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Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Doc Savage - 1975

I've been wanting to watch this one ever since I saw the trailer on YouTube. I had to spend some money on this one, so I was a bit nervous. Also, we were all watching it together, so the pressure was on. I read the book a while ago and enjoyed it.

Doc Savage is something of an indestructible man. Other than exercising two hours a day, I'm not sure how he's able to do the superhuman things. He's super strong, super smart, and super bulletproof. He has branded vehicles made of bronze and his own theme song. Thank you, John Philip Sousa!

Savage returns from his Fortress of Solitude when he feels the upset thoughts of his friends. His father is dead, and they've gathered to tell Doc the news. Things escalate when an assassin tries to kill Doc, and the Amazing Five (plus Habeas Corpus) head off to South America to solve the mystery.

I really liked this movie. It was campy and fun. We had a lot of laughs, but there were a lot of weird things in there as well. One of the villains sleeps in an oversized rocking cradle. It was weird and distracting. I loved how Doc Savage went through this whole story about why he couldn't fall in love with the lady because of his past, and then he just chucks her on the chin and says, "You're a brick." Amazing.

At the end, they tease a sequel, but it never happened. I read they thought it was too silly and ridiculous, but I loved this one and mourn what never was. Good Movie!



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