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Packed with more than 750 dazzling visual effects, this $70 million adventure does more (and less) than give the 1965-68 TV series a state-of-the-art face-lift. Aimed at an audience that wasn't born when the series originally aired, the sci-fi extravaganza doesn't even require familiarity, despite cameo appearances by several of the TV show's original cast members. Instead it's a high-tech hybrid of the original premise with enough sensory overload to qualify as a spectacular big-screen video game, supported by a time-travel premise that's adequately clever but hardly original. It's certainly never boring, and visually it's an occasionally awesome demonstration of special effects technology. But in its attempt to be all things to all demographics, the movie's more of a marketing ploy than a satisfying adventure, thankfully dispensing with the TV show's cheesy camp but otherwise squandering a promising cast in favor of eye-candy and ephemeral storytelling. In keeping with the movie's high-tech appeal, the DVD is a feature-packed marvel, including two audio commentaries, deleted scenes, two featurettes covering special effects and the original TV series (featuring complete biographies and episode guides), the original screenplay, and interactive games. --Jeff Shannon
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By tornitons
Format:Blu-ray
I have seen this movie on VHS a couple of times with my young son, so I don't really know about the blue ray quality. Nevertheless, the movie is great. It dates, but the action is omnipresent, the members of the family that must leave for space, the idea of the mutant spider, the parallel universe and the time distorsions are most interesting. Obviously, young children see an entertaining movie, while adults show more curiosity and start a reflexion. Of course, there are a couple of irrealistic scenes, like flying throuh the sun or the strange planet while it desintegrates. But it is about Lost in Space and it fits well. Even Smith is there, and he is as bad as one can be. I also like the flight of the small space jets at the beginning of the movie: you understand that driving a spaceship in atmosphere zero is far from easy and mostly not like it is in Star Wars... But I don't care about the commando guy that is recruited to fly the ship. They could have done without him. Certainly not a 5 stars, it disserves a 4 stars because of the originality of the story, the action and because it reminds me of the series so badly done in the 70's.
Format:VHS Tape
An excellent Science Fiction film. Better than the original TV Show. Waiting for the sequel...hopefully the awesome robot will have a greater part. Also the price of this video sold here is excellent. Much cheaper than the video shops.-
John Anthony Miller
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By B. Young
Format:DVD
I had seen this film in the theatre unaware of any reviews. From the opening scene till the end of the credits. Incredible. If you immerse yourself in a movie as I always try to do........ it's a trip of all emotions. I've read a few Poorly rating reviews and am glad I do not know these people. Anyone with a movie collection needs this film in it for the sake of your own history. Well acted and the best animation and CGI for the day. I just wish the Blue-Ray was available today. A sequel is in order. Let's go Major!
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One of the Best Sci-Fi films.
I had written a review of this film for the DVD version"-....(I had seen this film in the theatre unaware of any reviews. From the opening scene till the end of the credits. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2010 by B. Young
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT SO 'SPECIAL EFFECTS'
I had favoured this film at the cinema, but recently viewing this on BD has technically turned my love of the movie to a dislike! Read more
Published on Jan 4 2010 by Raymond N. Bannerman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Annoying at best
To sum it up, any movie with Lacey Chabert in it will make you want to put a gun in your mouth. That's not the only thing wrong with this movie, but it's more than enough for me... Read more
Published on Dec 2 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
very enjoyable
since hollywood insists on remaking my childhood favorites im glad that i got lucky and somebody helped make this one pretty good. Read more
Published on July 3 2004 by Jerry Vogel
4.0 out of 5 stars
this flick spoke to the kid in me
I grew up on Lost In Space so I stayed away from this flick for years, but it was on cable one day so I gave it a look and I'll be darned if it wasn't GREAT! Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004
3.0 out of 5 stars
Return of the Robinsons
The classic tale of the Robinson family (Swiss Family Robinson) was moved to a science fiction setting on television. That show is now a movie. Read more
Published on May 4 2004 by Joshua Koppel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Really, really bad.
It hurt. I loved the original series when I was young. This is SO bad by comparison. OK, the special effects are decades beyond it, but the writing stank.
Published on April 28 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
FUN!
If you still have the heart of a child and a sense of wonder you'll love this. Some are too "adult" for this type of movie, but it's got the same style of fun that comic... Read more
Published on Feb 23 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
This leaves Nemesis and The Prequels Behind
This movie was most enjoyable for me to watch when I was in middle school! I can't think of a better science fiction movie around. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
This Production Should Have Been Lost In Space
What the heck happened with this movie? Where do i begin reviewing such an aweful film without offending those involved? Is that EVEN possible? Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004 by "papa_t_bear"
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