Creature from the Black Lagoon

Earlier today, I completed my first live tweet film review, of Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). I think it went well, but I am sure I will continue to refine my approach with these things. For example I decided to start hashtagging the tweets a reasonable amount into the film.

I thought I would share the tweet review here as well. Simply because a lot of you may not have twitter or have been online when I was reviewing the film. Plus I have been posting my reviews of all of the Universal Horror films on here, so didn’t want this one to miss out.

Alrighty so the vote for which film I would live tweet ended in a deadlock between JAWS 3 and CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. Coin flip time

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

And the winner is… CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

What's your favourite Universal Horror flick? I got THE WOLF MAN #1, followed by DRACULA

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Woah, crazy cool start about the birth of the earth. Was not expecting that.

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Some pretty dodgy paleontology practices taking place. Dr Alan Grant would not approve.

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Dialogue has that delightful Universal Horror clunkiness.

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

These Universal Horror films always look bloody incredible. So sharply shot

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Old mate about to go scuba diving in a place called the Black Lagoon, a place no one had ever returned from… 5 bucks says this goes badly

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

The underwater photography is pretty incredible for a film of this vintage #blacklagoon

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Of all Universal's incredible creature design, this creature may be the coolest of the lot. #blacklagoon

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Often the women characters in Universal Horror flicks are relatively strong characters. This one, not so much thus far. #blacklagoon

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This man in the rubber suit is bringing back memories of the awesomeness that is @josswhedon's CABIN IN THE WOODS #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

None of the Universal are particularly fast paced, but this one seems slower than most. #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Personal bickering between the scientists takes up a bit too much time.Would prefer some more rubber suit man mashings. #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

the creature design really is something else. Costume looks really great close up. #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Those two scientist dudes finally punched on. Bit of a crappy fight though. Good guy via knockout in the first round #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

In contrast, this underwater fight scene is fantastic. Underwater fight scenes are hard to pull off. Just ask THUNDERBALL #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Woah, I thought this film was about to end, but then rubber suit stole the girl. That would be a pretty dark ending #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Pretty interesting finish actually #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Overall, the film is rightfully iconic, even if it is a touch below the absolute best of the Universal's Horror output #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Verdict: Stubby of Reschs #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

Be sure to hit me up here if you have any suggestions of films for me to live tweet. #blacklagoon

— Tim @ Beermovie.net (@beer_movie) May 23, 2013

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9 responses

theipc May 23, 2013 at 11:52 pm | Reply

This is great!!

Hey – be sure to check your email when you have a sec.
fernandorafael May 24, 2013 at 4:19 am | Reply

I wasn’t online for your live-tweeting but I’m glad you posted those here. Thanks! And cool post 😉
1. Beer Movie June 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm | Reply
  
  Cheers Fernando, glad you enjoyed it. Definitely looking to do more of these.
mikeyb185 May 24, 2013 at 7:13 am | Reply

Haha this is great
1. Beer Movie June 5, 2013 at 3:46 pm | Reply
  
  Cheers man. There will be more coming. Hoping to set up a poll for the next choice soon.
filmhipster May 24, 2013 at 11:42 am | Reply

HA!!!!!! This is awesome man!!!!! Great stuff!!!
1. Beer Movie June 5, 2013 at 3:47 pm | Reply
  
  Thankyou sir. Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more of these coming.
Sir Phobos May 25, 2013 at 2:02 pm | Reply

Makes me want to watch it. I’ve actually never seen it.
1. Beer Movie June 5, 2013 at 3:47 pm | Reply
  
  Well I definitely recommend you do. Absolutely love these Universal Horror flicks.