Review of Matango

Matango (1963)
7/10
A fungus amongus
20 July 1999
We have a yacht cruise that wrecks on a deserted island. We have a skipper;a goofy first mate who constantly wears a hat;a singing/movie(?) star;a plain down to earth girl; and wait a minute! This isn't Gilligan's Island! But now we know where the "inspiration"(rip off)came from!

This movie has a bad rap and it is undeserved. When I was growing up it was on about 8 times a year on saturday afternoons.Upon repeated viewings you can see what you missed when you were younger. Claustrophobia,reverting back to savagery madness,the ever present rain with its shadows of hopelessness and those rassin' frassin' mushrooms!! Got to admit the walking mushrooms are quite funny.

But this movie packs quite a punch as it races to the end. The last 10 minutes will stay with you for a while.It is available on VHS.
1 out of 2 found this helpful. Was this review helpful? Sign in to vote.
Permalink

Recently Viewed