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Show "1 OtRONicU FwdAy, January Pwjt tkjtn Now film s By Scott Rivers Chronicle staff writer 22, 1988 f to d good start 9 i gf The Hidden New Line Cinema Produced by Robert Shaye Directed by Jack Sholder Starring Michael Nouri, Kyle MacLachan 1988-ioff to a great start with this imaginative, s tradition. thriller in the finest Described in advertisements as a cross between The Terminator and Invasion oj the Body Snatchers, The Hidden is characteristic of neither of those films and goes in admirably offbeat directions. Unpredictable from start to finish, the unusual plot centers on a series of violent murders in Los Angeles. Police detective Michael Nouri understandably wants to get to the bottom of all this mayhem, but has no idea where to start. Enter "FBI agent" Kyle MacLachan, who has been tracking this mysterious killer from an unworldly origin. That's where the fun begins and the plot synopsis ends. The twists and turns in Bob Hunt's ingenious script are numerous, as Nouri and MacLachan (two minor actors who deliver performances) track their interchangeable prey through the L.A. streets. Under Jack Sholder's taut, direction, the violent action a terrific at move clip highlighted by some sequences Also memorable is Michael exhilarating gunplay. Convertino's intentionally cliched, yet riveting score. Though perhaps a bit gory in spots, The Hidden never runs out of energy or imagination. This is great entertainment and most deserving of its cult status. Don't miss it. action-packe- d vie better-than-expect- ed self-assur- ed affair that squanders Dan Aykroyd and Walter Matthau star in 77ie Cohci Trip, a disappointing, Matthau's talents and only rarely showcases Aykroyd's genius. Aykroyd plays an escapee from a a who Hills as mental institution Beverly psychiatrist. masquerades hit-and-m- iss Moonstruck off-the-w-all MGM-U- A Produced and Directed by Norman Jewison Starring Cher, Nicolas Cage Director Norman Jewison's latest film easily ranks as his best work since 1984's A Solider's Story. It is also Jewison's most uncharacteristic film, something which he has never done before a romantic --comedy. Happily, he reveals a 3064 Highland Or. SLC, Utah 84106 3 484-807- (next to Villa Theatre) Main Street North Conway fyl.H. 03860 ' playful sense of humor, and the results are delightful. Cher portrays a Brooklyn widow who accepts a marriage Danny Aiello. However, it turns proposal from middle-age- d is out Aiello's mother dying in Sicily and he must fly over for her last rites. In the meantime, he asks Cher to invite estranged brother Nicolas Cage to their wedding. Cher does invite Cage and they fall in love. "That's amore!" The film benefits from a strong ensemble of fine actors, highlighted by a pair of excellent performances by Olympia Dukakis and Vincent Gardenia (as Cher's parents). Cher also proves once again that she is a talented comedienne who has a flair for raised eyebrows and sharp dialogue. If there's a flaw; it's Cage's overacting in his early Hours: M-- F 10 INTERNMONM am-7p- m Sat & Sun 9 am-- 7 pm NSOUNTMM EQUIPhKENf INC. rental program Cross country & Winter camping i vifx mm 1 The Couch Trip Orion Produced by Lawrence Gordon Directed by Michael Ritchie Starring Dan Aykroyd, Walter Matthau all wm Slide show featuring Eric Perlman full sly admission. off-the-w- off all Backcountry Skis & Boots lecturing on his successful ascent of Jade Dragon Peak, China $2.50 at the door Monday, Jan 25 7:30 pm. BEHS Auditorium self-consciou- This disappointing, contrived Dan Aykroyd vehicle finds the comedian as an escaped loony who, amazingly enough, becomes a bogus Beverly Hills psychiatrist and radio call-i- n celebrity. The film is at its funniest when director Michael Ritchie allows Aykroyd a free rein for his talents. see "films" on page nine Great Savings On Rock Climbing Shoes until 13188 20 scenes in which he pathetically and attempts to imitate Marlon Brando from A Streetcar Named Desire. As in Peggy Sue Got Married, you want to beat Cage with a stick and tell him to mellow out. Luckily, Jewison eventually does the job for us, and the "runaway actor" manages to be quite likable as the romantic opera buff. Overall, Moonstruck is irresistably charming and, at times, deeply hilarious. The performances alone justify the price of SAY a n;w.i.h;mi!il'ii Sli Willi rm A TTTT i ma 5 RTfll.M,ril.Vi-'--ib).L-- vA ' COIPV WD HE. 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