Condorman: The Underrated Superhero Classic - A Retrospective Review!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Join us as we travel back in time to revisit the classic 1980 superhero spy movie 'Condorman'! In this UA-cam video, we'll take a retrospective look at this underrated gem of a film and explore why it deserves more love and attention from movie fans. From the colorful characters to the thrilling action sequences, we'll break down what makes 'Condorman' a classic of the superhero genre. We'll also dive into the making of the film, including its origins as a comic book and the special effects used to bring Condorman's high-flying adventures to life. Whether you're a longtime fan of the movie or a newcomer curious about this 80s classic, this UA-cam video is the ultimate guide to 'Condorman.' So grab your wings and join us for a trip down memory lane with 'Condorman: The Retrospective Review!' #Condorman #Superhero #SpyMovie #RetrospectiveReview #80sMovies #Classic #UnderratedGem #SpecialEffects #ComicBook #Adventure #Action #UA-camVideo" retrospective movie review of the classic Walt Disney movie Condorman from 1981 starring Michael Crawford as woody Wilkins a comic book artist turned Superhero spy and Oliver Reed as his nemesis, love interest Natalia is played by Barbara Carrera
Directed by Charles jarott
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It's nonstop comical chaos when a comic book artist bumbles his way into international espionage after adopting the identity of CONDORMAN, one of his comic book characters. And when a beautiful Russian spy wants him to help her defect, his life explodes into more fantasy and excitement than all of his comic strips put together. Full of laughs, special effects and danger, CONDORMAN is a high-flying adventure the whole family will enjoy.
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@@bluedale6563 thanks 🙏 glad you enjoyed it thanks for commenting and for watching ! 👍
I love Condor man when I was a kid my friend had the comic books of the movie I could see this becoming a reboot and instead of making it very humorous I would make it a little bit more serious make it serious but with Wise Cracks
I grew up on Disney live-action films: there was a shopping center with a movie multiplex in its basement, kitty-corner from our five-building mid-rise apartment complex, so every Saturday throughout the mid-to-late ‘70s and into the early ‘80s Mom and I would cross the street to see a film … _The Love Bug, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Freaky Friday, Candleshoe_ (my favorite), _The Shaggy D.A., The Cat from Outer Space_ (my other two favorites), _The Happiest Millionaire_ (for which I owned the soundtrack album, to which I can probably still remember most of the lyrics, an absolute favorite), _The Million Dollar Duck, Napoleon and Samantha_ (my favorite, in case I hadn’t mentioned having one yet), _Escape to Witch Mountain, The Bears and I,_ and yes, indeed, _Condorman._
I didn’t understand the hate _Condorman_ got, or what a few of my idiot classmates thought was so great instead about _The Canonball Run_ or some other lowbrow nonsense two or three of them enjoyed. I pretty much ignored whatever stigma there supposedly was among preadolescents against Disney films, and I guess as the times changed I simply grew more out-of-step with the times. I’d been perfectly happy in the warm, good-natured, well-intentioned world of ‘60s and ‘70s Disney live action, and I probably still would be today … which is wild, because at 13 I discovered Buñuel and Bergman and Truffaut, and fell in love with that movie world too, and in ‘84 _Repo Man_ changed my life … so I guess it was art films and cult films and Disney live action and nothing in between.
So by 1981, to others _Condorman_ may have felt like a throwback, but I’d have loved it if people-at least in the movies-could have remained for the most part kind, and the world less cruel, for just a little while longer.
In fact, the more the world becomes this ugly, dreary, corporate place, the more necessary it feels to have art which illuminates another way.
Yep you got that right. Corporate mentality destroying creativity
You don’t need to thank me for my patience. I know how much you enjoy doing these retro reviews and how much work you put in to them. Keep it up your doing great. From your understanding wife.
My very first trip to the cinema. Ah the memories. Great work.
+TheBoru1976 thank yoi glad you enjoyed it 👍🎥🎥🎬
Watched this movie yesterday and I'm surprised to see how much history there is around it.
Glad I found your channel through It and I'm gonna watch all your retrospectives on the movie I've seen 👍
Thanks for your kind comments and I really appreciate the feedback 🙏Glad you’re enjoying my content and channel.
Saw this in the cinema when it came out….. I barely remember anything about it but the opening credits!!!!!
Condorman is as you say a forgotten flawed gem.
Frank Spencer -sorry Crawford was a terrific leading man long before this, his turn in Hello Dolly (65?) Is superb but that movie thankfully sank. His acrobatic and comic skills put to good use in condorman with Reed as a worthy villain. They had a long working relationship that went back to the sixties and the work both did with Michael winner(death wish) CM is in some respects a proto-Incredibles movie very in on the jokes and a little to offbeat to be massively popular & it was competing against Raiders and for your eyes only.
I'd forgotten James Hampton in it. He has best line as I recall "yes everyone knows comic book characters aren't real..." Which I found really funny and droll .
Thanks for great review of often forgotten flawed gem
Excellent work Mat!
High praise indeed 👍🎬😎 thank you 🙏
it's mad how my fave disney movies from that era were all the "bombs": Black Hole, Tron & Condorman
I think they have aged gracefully 👍 thanks for the comment 🙏I especially appreciate Tron more than I did when was a kid.
Condorman is still one of my favorite childhood favorite films! I absolutely love this movie!
That’s great 😀 there is so much love for this childhood classic 👍😎
Good, video, really enjoyed it. I just about recall seeing the film as a kid. Watched a programme on Channel 5, this evening, about Michael Crawford. My wife told me that her late father - Derek Botell, had Condor Man's wings from the movie, stored in their garage. He worked on the flying effects. He also did the first 2 Superman movies and Flash Gordon, as well as many other films and TV which he wasn't credited for, including Some Mothers Do Ave 'Em. Think he also worked on a Pink Panther film, as he was used as an extra in one scene.
Fantastic facts ! I knew the crew from superman worked on the flying rigs. I’m sure the prop store would be very interested in the wings !!! Glad you enjoyed it and came across it thanks to channel 5 🙏Thanks for watching .
As a child fan of the movie, PLEASE ask your wife to preserve those wings. They are a part of Disney history. I would be saddened to see them thrown away. Fun fact: a fan of the movie made a working replica and showed up at a comic con wearing them. There is a video on UA-cam showing how they work. I was amazed that they open up just as smoothly as the ones in the film.
The first Marvel movie, a masterpiece.
Fab film 🍿 great review and very fair
Thanks a lot 🤩 glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for commenting 🙏
Thanks Mat. never seen it but will now.
Ah ! Ralph fiennes not for a very longtime will take a look again thanks for the recommendation
I loved this film. Tell me how you use movie clips and not get the video removed? I want to use a really short clip in an edit and worry about getting removed.
+TimFromWales if it’s classed as fair use you should be fine ! there no easy answer as a mine field unfortunately 👍🎬🎥
I’m a huge fan of this film, and I still have a crush on Michael Crawford. It’s a movie worth seeing despite its flaws - which are not as many as other films.
Emily Greene thanks for the comments and for watching. I have a huge soft spot for Condorman 🙏👍
So am I. And as a guy, I found Barb Carrera soooo hot. And she really did play a Bond girl in the movie "Never say never again." I am glad Disney managed to hire her for the role. She played Natalia very well.
It was a good movies adventures funny, love, frienship amazing gadgets i recorded from tv t vhs my one og my favorite movies i saw one sterling car kitt in a mechanical shop and i said that is condorman car
Wow you’ve seen the kit car that’s cool 😎 thanks for the comments. Condorman is very much a loved movie 👍thanks for watching 🙏
Robert Pattinson was in talks to star in a Condorman reboot.
Think I’d possibly love to see that ! Instead of him playing Batman! Although he was great ! Thanks for the comment and for watching 👍
@@MatsMovieReviews love from a real Condorman fan.
It was always odd as a kid watching Frank Spencer putting on a bad American accent and pretending to be a hero. But the car chase was always fun to watch. Other then that the poster was great but that's about it for me.
Hi yes very true ! We each have our own memories and nostalgia!
Welcome to the channel and thank you for your comments much appreciated 👍🎥🎬
That's OK-I'm enjoying your work!
Banana Man thank you ! Lots more in the pipeline . Good to hear thanks again 👍🎞👌
Alright you wonder why they CIA spent so much money uncommon Dorman's gadgets and everything they wanted Woody to go get Natalia and he claims he wasn't going to go unless he got what he designed for condorman that's what they were discussing with Woody and his home if I don't get these I don't get the bear what he stated obviously the bear must have been very valuable to the CIA
A terrible movie...like the Herbie flicks. Seriously, the mid-to-late 70s and 80s were awful for Disney. Many cinema-goers have totally forgotten what Disney was back then. As to Tron, the movie was a breath of fresh air, sadly, the story was a let-down....
+Truthseeker1515 certainly a challenging time for the house of mouse! However as bad a Condorman can be at times the set pieces deserve some kudos surely ? Nostalgia aside it’s an interesting movie purely to demonstrate Disney’s cheesiest moments
theone Andonly I totally agree. This movie was way up on my list of favourites when I was a kid in the 80’s. I thought the idea of a KGB agent defecting to the West to be super exciting, and I loved the action and car chase scenes. My sons are 8 and 5 now and I totally intend on showing it to them in the next few years.
Back in the early days of VHS some friends of mine had this film and talked about it all the time.
Because the movie bombed so hard at the cinema. I’m guessing a lot of people were introduced to Condorman. On it VHS rental and home video release ! Thanks for sharing and for the view 👍😎🙏
I have lost count of how many times I watched this as a kid. Definitely one of my favourite movies along with others such as indiana jones and biggles. This generation cant seem to appreciate the movie for what it was back then. For example, for me an old movie before my generation would have been spartacus, however i could still appreciate that back in the day when that came out, it would have been good. Just because the graphics werent upto standard for ny generation doesnt mean it wasnt good at some point.
Couldn’t agree more ! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching 🙏
I was born in '81. My first exposure to this cinematic awesomeness was on ABC Sunday Night Movies when i was around six or so. I lived it then., and still love it now. I would love to see a MCU reboot!
Thanks for sharing and for watching 🙏appreciate the comment! 👍
I got here through Oliver Harper. Great review especially the history of the cast.
Keep it up I love it!
Hi thank you for your kind comments and glad you enjoyed the review 👍😎 lots more content coming best Mat 👍🎥🎬
I recorded it to vhs and watched this movie a few times and never forgot about it. Great movie. Wish it had more movies
And four years later Inspector Gadget was created who also wears a trench 🧥 Go go Gadget mobile!
The first movie I saw without my parents in cinema in 1981. We had a small cinema only 200 yards from where I lived in England. It closes a few years later and was converted into a mosque which it still is. I didn't think much the film at the time and still don't either....
Thanks for sharing and for watching 🙏 we can’t all agree but that’s ok 👍
It’s not underrated
Depending on your perspective, do you like the movie ? or are you not a fan. With score of 5.6 on IMDb, personally I would say it is. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I adore this movie it was my fave as a kid
Great taste 🙏thanks for commenting and for sharing and for watching 👍
Corny but slightly underrated super hero film
Definitely underrated! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments! 🙏
Was he in Oliver Twist.. Whaaaaa?
Fact ! He was ! Thanks for commenting and watching
A great family movie to watch. Yes, the special effects of that era do appear rather dated now. Apart from that, it was a pretty decent action movie. Especially the Porsche scene which was so well choreographed. I can watch that repeatedly and not get bored.
Thanks sharing so please to here that ! Thanks for watching 👍🙏
Dude. You really now how to pick em! I loved this movie as a kid and forgot all about it. Cheers
Justin Nelson so glad it brought back great memories for you ! I had a blessed childhood movie education! Thanks for your comments and once again thanks for watching 🙏👍😎
Great review, I didn't know they'd greenlit a sequel before they sadly cancelled it.
Yes Disney did get a little ahead of them self’s ! Thanks glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comments 🙏
Wore out the vhs version of this as a kid. Was also a big phantom of the opera fan - never realized that this was the same Michael Crawford...
Michael is truly talented guy 👍 so glad you found the retrospective informative 🙏thanks for watching
Same for me. I thought the guy in the play was just another guy with the same name. Imagine my shock when MULTIPLE sources online show it was this same actor.
I used to watch on syndicated TV as a kid. Loved it.
Another fan that’s great hear ! Thanks for commenting and for watching🙏👍😎
I didn't know that Disney's movies from that era were office flops, for me just being Disney movies were a guarantee that they would fun and exciting movies. Those movies were in fact really popular in the videoclubs where I lived, with most of them hired always hired and because you couldn't reserve them you had to be lucky to have them available when you made your visit.
its true as I mentioned in the video classics such as Tron struggled to find its audience and most made their money back on video rental. Disney were clever as they always limited the number of copies available to video stores and they were expensive for independent video stores to keep lots of copies, this made them more desirable for the viewer and buying a video was not an option believe it or not
times before Disney+ !! thanks for the comment and for watching 👍
You can buy or rent Condorman on Google Play; which means you can get it essentially for free (by redeeming Google Opinion rewards.)
Steve Jordan good to know 👍 thanks for sharing 🙏😎
loved this film as a kid. pure nostalgia fun
Thanks for sharing. And thanks for the comment and for watching. Love condorman !
The late 70s and the early 80s were a bad time for Disney. Another disappointment from the same era was "Unidentified Flying Oddball".
Wow that is a blast !!! It was released in the uk as the spaceman and King Arthur 👍 😔with a strong British cast including Jim dale from the carry on movies 😂thanks watching and the comments 🙏