poe-48833 That AMPHIBIAN MAN was made in the early 1960s is mind-boggling: it's exactly the kind of Fantasy Film lesser American filmmakers often tried to produce during the same era, to far lesser Effect(iveness). It's straightforward and beautifully directed, with some truly outstanding cinematography both above and below the Sea. The effects are minimal and, unlike in most American movies (especially those produced THESE days), the effects are secondary to the Story (which, for a Fantasy Film, is surprisingly solid: the Amphibian Man of the title was born with weak lungs, so his scientist father transplanted shark lungs into him). There are scenes of great lyrical Beauty (something American filmmakers tend to shy away from) and some spectacular, Jackie Chan-like stunts. If only Bill Everrett's SUB-MARINER could be brought to The Big Screen half as well... HIGHLY recommended.

unc-93397 Everything what is connected to the science fiction of Alexander Belyaev is almost perfect. I'm still a big fan of his eternal masterpieces and they start from Amphibian Man. I also recommend you to read Jump into the Void inspired by the upcoming Space era and exploration of the Venus. The movie Amphibian Man is surely one of the best among Soviet science fiction films starting beautiful Anastasiya Vertinskaya. The sun, the sea and an exciting storyline. Both the film and the book reached enormous attention in USSR and Vertinskaya and Korenev became a real superstars and well remembered for such a romantic duet

Armand a novel. and a nice adaptation. crumbs of Belyaev. and Communit image of happiness. a love story and a Sci - Fiin skin of fairy - tale. after half century it is difficult to give an honest verdict. because, more than an ordinary film, it is reflection of past. the errors, the costume of Ihtiander, the see, the Mexicans speaking Russian, the blue eyes of lovers, the shadows or the scientific vision of doctor Salvador are full of naivety. but the heart of beauty, as web of romance and teenager dream remains. and it is almost touching.invitation to discover the novel, it is, in same time, slice of a form of sensitivity.a testimony. or, only, part of a strange age.

Spuzzlightyear Rather unique movie about a boy who is dying of a heart condition and gets his heart replaced with shark gills! He can, now of course, breathe underwater, and is quite happy there, until of course, a GIRL gets in the way.. and then he spends a lot more time above water! The girl has a jealous suitor though, and wants no more than to get rid of this Russian Man From Atlantis. While it's certainly unique and photographed crisply, this sure does drag in places, and yes, even has musical numbers to kill the time, but you should still this for this novel exercise in Russian Science Fiction.