The Gypsy Moths

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Michelle H @RT21727552 Mar 5, 2025 This film prob fares better now than it did at the time of release because it provides a time capsule for rural America in 1969. It gives us a snapshot of postwar societal disillusion mostly of how we are supposed to fit into society & explores the mindset of what our purpose is in the middle class. We get that perspective from both woman and man, plus generationally. Beyond that, the special effects are a little dated but still interesting especially as they were shot in the “groovy” style of the time. The performances were also good & all the nudity was a well, compelling & a surprising aspect that may or may not be relevant to anything. All in all, it’s worth a watch for those who like vintage films. Those who don’t will likely struggle with it. See more Russ G @RT78760655 Feb 21, 2025 Lancaster and Kerr once again share a billing a decade after From Here to Eternity. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Apr 17, 2024 I didn't find it remotely interesting. See more Red T @RT43513976 Jul 13, 2023 I could've gave it a 3 but here's my logic: The acting is just ok. Surprisingly no one has any real chemistry, charm, or humor except for Hackman who is the only consistently good thing in this. Whenever the camera is on him it's good. Lancaster & Carr have presence but no chemistry. Lancaster almost has no dialogue in this and no character which was bizarre. He doesn't even say anything for like 20 minutes in. Everyone is pretty one dimensional. The music isn't good. While it's memorable it sounds so out of place and feels like its the theme song for a 70's soap opera and not for a thriller/drama about skydivers. The cinematography isn't bad but its frustrating. First off, Frankenheimer's style doesn't fit the romance drama moments which is most of the film. His style is suited for action/thrillers or movies with surreal plots to them. This doesn't have that at all and it feels distinct but out of place. Second, the romance/drama scenes are just ok/boring. Finally, the skydiving scenes are hit or miss. Some are cool but the projection shots take you out of the experience and more importantly they aren't that distinct. Once you've seen one or two jumps you've kind of seen them all and they look very similar (there is 6-7 jumps in this). So it loses its excitement. Finally the biggest flaws is the subpar pacing and editing. After the first 2 minute jump the next hour is nothing but romance/drama followed by nonstop sky diving which feels like its trying to over compensate for going so slow the first hour. This feels like this is trying to be something similar to Rush (2011) and can't figure out how to make the skydiving thriller elements and romance drama work together. It literally feels like someone took a romance drama and a skydiving thriller and pasted them together. And the odd thing is the skydiving scenes don't even have any buildup they just follow in nonstop rapid succession which is bizarre. I honestly thought the movie skipped a scene because of how abrupt it cuts to the next one. This is majority a romance drama also ironically. Karr & Lancaster's romance felt like it could've been cut almost completely, it doesn't make it clear why he decided to not pull his cord, it jumps around constantly with the three romance's and never makes them feel like they compliment each other, and the strip club scene feels so out of place and drags a bit also. Skip this mess. This should be remade with Ron Howard directing and Tom Cruise starring. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 Jul 15, 2022 The Gypsy Moths is an okay film. It is about three skydivers and their travelling thrill show who barnstorm through a small midwestern town one Fourth of July weekend. Burt Lancaster and Gene Hackman give decent performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. John Frankenheimer did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the action and drama. See more delysid d @RT67044741 Aug 12, 2019 one of the many great hidden gems of the great hackman! See more Read all reviews

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