Land of the Lost Review – CG Effects Steal the Show
June 6, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
Movie: Land of the Lost * Trailer * Images * Official Site | In Theaters: June 5, 2009 |
Runtime: 93 minutes | Directed by: Brad Silberling |
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and for language, including a drug reference | Gecko Rating: |
If you’ve seen the 1970s series on which “Land of the Lost” is based, you know it’s low-budget and cheesy. The movie has some cool special effects, but overall, the plot tries to re-create the cheesiness of the TV series. It doesn’t really succeed, which is saying something. Or saying nothing, take your pick. Still, the movie has a few moments that click.
Like the TV show, the movie tells what happens when three people are transported to a world of dinosaurs and pod people. Only instead of a scientist and two kids, it’s a scientist and two mismatched adults.
35 Images from Land of the Lost
June 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Land of the Lost" hits theaters this Friday, June 5, 2009. After seeing a bunch of clips and all the new images below, I’m starting to get excited about this one.
And Will Ferrell has been publicizing the movie like mad. He’ll be on Man Vs. Wild tomorrow night – Tuesday, June 2, at 10 PM on the Discovery Channel. I’m sure it’ll be a hoot!
Land of the Lost Clips and Trailer – Will Ferrell gets a python around his neck!
May 25, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
"Land of the Lost" didn’t look that funny to me when I first heard about it. But after seeing a few clips and reading more, it’s growing on me, and now I’m looking forward to it.
It stars Will Ferrell as a washed-up scientist who goes back to the stone age via time machine, along with his research assistant (Anna Friel) and a survivalist (Danny McBride). Of course they get chased by T-Rex’s and other fantastic creatures.
It’s directed by Brad Silberling and rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and for language including a drug reference. Arrives in theaters June 5, 2009. Read my interview with Michael Papajohn, who plays an astronaut in the movie.
Thanks to MTV for the clips below. Are you looking forward to this movie?
The stars get a biology lesson:
"Land of the Lost" Super Bowl Spot - VIDEO
February 1, 2009 by Jane Boursaw
There have been some great movie spots during today’s Super Bowl, including "Land of the Lost," a Will Ferrell movie in theaters June 5, 2009.
Ferrell stars as a washed-up scientist who gets sent back to the stone age, along with his research assistant (Anna Friel) and a survivalist (Danny McBride). I’m sure the wacky antics will ensue as they’re chased by T-Rex’s and other Neanderthal creatures. Check it out:
