The Land Of The Lost Movie Review

Published on: 29th May, 2009

The Land Of The Lost Movie Review

land_of_the_lost Brad Siberling, a fond admirer of the popular 70’s classic Saturday telecasts of ‘Land of the Lost’, is out with his movie version of the tele-series, under the Universal Pictures banner, that will be on screening from the first week of June. The original script where the park warden, Rick Marshall along with his two kids, Will and Holly, during their river rafting expedition along the Colorado river, are siphoned back in time to the an unfamiliar world of dinosaurs, lethal Sleestak forces, TRex’s and several bizarrish creatures, their only source of help and hope from the tiny ape boy, Chaka, with whom they become friends with.

In this manifestation of the primal series, one sees Will Ferrell donning the part of Rick Marshall, the palaeontologist , who once ranked among the top notch in the scientific domain, but began his slide downhill, when his publishing featuring black holes in space, were misinterpreted by many concluding that he had go insane. He then lands up an unsatisfying job in teaching children who paid no heed to him. It is only after Holly (Anna Friel) researches his findings and finds sense and prods him to follow his instincts about his publishing is what eventually lands them on this venture. Rick Marshell’s children in the former series are reinstated in the movie by junior researchers played by Anna Friel (Rick’s love interest) and Danny McBride.

In the course of their venture, Marshall, Holly and Will are engulfed into a time-space whirlpool that sets them into primeval times, in an unknown parallel world bursting with gigantic strolling dinosaurs, dodging reptilian forms and whacky life species. How they combat these hazardous situations with no self-defence equipment, limited survival techniques and little knowledge of how to endure different innate hurdles, with the sole assistance from their pal, Chaka, is what one must look forward to in the flick.

Will Ferrell proffers perfect comic timing even during perilous, shaky moments where he is terrified of being consumed by the danger confronting him. The rib-tickling moments of the encounters between Marshall and Chaka are quite endearing. The warm encounter, a passionate kiss between Marshall and Holly towards the end of the flick, is something that will do the rounds for a while. Silberling has adeptly showcased the famous Sleestaks with comic and dramatic effect.

The splendid views of this parallel existence, thrilling shots and top-rated comic relief makes this movie a worth watch. Will the trio of Marshall, Holly and Will be able to tide through this unexpected scenario and emerge conquerors or will be trapped in this sticky situation, should be followed by one and all on Imax.