Maybe not in a single frame, but it clearly doesn’t take long to realize you’re watching a Sam Raimi movie. It’s what they have authors capable of making their mark on every proposal they faceperhaps to a greater extent, and understandably, when it comes to personal works rather than when it comes to commissioned works, but in all cases there is that authentic and genuine personality.
All Sam Raimi, from least to most
14 ‘Premonition’
The greatest merit of ‘Premonition’ is managing to establish itself as the worst film of Sam Raimi’s professional career Cate Blanchett as protagonist. But it is that not even she, the best actress of her generation, is able to raise from the grave this disastrous supernatural intrigue that is supported neither in her story nor in a staging as watered down as routine. The nadir of the director’s career.
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13 ‘Between love and play’
After ‘A simple plan’, one of his most inspired works, Sam Raimi signed ‘Between love and the game’, one of those commissioned films designed to exclusively show its protagonist. On this occasion, Kevin Costner was the famous character who bore all the weight of a sports drama which, although clearly too long, is presented with a certain taste, resulting particularly enjoyable thanks to a magnetic Kelly Preston who, if Had If I had more scenes, I would have ended up stealing the whole movie. Anyway, an (obvious) minor film from a Sam Raimi whose personality here is conspicuous by his absence.
12 “Oz a Fantasy World”
Butchered mercilessly by critics and largely ignored by the public, ‘Oz, a World of Fantasy’ it is a film that has the best and worst of Sam Raimi. In the first sector, and clearly, there is a beautiful prologue that invites enthusiasm and prepares for enjoyment, as well as a final climax which, despite the excess of digital effects, has strong nerves and strong doses of spectacularity. As for weaknesses, well, pretty much everything else, starting with a James Franco presentation at the Oscars that weighs down much of the a tape that, however, deserved more love than it received.
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eleven “Fast and Deadly”
Sam Raimi’s leap into the spaghetti western with ‘Fast and Deadly’ didn’t have the support of critics and audiences, but it continues to stand the test of time as daring entertainment whose main virtue is its passion for excess in the middle of the classic terrain. Irregular in pace, but always engaging in the display of typical visual follies, the film ends up convincing thanks to a cast in which, to the charisma of Sharon Stone, is added the always enormous presence of a superb Gene Hackman and an effective Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. More curious than memorable.
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10 “Drag Me to Hell”
After making a poor exit from the cinematic universe starring Spider-Man, Sam Raimi chose to go home. Terror, sweet terror. Unfortunately, this “Drag Me to Hell” is light years away from the director’s most remembered works in this genre, shining exclusively in very specific scenes, most of them related to the more exhilarating and visceral B series. Flashes of genius in a work as correct as it is forgettable.
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9 “Spider-Man 3”
A matter of expectations, problems between Sam Raimi and the producers for the imposition of villains and scripts rewritten a thousand times. The reasons why ‘Spider-Man 3’ has been beaten by a large part of the public and critics are various and known, but, nevertheless, the passage of time should help us claim with greater doses of enthusiasm a third installment which, while not touching the heels of its two predecessors, leaves no room for yawning. Not all of them are great ideas, far from it, but creations like Thomas Haden Church’s Sandman or that bombastic, multiple final matchup deserved better luck.
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8 “Hell’s Possession”
The impact ‘Infernal Possession’ had on the history of horror films in general and the eighties in particular cannot be denied, but the truth is that, over time, his ability to charm has significantly diminished. Of course, his strengths are still there, guided by the diabolical direction of Sam Raimi, but the feeling is that of attending a show that is too set for his times. In any case, it is impossible to imagine the director’s trajectory without such a startling, shameless and frantic first step.
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7 “Infernal Possession 2: Terribly Dead”
Superior to its illustrious predecessor, “Infernal Possession 2: Terrifyingly Dead” embraces the philosophy of more is more irresistible. With an infinitely higher level of self-awareness and absurdity, Sam Raimi’s film it builds from its magnificent opening scene and never descends from there until its memorable final shot. All helped in a decisive way by a plethoric Bruce Campbell with the legend mode activated. Jewel.
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6 “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”
Welcome and welcome to the Sam Raimi show. If there were any doubts about the possible lack of freedom that the magnificent director should have displayed his characteristic talent in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”, sequel to the more than extraordinary “Doctor Strange (Doctor Strange)”, all have been dispelled by the first minute.
Here we have a director having a great time with the toy that has fallen to him in the inexhaustible bag of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, signing what is, at a great distance from almost all the others, the most interesting, fun, original and daring directorial work of the fourth stage. And of the three above. A first-rate visual festival that finds its absolute pinnacle in one of those final climaxes that you wish would never end. A real joy.
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5 ‘Spiderman’
Two years after the outstanding ‘X-Men’ and one before its superb sequel (‘X-Men 2’), Sam Raimi turned ‘Spider-Man’ into a new sensational blockbuster for cinematic superheroes. A more than deserved commercial and critical victory for one of those origin stories which, before becoming pure autopilot, They exuded contagious enthusiasm and energy.direct result of an absolute curiosity on the part of the viewer.
Why it worked, Tobey Maguire did it too as an unlikely Peter Parker in this first arachnid installment that established the pillars upon which its towering continuation would be built with great wit, spectacular visuals, exact doses of comedy and a surprising ability to generate iconic images. A starting point as exemplary as it is essential for lovers of the genre.
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4 ‘Black man’
The tons of brilliance Sam Raimi displayed in his Spider-Man film adaptations especially in a ‘Spider-Man 2’ which remains one of the undeniable pinnacles of the genre already had a wonderful predecessor called ‘Darkman’. Starring Liam Neeson and Frances McDormand, both brilliant, this love letter to superhero movies found its best virtues in the passionate and emotional camera of a director obsessed with always playing to the max, placing all visual meat on the spit in a permanent state of boiling.
In short, what remains is an entertainment that does not allow respite for a second, managing to avoid the risk of yawning through the continuous movement, the unstoppable energy, the constant spectacle and the state of total inspiration of a Raimi who delivers here, without a doubt, one of his most memorable works. He long live the “Dark Man”.
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3 “A Simple Plan”
A serious candidate for a hidden and underrated gem in Sam Raimi’s vast filmography, ‘A Simple Plan’ is one of the director’s standout artistic peaks. Led by a cast in a perpetual state of grace, especially in the case of an excellent Billy Bob Thornton, this adaptation of the novel by Scott B. Smith is a thriller tremendously indebted to the Coen brothers which, however, achieves a personality of its own thanks to its magnificent story, the exemplary staging of a surprisingly restrained Sam Raimi and an admirable ability to capture you in a way that is as organic as it is effective. All in all, a good movie from start to finish.
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2 ‘Army of Darkness’
One of the most beautiful follies in the history of cinema is entitled ‘The Army of Darkness’, directed by an absolutely wild Sam Raimi, starring an impressive Bruce Campbell and it has such a number of memorable scenes that listing them seems too much of a mission impossible. Does it really have anything to do with its two predecessors in the “Infernal Possession” saga? Just sufficient. Is it the best and funniest of the trilogy? I need a bigger yes.
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1 “Spider-Man 2”
Let’s get straight to the point: ‘Spider-Man 2’ is one of the most important, inspired and complete superhero films in the history of the genre. As well as. Far, by the hair, from the imposing ‘The Dark Knight’ or ‘Avengers: Infinity War’, to cite two illustrious examples, this sequel is back to destroy the absurd cliché that sequels are never good by doubling down on efforts , the objectives and, here comes the important thing, the goals achieved with ‘Spider-Man’.
From the best possible version of Sam Raimi behind the camera to his epic final climax, including, of course, Alfred Molina’s memorable Doctor Octopus, everything in ‘Spider-Man 2’ explodes in energetic, vibrant and thrilling cinema of pure vertigo . A show from all possible points of view which results in what is by far the best of the spider hero cinematic installments… until the animation appeared.
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Throughout his career, the American writer-director has concentrated much of his efforts on combining terror, action and humor, achieving memorable results in these fields. However, we are talking about a filmmaker who has also ventured into other genres such as superheroes, fantasy or even westerns. All of this, of course, without losing its most representative essence..
With his return to the most spectacular blockbuster thanks to the remarkable ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’, Raimi’s name has regained a strength and presence it should never have lost among the public, providing him with a new opportunity to continue to shape a race of which we can’t wait to know its next stage. From the minority cult or for commercial triumph: always Raimi.
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