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PSYCH-OUT: Â"Love and HaightÂ" Featurette Original Theatrical Trailer THE TRIP: Audio Commentary with Director/Producer Roger Corman Â"Tune In, Trip OutÂ" Featurette Psychedelic Film Effects Psychedelic Light Box American Cinematographer Article

Customer Reviews

Energetic, riveting look at the swinging 60s.

Reviewed by S. Spears, 2009-12-29

Susan Strasberg plays Jenny Davis, a young woman who runs away from home, and lands in San Francisco. Jenny's looking for her brother, an eccentric artist with a host of problems. Jenny is deaf, and has to struggle to communicate with those around her. She meets a hippie named Stoney, who is the leader of a psychedelic rock band. Stoney is touched by the waifish Jenny's situation, and offers her a place to stay. He also wants to help Jenny locate her brother. But that's easier said than done, especially since violent thugs are after Jenny's brother.

The stellar cast of this movie, makes it the classic that it is. Jack Nicholson as Stoney, is in rare form. Even back when this movie was made, Nicholson's unique brand of screen charisma, was already evident. It's no wonder that he went on to become an acting legend. Bruce Dern also gives a notable performance, as Jenny's brother, Dave. Bruce deftly conveys the manic, electric energy, that radiates from Dave. Susan Strasberg did a good job of portraying the frightened, yet determined urchin, Jenny. But she doesn't shine as brightly as her co-stars do.

The plot of this film is beside the point. It's really a celebration of the 60s counterculture, and the wild lifestyles of it's participants in Haight Ashbury. The stoned hippies, love-ins, psychedelic art and music, etc., were all the main focus of this movie. I was a youngster back in late 60s. So I knew how it was then, and this movie gives an accurate account of that time-period. That era was wild and thrilling, to say the least. I recommend this film, to those that want to see how off-beat the 60s really were. Especially if you're a Jack Nicholson fan.

excellent

Reviewed by William R. Nicholas, 2009-12-16

I unfortuantely have yet to see Psych Out, and when I do I will edit this in.

But in the Trip, Peter Fonda takes LSD in 1967 to deal with his divorce, guided by Bruce Dern. He starts off enjoying himself, but then gets paranoid, seeing little hobbits killing him on beaches and in caves of modern L.A. He escapes the house he his tripping in, and comes down, finding himself in the same place he began.

The best sences are early ones: the interaction between Fonda and Dern is amazing to watch, and the big early 20th century mansion they are in, painted in psychadelic colors, is a real bonus prize.

When Fonda escapes, the film still works, but the interplay is gone. Still, this is a great view, for the first half, or as a period piece.

Living history

Reviewed by Lisa J. Belisle, 2009-09-24

I enjoyed both of these movies very much! It was a chance to get a glimpse into the hippie sub culture and also showed me valuable insights into the history of the 1960's. These movies were NOT 'pro-drug' and showed how there was so much more to the counter culture movement then just hedonistic drug use. It actually was about so much more. This was the first time I ever got to look into that culture, and it taught me a lot about my country, my history and the people who made the way for modern rock, metal and punk. Very cool movies. I highly recomend them to everyone.

Reality is Dangerous

Reviewed by SORE EYES, 2009-09-07

An interesting film trip through 1960's Haight, but for the most part this is visual porn. Plot of Psych Out is disjointed and is all over the place. Film makers try to incorporate everything from the scene-the bands, the posters, the drugs, the sex, the attitudes and the viewer just ends up a little bewildered.

I like San Francisco, so this film was appealing to me. People who are attracted to the city, the era, or the actors are going to find this film appealing. Others may find it without merit. I suggest the film I Love You, Alice B. Toklas! if you want a glimpse of the era AND a bit of a plot.

Performances by Nicholson and Stockwell were good. Stockwell lays down tracks for later performances in David Lynch films like Twin Peaks - The Definitive Gold Box Edition (The Complete Series)

This is the second early Jack Nicholson film I've seen with a distinct anti-drug message. Who was financing his early films? Wait...maybe this film did influence me a bit more than I thought. I'm feeling paranoid...

Groovy baby...

Reviewed by N. Hauk, 2009-07-13

Super awesome movie, the best by far movie about acid trips ever. The trip is amazing. This is a movie for every head out there. Tune in turn on and drop out...