What’s Aged the Best?
Frank Doubleday’s Romero, the score, deleted material, fatal catchphrase, military base, Kurt Russell, and soundtrack
In the discussion (8)
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- Romero is praised as perfectly balanced between an extreme look and an ordinary accountant-like voice. — Bill Simmons
- His first-line physical flourish and the finger exchange remain memorable. — Bill Simmons
- The deleted bank-robbery opening is valued as an extra seven minutes for fans. — Bill Simmons
- Every character who tells Snake they heard he was dead eventually dies, creating a recurring kiss-of-death phrase. — Bill Simmons
- The Gulf Fire plane and the Duke’s car are added to the list of designs that still hold up. — Bill Simmons
- Hawk’s military installation and its sweeping helicopter-preparation shots remain an unimproved dystopian base design. — Chris Ryan
- Kurt Russell’s Snake performance is judged capable of making him a star even if released today. — Chris Ryan
- The synth score remains futuristic, frightening, and musically influential. — Bill Simmons