The Philadelphia experiment never happened, but the legend stuck to people's fancies and inspired several films. The original science fiction story originated in 1955 (twelve years after the supposed event) and was immediately discarded but picked up by Hollywood as something to work on. John Carpenter as one of the leading names behind the film offers some promises, and they are fulfilled. It is well made, almost totally convincing, the effects are astounding, and the final script makes sense, at least to those who are scientifically oriented: theoretically this could happen. The acting is very good from the young couple to professor Longstreet, and there is a lot of drama as well and even some car chases - Hollywood has always loved ruining expensive cars in exaggerated car chases. The music and cinematography is also all right, and it's difficult to find any weak points in the film. Particularly interesting are the glimpses of the 40s with even "In the Mood" in the dancing hall.
Review of The Philadelphia Experiment
