Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Review:
In 1938, a pilot and his engineer trying to compete in the nationals find a jetpack that a robber left behind. Naturally, that leads to the pilot becoming a comic book hero. Coincidentally, this film is based on a comic book. It’s a fairly entertaining albeit ridiculous story that makes for some nice entertainment, especially thanks to the always glorious Timothy Dalton in the main role. Sadly, the ridiculousness gets a bit much towards the end, but if you are willing to not think about it too much, you will enjoy the film.
Random Observations:
The Rocketeer at the IMDb
Note to self: Write these “reviews” before you forget everything about the film.
Tags: 1991, action movie, adventure movie, Alan Arkin, American Film, Bill Campbell, book adaptation, comic book movie, Danny Bilson, Dave Stevens, Ed Lauter, Eddie Jones, english, family film, James Handy, Jennifer Connelly, Joe Johnston, John Lavachielli, Jon Polito, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Paul De Meo, Paul Sorvino, Robert Miranda, sci-fi movie, Terry O'Quinn, The Rocketeer, Timothy Dalton, William Dear
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Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Review:
In the second Jurassic Park sequel, the story follows another lead from the first film, palaeontologist Sam Neill. He has to go to the second Dinosaur infected island to rescue a boy - only he is lured there under false pretences. The film features the by now usual array of running from dinosaurs, being eaten by dinosaurs, screaming and running from dinosaurs, staying quiet for a minute so the dinosaurs don’t take notice, which would lead to more running from dinosaurs and some running from dinosaurs while panicking. The concept didn’t really work the first two times around and there is no reason it should work this time, so naturally it doesn’t.
Random Observations:
Jurassic Park III at imdb.com
Steven Spielberg didn’t direct this film, instead handing over the reigns to Joe Johnston, mostly known for directing Jumanji.
The film is not based on a novel by Michael Crichton, but on an original screenplay. Alexander Payne was involved in writing it and if I had known that before, I might not have been able to enjoy About Schmidt as much.
I liked how one of the first scenes toys with people who have seen (and enjoyed) the first movie by showing Sam Neill playing with Laura Dern’s children - which (sadly) aren’t his.
Tags: 2001, About Schmidt, action movie, adventure movie, Alessandro Nivola, Alexander Payne, American Film, Bruce A. Young, english, franchise film, Jim Taylor, Joe Johnston, John Diehl, Jumanji, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, Laura Dern, Michael Crichton, Michael Jeter, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Peter Buchman, Sam Neill, sci-fi movie, sequel, Steven Spielberg, Téa Leoni, Thriller, Trevor Morgan, William H. Macy
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