Review of The Rocketeer (1991) by Danny R — 09 Dec 2011
A thrilling, fun-filled and well-crafted period fantasy adventure film from Walt Disney Pictures, about a young test pilot from Los Angeles circa 1938, played by Bill Campbell in a terrific performance who happens upon a experimental rocket pack that was designed by Howard Hughes and stolen from his factory, because of the obvious military applications the rocket pack is being sought by agents for Nazi Germany, led by a Hollywood screen star who is really a dastardly secret Nazi spy he is played by Timothy Dalton in brilliant scene- stealing performance, fine direction by Joe Johnson and outstanding supporting performances by Alan Arkin, Jennifer Connery, Paul Sorvino, Ed Lauter, John Handy and Terry O' Quinn.
Fabulous pre-CGI visual effects, a beautiful soaring score by James Horner, gorgeous set design by Christopher Burian-Mohr and stunning cinematography by Hiro Narita. A high-flying adventure that truly captures the essence of the old-fashioned cliffhangers of the 1930s.
Highly Recommended.
This review of The Rocketeer (1991) was written by Danny R on 09 Dec 2011.
The Rocketeer has generally received positive reviews.
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