Nothing will affect a parent more than the death of their child, and this thought provoking movie from 1990 tells a powerful tale. A Vietnam vet is mourning the death of his child while displaying a sever disassociation with everyone else. He tries to discover the truth behind his own past and to do this has to separate life and reality from his disillusionment and death dreams. With stunning performances from Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Pe–a and Danny Aiello, Jacobs Ladder ($5) is a powerful mix of drama and horror and Adrian Lyne does a fine job in the directors chair.
There were concerns when this movie was released that it would sully the reputation of its predecessor but these proved to be unfounded as The Godfather Part II ($10) has frequently been named as the best sequel ever made. Francis Ford Coppola is once again at the helm and the all star cast includes Al […]