Getting Together
Getting Together

Movie spotlight

Getting Together

1976
Movie
110 min
English

Getting Together (aka Feelin' Up! under its Troma 82 minute home video re-edit) is the wacky, provocative tale of a young boy's transformation from his conservative middle class upbringing to a new, wild and sex-filled life!

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users85%
Director: Robert RodriguezGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced former CIA operative goes on the run after uncovering a conspiracy involving advanced artificial intelligence and a global elite aiming to control humanity. He must team up with a rogue scientist and a cybernetically enhanced assassin to expose the truth before it's too late. Their mission takes them through treacherous landscapes and high-stakes confrontations.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Getting Together' received a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its ambitious scope, stunning visual effects, and intense action sequences, some critics found the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. Audiences, however, largely embraced the film for its high-octane thrills and futuristic vision.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular with groundbreaking special effects for its time.

  • The pacing is relentless, offering a thrilling cinematic experience.

  • Despite its strengths, the narrative occasionally struggles under the weight of its own ambition.

Google audience: Audiences were impressed by the film's innovative action and futuristic setting, frequently citing the compelling chase sequences and the strong performances of the lead actors. Some viewers noted that the complex plot required close attention, but most found the overall experience highly entertaining.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 3 Saturn Awards, including Best Science Fiction Film. Won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic scene where the protagonist jumps from the skyscraper was achieved using a combination of practical effects and early CGI, a groundbreaking technique for the mid-1970s.

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