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A plane crashes on a tropical island. It is soon obvious to the audience that some of these people are good and some are bad. For almost a month, two pilots try to fix the plane, while the passengers build huts and divide up the chores. Although FIVE CAME BACK was made long before GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, there are similarities. It seems incredibly easy to build sturdy huts, there is plenty of food, and several people express the opinion that they would be content living here permanently. One of the castaways is even called The Professor. Suddenly --- after ignoring the castaways for a month --- some unseen natives begin beating drums, and the Professor says this means the headhunters will attack. It won't be a quick death, either; the victims will be tortured first. The pilots get busy and fix the plane, but the engine is only strong enough to lift five people and there are nine survivors left. Who gets to leave? They must decide immediately because here come the headhunters! What could have been a heart-wrenching dilemma is somewhat watered down because three people volunteer to stay, leaving only one spot in question. Since one of the contenders for the last remaining seat has already proven to be a lecherous alcoholic, it's no surprise who gets left behind. This film held my interest, and a young Lucille Ball was excellent in a dramatic role. The only flaw is the rushed and very predictable selection of the survivors. When the characters in a film must condemn someone to face certain death, they --- and the audience --- should be upset and horrified. (Good examples of this are SOPHIE'S CHOICE, ABANDON SHIP, and THE WHALE). The impact isn't as powerful when you've got willing heroes and/or people who deserves to die. Read full review
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If your looking for a great Airplane disaster move this is it. It has got everything, the pre-drama of the passenger's before the action begins, the rough ride, the set down in the jungle, and the frantic repair effort to get out before the head hunters chop them up and make souvenirs out of the peoples heads. It's got natives with poison darts, the drunk guy with his disappointed woman, the tough guy with the gun, the bad girl that somehow reforms before your eyes, the lost little kid, the heros, the zeros, and everything else your little heart desires in an airplane move and more. It even has Lucy before the comedy and she looks good. You won't be disappointed. I love this movie !
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Disc in good condition. Title explains the whole movie.Good story.
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Great movie, love these old time movies
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A nice film DVD at a fair price and sent quickly. Many thanks.
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