Review of Explorers (1985) by Kevin R — 17 Sep 2015

You stole your dad's car?

A boy obsessed with watching classic science fiction picture keeps having strange dreams of blueprints to design an alien device. He creates a bubble machine that becomes a space craft that they can control. When they expand its capabilities, they have an adventure they will never forget!

"Does she get naked?".

"Yeah, but she has three naval rings.".

Joe Dante, director of Gremlins, Piranha, The Howling, The 'Burbs, Gremlins 2, Small Soldiers, The Hole, and Innerspace, delivers The Explorers. The storyline for this picture is very well done and evolves in an interesting way. The special effects are mediocre but fun. The acting is awesome and the cast includes River Phoenix, Ethan Hawke, Bradley Gregg, and Danny Nucci.

"We know what they do to people like us down there.".

I came across this on Netflix and couldn't wait to watch it. This was a fun movie that is very family friendly. It's similar to Goonies type fun, just not quite that good. The kids are fun and if you enjoy movies like The Sandlot, this is worth your time.

"Space pirates!".

Grade: B.