember it forever. In the same vein as Groundhog Day but with a much more interesting plot, 12:01 is the story of someone caught in a time bounce who must live the same day over and over and each day see the woman he secretly adores killed before his eyes. Silverman plays the part beautifully from answering his Mothers pointed questions to his impatience to finally get it right. Helen Slater is also wonderful as the love interest killed each day.

The movie moves quickly through the days and provides all sorts of interesting little moments as Barry Thomas tries to stop the bounce while saving his girl.

A beautiful story acted out by excellent acting and directing. I strongly urge you to find it in a video store or tape it off late night TV if you have the chance. Once you have seen it you wont forget it.

This is my number 2 all time film behind Star Wars. It did not have a big budget or big name stars (except for Robert Preston) but what a wonderful story and so magnificently played by the actors. And the ending is truly magical. Every time I see the end, it brings tears to my eyes. The Last Starfighter is a sci-fi adventure, a pure love story and a testament for anyone who ever dreamed of doing the impossible. There are two magnificent quotes in the film. The first is Otis when he tells Alex that when you find your dream you have to "Grab On and Hold Tight". The second is when Maggie looks to the sky and tells Alex "I Love You Alex Rogan" as if she knows he will hear her even though she knows he is many million miles away.

If you ever wanted to watch a movie with no pretensions, pure fun, and a wonderful story, this is it. And when watching it pay attention to the sound track especially in the closing scenes. I have the CD and listen to it often. It is truly inspirational.