Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Ploydsge just watch it!

Sarita Rafferty There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Janis One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

dansview I loved the movie. I don't claim that it's perfect or even that it's great art. I don't care. I feel that it conveyed the longing for love better than almost anything I've seen.Vincent Spano's ethnic looks and convincing innocence are a winning combination in this one. Corey Haim was one of the only other people of that era who could convey fresh innocence, ableit in a younger form. But here, Spano does it as a graduate student.Virginia Madsen is stunningly fresh-faced and seems to have no makeup on.Most of these reviews have been about Peter O'toole. OK, first off, we should be aware that those of us who are not English are intrigued by his English accent, because to us it seems charming. To a Brit, it may seem rather normal and not affect their impression at all.But for me it wasn't his accent that exuded charm. It was his facial expressions when he was listening to someone else talk. His portrayal of the character's empathy and loneliness was brilliant.I also enjoyed the woodsy college setting of U.C. Santa Cruz, the classical music, the portrayal of a professor's lifestyle, and the beach setting.People are complaining about the soundtrack, but I liked it. It fit the time period and added to the wonderment of fresh love.I did feel like there were some awkward acting moments for both Spano and Hemingway, but I got through them. I think they should have made the Mariel Hemingway character a bit older and sweeter, so that perhaps O'toole really could have taken her seriously and it wouldn't have creeped us out.The message that we are much more than our bodily form came across with feeling,without slamming home the point.What I also noticed, that no one else has mentioned, is the cycle of life. O'toole had his chance for young love and now it was someone else's chance. You can't go backward. There will always be a new young person in front of you, living out what you once had, or perhaps what you never had and wish you could have another chance at. Such is life.

myfrybread This is hands down my favorite film! I rarely watch a film more than once, but 'Creator' is a film that I have watched over and over again and will never tire of it or the feelings it provokes.I don't think I can top the reviews already written and was delighted to know that others felt the way that I did about this film.Romantic, heartwarming, profound, funny, thought-provoking are just a few words that come to mind to describe this film. The character's all work so well together and the film follows the book very closely.What can I say about Peter O'Toole that hasn't been said before, he is truly at the top of my list for greatest actor in the industry. A sexy man in his 70's? Yep! I hope our screen's will be graced yet again with another movie by this fine actor.For those who have not seen this under-rated film, try to get a copy of it for your classic film library. Be prepared to laugh, cry and think when seeing this delightful, profound film. This is a film you can sit down and watch with you children and grandchildren.....and dear "Lucy", that we all could be loved as this "character" was loved.

vzetznk The only reason I give it as low as mark as 8 is because some of the interplay between Spano and Madsen threatens to get sugary enough to put a diabetic into a coma. Some of their dialog causes involuntary shudders also, but O'Toole is spectacular in it, as is most of the cast. A film about what truly makes up the substance of life, and does it with style, wit, and charm.Hemmingway is also pretty good, particularly considering her age and level of experience at the time, in bringing the impetuous and vivacious "Melli" to life. But this is O'Toole's film. If you find yourself disliking his character, be concerned. Highly recommended.

kellye2003 Creator is one of only a handful of films that I would call original. The characters are complex and three-dimensional, genuine and intriguing (some of the best performances I've ever seen, especially Peter O'Toole). The story, too, is genuine, using everyday people and circumstances to approach powerful themes. What I appreciate most, however, is that the film is deep without being pretentious, and philosophical without losing its entertainment value. Creator is often underrated, probably because it strays from the structure that man moviegoers have come to rely on in a feature film, but it deserves a lot of credit, and is one of the most creative, insightful, and overall extraordinary films I've ever seen.