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"The Rocketeer" is one of my favourite films because it packs adventure, romance, history AND comedy, and does so masterfully. The plot is not one that would draw me in if simply written on paper, but it is so interesting and funny as a film. I especially enjoyed Timothy Dalton's role as an undercover Nazi (this is set in the 1930's) living in California as a famous movie star! It's a great film for all ages and all interests--it keeps you rooting for the good guys!
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I saw this movie in the theater and bought the VHS version as soon as it became available. In the meantime I had made substantial improvements to my home theater so when the DVD became available I ordered it with HIGH expectations!
WHAT I SAW WAS EDITED TO THE POINT WHERE ENTIRE KEY SCENES WERE ELIMINATED! If your home theater can play both VHS & DVD, then GET the VHS version. It's much more entertaining!!!!!!!
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I grew up with the various "Rocketman" serials that this movie tries to copy. I cannot put my finger on what is wrong with The Rocketeer--except that its not very exciting--but somehow the whole is less than the parts. It also falls far short of the comic book, a very clever & sexy re-tread of those streamlined days. Is it too camp or too dumb? I just don't know.
Not to say that shameless copying can't work. After all, Star Wars is nothing but Flash Gordon + Buck Rogers + lots of money. Despite what the other reviewers say, The Rocketeer is not only completely predictable, its just dull--and that's why, after spending a ton of money on it, Disney dropped the idea of a sequel.
On the plus side the effects are of the multi-million dollar variety, the movie had a truly beautiful advance poster and Jennifer Connelly's chest is breathtaking.
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An excellent film, I saw it at my local cinema many years ago and the DVD format has brought it back to life! A lack of extras as always with good films, but it is made up by superb sound and visual quality. Jennifer Connoly looks as stunning as i remebered her from my teenage crush and ex-bond Tim Dalton again makes no mistakes in his performance! In other words he steals the show!! Oh an what happened to William Campbell?? He looked as if he had a great future ahead of him, maybe not such a smart move to give that rocket pack back!!
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The Rocketeer was supposed to be big for everyone involved. It was supposed to turn Bill Campbell into the next Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly into Julia Roberts, and Joe Johnston into Steven Spielberg. No one knows why it never made it, but everyone who watches it has to admit one thing; it sure is entertaining.
The Rocketeer had state-of-the-art effects for its time, and if you aren't too cynical, you can still enjoy them. This is a rollicking, Indiana Jones-esque adventure with the requisite Nazis, feds, and damsel in distress. The performances are quite well done, especially with Alan Arkin as an engineer and Paul Sorvino as a patriotic mobster. Both of these fine actors give so much charisma in their performances that they steal every scene they're in. Connelly and Campbell are fine giving their lines, and Timothy Dalton is very slick and evil as Neville Sinclair, which is truly the best madeup name for a Hollywood actor that I've ever heard of.
Joe Johnston has always been a very visual director who uses special effects to his advantage, and he doesn't dissapoint with this movie. The comedy of some situations is held up just right and works very well with the incredible pyrotechnics. Even though there really aren't any camera angles that we haven't seen yet, Johnston still has enough of a mind to keep the pacing up and work the camera to his and his stars advantages.
Overall, The Rocketeer is incredibly entertaining. It's got thrills, romance, and adventure. It's everything it was intended to be. Besides The Ghost and the Darkness, this film seems to be one of the most overlooked films that I've ever seen. If you haven't seen it, give it a chance and I promise you won't be dissapointed.
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