This movie has it, all but it also requires some ability to think. Metacritic Reviews. Like the Gothic castle (festooned with gargoyles, crucifixes and posters of Bela Lugosi) in which The Ninth Configuration is predominantly set, Blatty's film is something of a grand folly, by turns uproariously funny and deadly serious.... unusual dark comedy, with stacy keach at his best. I'm a mexican who lives in Acapulco now, so I'm not Hamlet. It tends to be somewhat confusing in the beginning but if the viewer sticks with it, he/she will be rewarded with an incredible experience - one that they will certainly want to repeat. I have watched it maybe a dozen times, and every time I get something out of it. I was intrigued by the title and the cover (an astronaut on the moon with Jesus on a crucifix...what on earth could this be about?). It's really funny to watch. I certainly never heard of it before. He adapts his own novel for the big screen in this bizarre film about an astronaut (Scott Wilson) who's reached his breaking point and a military doctor (Stacy Keach) who's trying to reach out to him. I saw The Ninth Configuration years ago, when i was just a kid because I was a fan of The Exorcist. ****SPOILERS ALERT**** Arriving at a secret military instillation in the cold and rainy Pacific North-West that looks like a medieval castle Col. Vincent Kane, Stacy Keach, takes charge of mental therapy for those mentally broken servicemen incarcerated there who's psychosis is due to their military experiences. Or are they? headed for the catalog titles, and picked this one out because--God, am I shallow--the cover looked interesting. I have seen this movie more times than I can count, and have found that it gains something EACH AND EVERY time I view it. User Ratings Some of the lines in this film are brilliantly hilarious, some are cryptic and spooky, and some just blow your mind. The actors really go all the way in portraying these nut jobs. I loved it. It's rare to find five films that offer as much combined intelligence, passion, visceral excitement, and uncontrolled belly laughs as this. Having said that, lest the reader get the impression that you're in for more supernatural shenanigans (and pea soup) it should be said that this movie is a million miles away from the horror genre. I think the film is an astounding "War Film" You can see Petter Blatty from the first shots. An allegory that's so impossibly overstuffed that it can't help but explode. I rented this film one night when I was tired of seeing the same things in the "New Releases" section, so I (shudder!) I am still astounded that it hasn't received the recognition it deserves. The questions extend to the audience itself. The screenplay is a must! . But most of the meatier stuff does not surface until the second half of the feature. This movie is brilliant! What's more, 'The Ninth Configuration' is virtually unclassifiable as far as traditional genre categories go and will leave you reeling from the barrage of bizarre images, comedic one-liners, theological debates, and a bar room brawl to end them all! Everybody's got their own list of overlooked movies that they can't believe aren't recognized as classics. Turning over to the back, I skimmed the summary, saw that it starred Mike Hammer and the guy who mooned us in the last season of "St. The first time I saw the Ninth Configuration, it was by accident and I caught it shortly after it started. A resolutely offbeat film which offers a richly rewarding and affecting viewing experience if you're willing to embrace it's esoteric flourishes. To me the mark of a well done intelligent movie is the discussion it provokes after the closing credits. Should be the centerpiece of a Stacy Keach shrine somewhere . Requires careful attention due to heady content and some complex twists and turns in the plot. Like many great works of art, it doesn't settle into any middle ground. Most people (including myself) probably missed this film or caught part of it somewhere and dismissed it as another B-movie or take-off of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. The setting is a little unlikely, I think, but it works well and you accept it quickly. (The last scene could be cut and everyone happy) Well, I want to know who sings the opening song, if anyone can help!!). In interviews and on internet trivia pages, Blatty has said that "The Ninth Configuration" is the "real" sequel to the "The Exorcist," supplanting the widely reviled "Exorcist II: The Heretic" as the middle chapter of the trilogy. . I have watched it several times and find that I appreciate it more with every viewing. It's best not to know to much about this movie beforehand. Who is really insane? A man who commits a lonely suicide has to be considered a martyr? I don't want to discuss about technical aspects, my comment focuses on the absence of any deep meaning in this work, because I think this movie is a little bit overrated. Forgot your password? A movie that will take you to the edge of your mind. This film by William Peter Blatty (writer of The Exorcist) might be such a gem. I bought it and saw it 2 times now. And then, you'll want to rewind it and watch it all over again, to pick out all the clues that slipped by you the first time through. A brilliant and unconventional film. and the Terms and Policies, Half Absurdest Comedy, Half Existential Thriller, The Finest Collection of Great Unknown Actors, a film stunning in its eloquence and beauty, Wonderful, like you, I could watch this film over and over again. FAQ Don't have an account? If you care at all about movies though, you owe it to yourself to watch this film and then watch it again. You won't know where it's going at first. First of, the dialogue of these insane people is written brilliantly. Brilliantly Unique--Minor Spoilers after asterisks, an awesome, magnificent, wonderful, outstanding movie. Please be advised, this is not a horror movie. New psychiatrist takes over an asylum for disturbed military men. God a giant foot? If you can find this movie rent it, invite several friends over, and enjoy the discussion after. For that, and much else, it is unique. (My parents did'nt know) But i was shocked by the movie. Part thriller, part scatterbrain comedy, and part theology lesson, The Ninth Configuration is a film wholly unique and worth seeking. Like many things that Blatty has done, the more you put into the film, the more you get out of it. Sounds good to me. Each person and each viewing provides new perspectives into the movie and each viewers life experiences alter the perception just enough to provide different meanings for different people. Well, well, well. Yes, the Shawshank Redemption was very good. One of the most underrated movies of the last twenty five years. There are very few films about mentally ill people that stand out as classics (Cuckoo's Nest being the Gold Standard), but I believe The Ninth Configuration is one of those films. This is a terrific film, the ultimate in surrealism in film. I only know a handful of people who have even heard of this movie, but everyone who gets to see it becomes an instant raving fan. If you think a Steven Seagal film is mentally taxing... be prepared to be bored. The cast has a who's who of Hollywood cast-offs (William Peter Blatty has a cameo himself as one of the patients). Just this one time. If you're one of those people (like me) who loves to be taken completely by surprise by a movie, this is the one for you. Elsewhere", so I thought that it may be just bad enough to be amusing. You've seen nothing like this before!!! It's not remotely "The Exorcist" or "Legacy," but it is a very strong drama with many moments of hilarious lunacy. You might not love it, maybe even hate it but it certainly will be like no other film you've seen before and in these times of cookie cutter productions that is a welcome relief. The IMDB rating says it all: VERY few people know about this one, but those who do are nearly unanimous: this is outstanding storytelling. Yes, it's THAT good. The dialogue is pointless, and the characters cliched. should one ever be erected. The Ninth Configuration (1980) was William Peter Blatty's directorial debut. William Peter Blatty, as usual, uses his story as a medium to transcend his personal opinions on questions about the relationship between God and man. He is the same astronaut present at Chris McNeil's party in "The Exorcist." All rights reserved. And they are strong, thought out questions, very well written. William Peter Blatty will be better known to most as the writer of 'The Exorcist', and here he makes his sterling directorial debut with what is (once the abomination of 'The Exorcist 2' is exorcised) the spiritual sequel to that consummate horror. | Mostly, I've heard of it in the context of William Peter Blatty's other, far more well-known work. It might start out as a comedy, it also contains horror like elements, drama, surrealistic and tragic parts. I have several contenders but this brilliant movie must surely top the list! It's my all-time favorite movie, not perfect but a real screen miracle all the same. "The Ninth Configuration" is the sort of film people either love or hate. | Part thriller, part scatterbrain comedy, and part theology lesson, The Ninth Configuration is a film wholly unique and worth seeking. No two people agree on exactly what this movie is saying or even how to interpret the conclusion. At its worst, it is supposed to be profound; at its best it's amusing. First of all, forgive my English. (Is the Exorcist, without Reagan, in a tour near the Cukoos nest) I think is a film every filmgore must see a lot of times. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Some patients are staging Shakespeare for dogs, others pretend thier superheroes, others imagine thier Steve Mcqueen in The Great Escape and all of them are mad. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Not for someone seeking an easy evening of entertainment or a mental margarita.

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