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King Solomon's Mines (1985): So bad it's... AMAZING?

Okay, so I just rewatched King Solomon's Mines (1985) and I'm still not sure WHAT to think. Like, objectively, it's kinda terrible, right? The acting is... questionable (Sharon Stone is gorgeous, but woof), the plot is straight out of a pulp novel, and the special effects are hilariously dated. But, and this is a BIG but, it's so much FUN. I mean, the sheer campiness of it all is just infectious. Allan Quatermain is basically Indiana Jones if Indiana Jones spent a little too much time at the tanning salon and skipped leg day. And the villains? Oh man, the villains are just perfection. Those German officers are so over-the-top cartoonish, you almost root for them! And the tribal stuff... well, let's just say it's a product of its time. I definetely cringed a couple of times. I mean the world building is just... lacking. But seriously, that mine cart chase scene? Still holds up. And when they find "King Solomon's Mines" itself, it's actually kind of awe-inspiring. I know, I know, it's probably just a cheap set, but my inner 10-year-old is still screaming with delight. It's like a guilty pleasure movie that embraces its own absurdity. So, what do you guys think? Am I alone in my love for this cinematic trainwreck? Or is there a secret cult of King Solomon's Mines fans out there who appreciate its bizarre charm? Let me know!

kevinmovies
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