While I have never been a huge fan of Science Fiction
writings, I could be changing my approach. This next movie comes from the mind
of author Philip K. Dick (Blade Runner) and offers a glimpse of the reality we
are living in today (even if the sheep want to ignore it). Next up for review
is the 2014 film Radio Free Albemuth.
Plot/ Berkeley record store clerk Nick Brady begins to
experience strange visions from an entity he calls VALIS that cause him to
uproot his family and move to Los Angeles where he becomes a successful music
company executive. With the help of best friend, science-fiction writer Philip
K. Dick himself and a mysterious woman named Silvia, Nick finds himself drawn
into a dangerous political-mystical conspiracy of cosmic proportions.
Let me start by saying that I have never read this book and
cannot tell you how close the adaptation is to what was written. Although, in
this case, I may decide to pick it up and read it, as the idea and storyline
definitely felt real and reminded me of some of the weirdness we are
experiencing in society today. This was an entertaining journey to watch with
an intriguing and layered storyline, solid performances, outstanding
characterizations, great visuals and a big budget feel. Sure, as a character
and story driven movie, it does lack a tremendous amount of action, but that
does nothing to bring the film down. In the end, this mixture of political and
theological intrigue, conspiracy theories, and historical philosophical and subliminal
messages plays out in an educational and entertaining manner, and is a must see
for everyone. Check it out!
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