Review of Cocoon: The Return (1988) by Nick A — 20 Jan 2008

Combining with the first Cocoon.. The 80's was a simple time for me. I was still a kid and growing up. I remember watching the first Cocoon as a kid when I was 12 or so in 1989. I can't remember for sure if I saw Cocoon 2 in the late 80's as well but I do know I saw Cocoon 2 in the late 90's and I personally love both the first and second movie.

One of the few times in movie history where the entire cast comes back to reprise their roles including a small cameo appearance by Brian Dennehy who plays Walter. I don't care what anyone says but both Cocoon movies are very emotional and very touching.

They both were defining moments in movie history and helped me become who I am today. They are fantasy films and not to be taken seriously. However, at the same time they made me think and taught me to be myself and love life to the fullest.

The music to both films were wonderful and considering how the 90's rapidly became more and more about "I don't care about anyone else but myself" generation and the fact the even movies lost the great innocence and fun that movies like these had.

I agree if your 18 and single and want a good fun movie that suits the tastes of today go ahead and watch something else but for someone like me who's 33 and newly married that grew up in the 80's that really cares about how the world changed with nostalgia then give this movie a watch.

Sure there are moments of parental advisory but make sure your children understand the difference between fiction and reality. Also don't judge a book or movie by it's cover for that matter and try to think about what movies like these are really trying to say.

Great movie and Timeless. You just don't see movies like this anymore and I will always enjoy watching them! A+ and RIP everyone who's past away in the cast.