Review of The Rocketeer (1991) by Daryl K — 13 Sep 2013
A rare and perhaps accidental case of a comic book property lining up at the right studio to do it, if not brilliance, at least justice. Playing out against a backdrop of 1930s Hollywood and the Golden Age of aviation, 'The Rocketeer' is a throwback to the pulp-based adventure serials of yore.
Some might find the film a bit bland -- and it is, in a wholesome sort of way -- but considering the era the story is set in, and its heroic subject matter, that seems appropriate to me. Bill Campbell does a likeable job as your everyman-type hero, and Jennifer Connelly is perhaps at her most gorgeous playing the hero's best girl, but the most fun seems to be had by Timothy Dalton as the villain.
Special nod to James Horner's classic-ish score, which also evokes the bygone days of Old Hollywood. If checking out 'The Rocketeer' actually leads someone to find the comics work of Dave Stevens, one of the finest artists to ever work in that medium, then Disney's efforts ultimately paid off.
This review of The Rocketeer (1991) was written by Daryl K on 13 Sep 2013.
The Rocketeer has generally received positive reviews.
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