The Power (1968)

This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Strong and Moving!

Don't Believe the Hype

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

SF parable about force and instruments to control the other, it is charming and almost interesting. the mistakes are covered by the old atmosphere and charm of actors who do not make credible many scenes but gives to them a special aura. George Hamilton and Suzanne Pleshette are perfect couple for this kind of film. and the final, almost predictable, is good occasion to reflect to moral problems of humanity. thriller and S.F. , nice, amusing and ordinary slice of its time art. it is not bad point of entertainment.and that is essential. because no expectation can be reasonable after decades of revolution in this genre. nice, smart and charming. that is all !

A panel of brilliant professors studying human endurance for the space program discover one of their colleagues harbors transcendental powers and is out to kill each one of them (causing heart attacks by the force of his mind). A good example of the major studio B-picture: most of the budget has gone into the 'idea', presented here with sleek visuals and designs, yet with a middle-drawer cast left to sort out the screenplay, which is distinctly without much power. George Pal produced, with amusing shock effects and editing tricks, but the potentially intriguing plot gets muddled up in dead-end scenes and red herrings. Suzanne Pleshette (as the one female on the panel) looks lovely, yet her character keeps popping up without explanation--and her confusing final scene leaves behind nothing but disenchantment. George Hamilton is the film's star, which should tell you how much thought went into the casting. ** from ****

I loved this movie as a kid and an adult.I thought it was well done and for the negative reviewers who said it was confusing, I understood it as a child. Are you dense or something?Good acting, subtle death scenes, great action, albeit slow, but worth viewing. A nice build up and to the reviewer who said he knew who the bad guy was: Duh!I'm so tired of you losers not taking into account when a movie was made. What movie about telekinesis compared to this then. Um, none. Enjoy a movie for when it was made and take in the effects as well. So many people say laughable effects in old movies. I hate this. They worked with what they had and did good with them.I loved it in '68 and still love it!

I really can't understand why "The Power" isn't more highly regarded than it is. It has a great story, is beautifully photographed and well-directed, and has one of the best casts ever assembled for a sci-fi movie.Hamilton and Pleshette are members of an academic committee. As the story develops, the committee members begin to realize that one member is an evil force who is determined to kill everyone else. Hamilton decides to solve the mystery, and is the subject of numerous attempts on his life. The final confrontation with Rennie is dynamite.All members of the cast provide great performances, though I was a little disappointed with Merrill, who I think took his "tough detective" routine a little too far. I also admit that the idea of George Hamilton and Suzanne Pleshette appearing in a deep, cerebral science fiction film seems a little odd, but don't be fooled, both are excellent. O'Connell, Holliman, Rennie, Carlson, Ray, De Carlo, and Persoff are all superb in their roles.The film suffers on the small screen and should only be viewed in letterbox format. Just pay attention and you'll be rewarded with a great movie.