Review of Cocoon (1985) by John M — 17 Jul 2007

Alternate title: The Elderly Get Their Grooves Back.

This review of Cocoon (1985) was written by John M on 17 Jul 2007.

Cocoon has generally received positive reviews.

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Creepy over sexed old people shenanigans aside this is still a sweet, moving, funny and wonder filled sci-fi drama. An 80's classic…

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Sweet an OLD peopel Cure! Start growing younger now…

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By Andrey B (847) on 05 Feb 2017

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By Ben R (1,048) on 15 Aug 2014

It sounds very strange. And yes, it is. But it has it's cute, sweet, funny moments, and I enjoyed watching it... once…

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By Dustin P (440) on 11 Dec 2014

Great movie. Storyline a bit out there but overall I liked how they did told it. The old folks did one heck of a job acting…

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The first half of Cocoon is easier to stomach, as a group of septua- and octogenarians steal away to a private pool that becomes the Fountain…

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