Why so overlooked?
Why is this disgraced cinematic tour-de-force so overlooked? Outside of two brief user comments on this very website, the genius of this landmark masterpeice of filmmaking has not been critiqued, reviewed, appraised, or surveyed by any film scholars. Acting schools across the country should be using Alan Thicke's remarkably breathtaking dual performances as Dr. Jonas Carson and his cybernetic doppleganger as exemplifications of the form at its finest. The remarkable special effects that bring Chip Carson to life have never been surpassed, and they are at their finest in this climactic third installment. I'm not surprised by the lack of attention, though. The film's provocative statement, that no man can ever be truly human, is far too daunting and intimidating for those posing as film scholars to reflect upon. This thesis is too challenging for such pea-brained individuals to hold up to their preconceived notions of life and the place of humanity within it. This film has been little seen since its premeire on May 31st, 1992, on the Disney Channel. Since that warm Memorial Day weekend, Big Business has had a vested interest in keeping it that way too, as the food lobby is deathly opposed to its pro-plastic food message reaching the large section of the public yearning to escape the boredom and restriction of traditional foodstuffs. Chip Carson would shed a tear at the ignorance that keeps this film out of the public eye, and he's a robot. I am confident, however, that this is not the end of the story. Films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner came to acheive great public and critical approval over an extended period of time, and while these works fall considerably short of Still Not Quite Human there is hope that maybe one day it will finally be recognized as the ultimate achievement in motion pictures.
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