The Return Of Captain Invincible.

**Steve Thompson** · 20th January 2008, 02:04 AM

I remember watching this film many years ago, must have been the late 80's, but have not seen the whole film since. It is Christopher Lee's and Alan Arkins performances that I remember mainly and that wonderful song sung by Mr Lee at the end.
My memory of it as a whole was rather vague. But I can remember thinking that it was a bit of a dissapointment. I have just recently purchased it on DVD, my intention being really just to enjoy Mr Lee's performance of that song again. After watching it this evening, I found that I actually enjoyed the whole movie a second time round. Yes, it did suffer I think from a production point of view and some of the gags were a bit leaden and drawn out. But I also thought that some gags really worked well. I thought the songs were good and in the right hands, this could well have been a minor classic. Mr Lee and Mr Arkins perforemances were excellent and very funny. The running gag with each of Mr Midnights unusual pets being fed to each other as the film progressed was rather clever.
Alan Arkin has always been one of my favourite actors. He seems to have an edgy side to his comedy. When you watch him, you are not absolutely sure what he's going to do next.
I think this was the first time I had seen Christopher Lee in a comedy ... and singing... and was pleasantly surprised when I first saw it all those years ago. This time round I am able to appreciate it more and found the whole thing very enjoyable.
I have just finished playing the last song of the film several times. Christopher Lee's performance of that song is such a highlite. And what a voice.
Does anyone else have a view on this film.

**Kaitlin Wright** · 20th January 2008, 03:26 PM

I haven't seen it I guess I'll have to see if I can find a copy. I love Mr Lee's singing, would be interesting.

**Steve Thompson** · 20th January 2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaitlin Wright

I haven't seen it I guess I'll have to see if I can find a copy. I love Mr Lee's singing, would be interesting.

Hi Kaitlin.
You must see it, if only for Mr Lees comic turn and that song, It's great. If you like The Rocky Horror Show you will like this. I think their is a clip on Utube of this song.

**Kaitlin Wright** · 22nd January 2008, 01:49 PM

Hi steve Thanks for the heads up on the You tube, I saw the clip and I have got to see this film It is available on amazon so, I ordered it this morning. Mr Lee does a great job, and the song is just hysterical. Thanks again

**Steve Thompson** · 22nd January 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaitlin Wright

Hi steve Thanks for the heads up on the You tube, I saw the clip and I have got to see this film It is available on amazon so, I ordered it this morning. Mr Lee does a great job, and the song is just hysterical. Thanks again

No problem, glad to be of help. Let me know what you thought of the film as a whole.
I think it really has some very funny moments in it. The highlight being his song.

**Don Boycik** · 23rd January 2008, 01:36 AM

actually i think that's the BEST part of the whole movie! i bought it on dvd a few yrs. ago & i think the movie is just TERRIBLE! my brother is a HUGE "Rocky Horror" Fan & even HE thinks the film is crap. when watching it though it DOES look like Mr. Lee had a LOT of fun doing it though.

! buut i do have one ? is the dvd still in print? i have seen NO store sell it for Quite a few yrs.

**Helen Dyer** · 23rd January 2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Boycik

buut i do have one ? is the dvd still in print? i have seen NO store sell it for Quite a few yrs.

I haven't seen this film yet (terrible admission); though I have had it for a while now, (do need to make time one of these days). The DVD is still in print. I got my copy from Amazon.com, and they still carry it.....

Cheers,
Helen

**Isabel Alves** · 23rd January 2008, 10:48 PM

I acquired a VHS there is more or less one year. I bought of Amazon. Certainly that song is the outstanding point of the film. I cannot say a lot more , because the film is only in English.

**Steve Thompson** · 24th January 2008, 11:33 AM

The DVD I have has been specially done for widescreen, with director supervising.
It really is a good quaility DVD. I got it off Ebay. I think that most of the songs are very well written and sung, Mr Lee's turn being the best of the bunch. I also like the song "In To The Blue".

One other thing, I know now where they got the idea for The Incredibles, which I also like.