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BeSummers Funny, strange, confrontational and subversive, this is one of the most interesting experiences you'll have at the cinema this year.

Brainsbell The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.

Billy Ollie Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Smoreni Zmaj "Golden Years" is a 1991 series, based on Steven King's idea, for which most of the scenario he wrote personally. The first season consisted of 7 episodes in a total duration of about 6 hours and ended with cliffhanger. Unfortunately, from episode to episode series had weaker and weaker ratings, so it was canceled. For the purpose of DVD release it was turned into a film. It was shortened to 4 hours and an alternate ending was filmed, so it doesn't stay unfinished. The idea is great, story and characters are developing well and it had the potential to be one of the better King's accomplishments. Unfortunately, it's not. The first hour is so slow and boring that I was on the verge of giving up. Later, the story becomes more and more exciting, and once you get yourself attached to the characters, 4 hours just fly by. Nevertheless, there is an omnipresent feeling that something is wrong. As much as they skillfully turned the six-hour season into a four-hour film, although I did not watch the original version, I always felt that something was missing. But all of this would not have a major impact on the overall impression if there wasn't for a catastrophically bad ending, which so obviously does not belong to this film-series that it's simply painful to see. The story develops for 4 hours in its slow but atmospheric natural pace, and then suddenly ends, as a knife cut, with the end that is forcefully sewn to where it doesn't fit.However, I recommend King's fans to watch it anyway, as well as fans of the series "X-Files", because the film has an atmosphere very similar to this series, as well as a couple of joint actors that enhance this impression. All in all, I enjoyed it, but I would not watch it again.6/10

bsmith5552 I just saw "Golden Years" for the first time on DVD. It was originally broadcast as a seven episode mini series on TV. It's not your usual Stephen King fare. There are no gory monsters or what you would call horror elements that are present in most Stephen King adaptations. The story is about a 70 year old man, Harlan Williams (Keith Szarabajka) who is exposed to an unknown substance following an explosion in the lab of "mad scientist" Dr. Toddhunter. Harlan suddenly begins to exhibit signs of becoming younger much to the concern of his wife Gina (Frances Sternhagen) and the "Shop". Terry Spann (Felicity Huffman) is the security chief of the science lab complex. General Louis Crews (Ed Lauter) is a rather uninvolved military head. The "Shop" has sent hit man Jude Andrews (R.D. Call) to investigate the matter. His superiors want to question Harlan and find out the effects of the poisoning to his system. Andrews wastes no time in taking over the investigation. Dr. Ackerman (John Rothman) is forced to assist Williams but is "taken out" when he no longer serves a purpose. A similar fate befalls Eye Doctor Eakins (J.R. Horne) who had examined Harlan's eyes and discovered their re-generation. Terry takes it upon herself to aid the Williams and gets them to flee. They wind up in Chicago at the home of the Williams' daughter Francie (Harriet Samson Harris) who with the help of friends gives the group which now includes Crews, protection. However, Jude Andrews has not given up the chase and through devious means, locates the fugitives and... The cast in general, give excellent performances particularly Szarabajka and Sternhagen as the Williams. Felicity Huffman is a little to young and glamorous to be taken seriously as a security chief. Lauter as the General seems a little unsure of his role in the proceedings. Stephen Root as Major Moreland is out of place here as the inept personnel guy. I found the ending to be a little bizarre and unexplained. And..what becomes of mad scientist Toddhunter who started all of this mess in the first place?.

matthias12425 I caught this on Netflix due to the lack of interesting programming. I have watched more B movies than ever before since I signed up for Netflix but I usually finish the movies I watch since they are mostly background noise. This was one of the few shows that annoyed me so much that I had to turn it off after 60 minutes since it was going nowhere. Slow and painful with a cliché plot and stiff acting. Most of King's stories are derivative but at least are written sufficiently well. Almost all of his work for film and TV was borderline unwatchable. The review is now over but IMDb requires at least 1000 words. Seriously? Anyway. Here it is again: I caught this on Netflix due to the lack of interesting programming. I have watched more B movies than ever before since I signed up for Netflix but I usually finish the movies I watch since they are mostly background noise. This was one of the few shows that annoyed me so much that I had to turn it off after 60 minutes since it was going nowhere. Slow and painful with a cliché plot and stiff acting. Most of King's stories are derivative but at least are written sufficiently well. Almost all of his work for film and TV was borderline unwatchable.

TheNorwegianGuy I've always liked the movie adaptations of Stephen King's novels. Even most of the bad ones have that "charming" b-movie feel to them."Golden Years" is a typical Stephen King adaptation, and I think it's a good one. The story is really good and interesting, and you won't get bored. This is more a sci-fi than the typical Stephen King horror movie/series, so don't expect bloody gore and guts. This IS "made for TV" from the early 90s, so don't expect "Spielberg visuals" and jaw-dropping special effects. But if you're able to look past that, I think it's worth a watch. And if you're a fan of other SK- adaptations, it's absolutely for you.