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The Keep (1983)

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The Keep is an ambitious visual feast from director Michael Mann, whose previous effort was the moody, stylish Thief, and who would soon produce the quintessential pastel-colored '80s TV series Miami Vice. Adapted from the novel by F. Paul Wilson and set in German-occupied Romania of 1943, the film introduces the invaders to the dark presence lurking within the walls of an ancient fortress in the Carpathian Alps -- a presence which doesn't take well to unwanted guests. When soldiers under the

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Horror

Michael Mann

Paramount

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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (8)

Mann must share the blame for the movie's failures. But nor should its beauties be denied.

September 9, 2011 Full Review Source: Reverse Shot | Comment
Reverse Shot

After a brilliant opening act, the plot gets flabbier and flabbier until around the half-way point, when it stops making any sense whatsoever.

June 9, 2009 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy | Comment
Antagony & Ecstasy

Depois do brilhante Profissão: Ladrão, Mann cria um desastre que impressiona por ser pavoroso em todos os seus aspectos: direção, roteiro, atuações, trilha sonora, efeitos visuais e fotografia.

August 11, 2008 Comment
Cinema em Cena

Only a pleasure if ye can handle the guilt.

September 8, 2003 Comment
MovieCrypt.com

Directed by Michael Mann. Starring Ian McKellan, Gabriel Byrne and Scott Glenn. Sounds good, right?

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | Comment (1)
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Audience Reviews for The Keep

Mann's second film and a controversial adaptation of Wilson's novel that didn't go down too well with either the audiences or the author. The film isn't particularly bad but there is obviously allot of hack editing going on and much of the original plot has been ignored or cut.On the visual side the film is really

February 14, 2012
phubbs1

Super Reviewer

With a little work, this could have been a truly great movie. However, the story just makes no sense and the characters have nowhere to go. About the only thing really good is the bizarre soundtrack from Tangerine Dream. Gabriel Byrne also makes for one ridiculously threatening Nazi. I really liked the basic concept of

December 21, 2010
ythelastman89

Super Reviewer

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