Outland (1981)

A federal marshal stationed at a mining colony on the Jupiter moon of Io, uncovers a drug-smuggling conspiracy.

From memory: Above-average science faction action drama has great production design and some suspense, but it's nothing more than a Western set in space.

Halliwell (no star): "Ludicrous, over-plotted outer-space version of High Noon, in such thick colour that the action is hard to follow."

Maltin**1/2: "Slickly made, but predictable and unpleasant in tone."

Starting Over (1979)

 

 

A divorced man falls in love, but somehow he can't get over his ex-wife. This affects his love life in comic ways.

 

From memory:  70s relationship drama, humorous, lively and with a good cast, but not particularly memorable.

 

Halliwell*: "Plain-speaking sex comedy-drama with accomplished stars giving rather more than the script is worth."

 

Maltin***: "Likable comedy...top performances but unfortunately, story goes awry toward conclusion for a lackluster turn of events and denouement."