I think I've reached a decision about the films of George Weiss. They are arguably the most realistic cinematic portrayals of 'real life' of all time. Like real life, conversations are bland, people get naked when they get dressed and like real life friends are obnoxious and annoying. Most films do not include these 'real life' things in the final cuts of the film, George Weiss, however does.
There are several scenes in here with dialogue which doesn't seem like it belongs in a film. This includes scenes where people get dressed, and discussions about what's for breakfast, without anything of real value added to the story. The weird thing is about 'Test Tube Babies' is that: none of this feels artificial in the least. I mean this honestly. The bland talks between George and his wife are unconventional, but they are the same conversations I would have with my significant other. There would normally be no other reason to see Georges' wife get dressed, but in real life she would be getting dressed to go to a party. So it all seems realistic to me.
Apart from my little revelation about Test Tube Babies and other George Weiss productions, the film, although bland at times is fun overall. It tells its story competently and amusingly, especially with the party scenes. The scene when a drunken bald man starts dancing with a stripper, on its own makes 'Test Tube Babies' worth the view.
Now, I have only seen the cut 59 minute version, so I can't speak for the extended version. The most common version I'm aware of is slightly deteriorated which is too bad, because the worst corrosion happens over the best parts of the film.
At any rate, this film is great for someone just starting to get into '40s and '50s exploitation flicks. I find myself watching it constantly.
If you like cheap exploitation, it's a must see.
There are several scenes in here with dialogue which doesn't seem like it belongs in a film. This includes scenes where people get dressed, and discussions about what's for breakfast, without anything of real value added to the story. The weird thing is about 'Test Tube Babies' is that: none of this feels artificial in the least. I mean this honestly. The bland talks between George and his wife are unconventional, but they are the same conversations I would have with my significant other. There would normally be no other reason to see Georges' wife get dressed, but in real life she would be getting dressed to go to a party. So it all seems realistic to me.
Apart from my little revelation about Test Tube Babies and other George Weiss productions, the film, although bland at times is fun overall. It tells its story competently and amusingly, especially with the party scenes. The scene when a drunken bald man starts dancing with a stripper, on its own makes 'Test Tube Babies' worth the view.
Now, I have only seen the cut 59 minute version, so I can't speak for the extended version. The most common version I'm aware of is slightly deteriorated which is too bad, because the worst corrosion happens over the best parts of the film.
At any rate, this film is great for someone just starting to get into '40s and '50s exploitation flicks. I find myself watching it constantly.
If you like cheap exploitation, it's a must see.