Creator (1985)

As some of the critics here have pointed out, the dialogue and script are pretty poor at times. The editing is average, and Vincent Spano's acting is sort of like Mark Hamill in Star Wars - he's not a good actor, he over-acts, but he suits this one role.That said, there is something about this movie that makes it one of the greatest movies I've ever seen. Creator is a love story that is up there with Pretty Woman, 50 First Dates, Notting Hill etc. But there is something much more to this movie. If you can get over the flaws mentioned above, then you will love it, and you will be a better person for watching it.Considering the technicals flaws of this film, it's amazing that so many of us love it so much. Watch it.

This is hands down my favorite film! I rarely watch a film more than once, but 'Creator' is a film that I have watched over and over again and will never tire of it or the feelings it provokes.I don't think I can top the reviews already written and was delighted to know that others felt the way that I did about this film.Romantic, heartwarming, profound, funny, thought-provoking are just a few words that come to mind to describe this film. The character's all work so well together and the film follows the book very closely.What can I say about Peter O'Toole that hasn't been said before, he is truly at the top of my list for greatest actor in the industry. A sexy man in his 70's? Yep! I hope our screen's will be graced yet again with another movie by this fine actor.For those who have not seen this under-rated film, try to get a copy of it for your classic film library. Be prepared to laugh, cry and think when seeing this delightful, profound film. This is a film you can sit down and watch with you children and grandchildren.....and dear "Lucy", that we all could be loved as this "character" was loved.

This is a movie which manages to capture the feeling of love. It is a movie that shows decent and loving people being extremely human with each other. There is a kindness that permeates throughout the movie which makes it a pleasure to watch.The movie creates a warm feeling inside like very few other movies can. Cousine, Cousine (French version) is another movie that also reaffirms the joy of being human, even though the characters and story may not be totally believable.The main characters in the Creator are people you want to be friends with. The movie uses humor and some great and thoughtful lines to remind the viewer that life really is about love.Even the music by Giovanni adds to the feeling of warmth that is constant in this movie.As other people have said I can tell you from experience that this is the type of movie you show a potential mate and see how they react.One of my very favorite movies.

Have you ever seen a movie that made a quiet yet profound impact on your view of life? Have you ever seen a powerful performance from one of the world's best actors go so completely unnoticed in the process? Have you ever looked back on a film nearly 20 years later and think, "I hope I can find this on DVD?" Creator is one such movie. Peter O'Toole's performance is one of his better efforts (Come to think of it, even a BAD effort by O'Toole would be head and shoulders above some of today's stars). As Harry, you quickly learn (and, more importantly, FEEL) his pain and loss of his beloved wife Lucy, years after her loss. But he has what he feels is a perfect plan to clone her and recreate the love of his life. Mariel Hemingway's character (Meli) is the LAST person you would expect a scholar such as Harry would choose to be the host to carry the new Lucy to term. Hemingway's performance was a hoot. The story takes some twists and turns that include a side story that nearly supersedes the principal one. But the beauty, ultimately, is how the two complement each other. Getting through this movie is an emotional roller-coaster, the kind where when the ride is over you go, "WHEW!" But then again, you don't want it to end. The gift of this film is that when the lights came up at the end, it sent me back to reality with a different perspective that truly IS a gift.Did the movie "change my life?" Perhaps not, but it gave me a message that enabled me to change it myself. I think one of the reasons the movie came off so well (in addition, of course, to a brilliant performance by the cast) was that the script was written by the "creator" of the novel... so it stayed as true to the story as any adaptation can.Kudos to O'Toole, and the entire cast. But Kudos too, to writer Jeremy Leven, "Creator's" creator and director Ivan Passer who brought the story to the screen so lovingly... and entertainingly. Yes, this is one I want on my DVD shelf! If you've not seen it, do yourself a favor: Rent it and watch it with someone special. To paraphrase Leven, "Movies Can Be Wonderful..." and "Creator" shows you how.