While most films deal with real, physical threats from other people or nature, some are brave, or perhaps nonsensical enough, to focus on objects that only exist to be an extension of the human experience.
9) The Delorean - Back to the Future
Allegedly in its first draft, the problematic time machine was a refrigerator. After fears of parental groups and the thought that refrigerators are pretty boring, the Delorean was designated as the de facto time machine device for the future. A hot tub doesn't have the same coolness factor.
8) Wilson - Cast Away
Hopefully most of us will never be stranded on a deserted island with little more than coconuts and FedEx boxes to keep us company. Thus, Wilson becomes not only an important part in keeping Tom Hanks' sanity but also for the audience to experience just how batshit delirious he has become.
7) Necronomicon - Army of Darkness
If only Ash would have paid attention to the sacred words: Klaatu barada nikto, or necktie, whichever, causing the dead to rise from the earth and lay siege upon the primitive screwheads. Bruce's pal Sam Raimi should have advised: 'With great power comes great responsibility.' Or maybe that's a drinking logo.
6) Christine - Christine
Much like most (okay, some) girls in high school, Christine is very protective of her friends and especially her own image. Fortunately, I didn't go to school with any '50s Plymouth Furies. But if you do, it might be best to stay clear. And don't piss her off.
5) Event Horizon - Event Horizon
You must feel bad for those poor souls who are tasked with searching abandoned space vessels in the not too distant future. But while 'Alien' only had a ... well, alien, to deal with, the ship Event Horizon has been to hell and back and it's thirst for blood is unquenchable using its occupants as proxies for its bidding and randomly releasing 'Shining' levels of blood flooding the corridors. So, I guess stay away from any space ship. Ever.
4) The Rug - The Big Lebowski
It's rough being a no-good slacker in Los Angeles. It's worse when a couple of thugs break in for money and then relieve themselves on your floor's central piece. "That rug really tied the room together."
3) Andy/Buzz/et al. - Toy Story
While they are not inanimate in the same way some of these other entries are, Mr. Potato Head or Rex have no reason to be sentient. And perhaps they are not. Maybe the Toy Story series, soon to include another questionable sequel, takes place in some sort of alternate universe where dogs and cats do actually live in harmony.
2) The Top - Inception
For the next few decades until the next mindblowing Chris Nolan film comes out, the ending of 'Inception' will likely be more hotly debated than why Phil Hartman died and why all celebrities seem to be total dicks. But for the top, or totem in the movie, it has a curious effect of cluing the audience into what is happening while simultaneously dismissing all those theories you had. And just FYI, it totally dropped at the end of the film.
1) Any haunted house
Demons or spirits I can somewhat understand. A house that is inherently evil and wants to dismember it occupants and guests seems rather counterproductive. All that maintenance and upkeep takes people. Think it though next time Amityville house.
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