Starman 1984

Janet Maslin, New York Times: In Mr. Bridges' hands [his role] becomes the occasion for a sweetly affecting characterization -- a fine showcase for the actor's blend of grace, precision and seemingly offhanded charm. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: It isn't pleasant to watch a talented filmmaker like John Carpenter willfully distort his personality to fit a commercial (read Spielbergian) profile, and only the opening suspense-horror sequences have the weight of real involvement. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Starman contains the potential to be a very silly movie, but the two actors have so much sympathy for their characters that the movie, advertised as space fiction, turns into one of 1984's more touching love stories. Read more

Derek Adams, Time Out: The best special effects are in the first five minutes. Thereafter, it's all rather predictable. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: There is little that is original in Starman, but at least it has chosen good models. Read more