The Rocketeer (1991) Retrospective / Review
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The Rocketeer (1991) Retrospective / Review
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Dick Tracy, The Rocketeer, The Shadow, and The Phantom. The 90's were a great decade for comic book pulp hero adaptations.
Oh pulp hero adaptations, I forgot that name. Also there's dark man
I ADORE this film.
The casting, the direction, the score...all pitch perfect. One of THE best adaptions of a graphic work ever put on film, it does the artwork of Dave Stevens proud.
Four out of four stars, it deserved far better than the reception it received initially.
Same.
Definitely!
Such an underrated film. I loved The Rocketeer.
MegamanNG
Me too.
went to see The Rocketeer when it was first released--really enjoyed it liked the 'COMIC BOOK' feel of the film,but always felt it was underated
So true . Just fun when movies were good
My mother took me to see Rocketeer in theaters. It was one of my most enjoyable theater experiences. You really can't experience the scope of this film without a big screen and large size speakers thundering at you. When you saw that huge zepplin first appear, it was an enormous and incredible sight. Plus, the flow of the film was perfect - I was on the edge of my seat the entire film. Thanks Mom!
Haha my Dad the same thing about the original Star Wars movie when he saw it in the 70s.
She still with us today?
This was such a great film.
Jennifer was drop dead gorgeous.
And I want that Rocketeer sculpture.
Damn, Jennifer Connelly was such a heartbreaker. Love this movie. I have the theatrical one-sheet art deco poster in my collection. Love the soundtrack...I have the CD. It was good to see Christopher Reeve as he was before his accident. Great review!
The Rocketeer came out in June 1991 and I remember seeing it in theaters. I have been a huge Rocketeer fan ever since. I believe one of the reasons it didn't do as well as Disney would have hoped was due to it being overshadowed by some huge blockbusters like Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Terminator 2 Judgment Day. If you look at the lineup of movies that summer it was an amazing time to be a kid.
The nearest thing to "The Rocketeer" is "Guardians of the Galaxy" (one and two). Peter Quill, although instead of being a poor-but-honest young man is a pirate, embodies some of the "reluctant hero" traits of the Rocketeer, and flies around with a jetpack while wearing a metal helmet...
What about Ironman? even the colors match on their clothes
This movie is underrated. It showcases why Joe Johnston is a great director. And while I despise JP3, it is clear why Marvel Studios picked him to do Captain America the First Avenger. He has such a talent for capturing the fun/ campy aspect of the 30s and 40s.
I know this film is currently going to be rebooted by James Wan. While I am curious, I do hope Wan is able to honor the original film, while also providing his own style.
Timothy Dalton is fantastic in this movie. He really played a great villain.
That Rocketeer model looks like it would have made a kickass action figure!
funko.com/collections/reaction/products/reaction-rocketeer
BEATEN, HANDS DOWN !
They made one not to long ago as a Walmart special, it's pretty decent
AC85Bears There's a NECA figure of him
Sorry but this figure kicks both your other figure's asses.
www.amazon.com/Real-Action-Heroes-Rocketeer-Ver-2-0/dp/B000ESXCL2
I gotta confess this is one of my favorite guilty pleasure movies. I love the old planes. I think the main theme is one of the best Horner ever composed, especially the wonderful piano sections. And the cast is fun and engaging and nails it. I especially love Alan Arkin and Timothy Dalton in it. You can tell they are having great fun.
I don't know why everyone says Campbell's career bombed out after this? While he never had a great leading man movie career, he has been a television stable pretty much nonstop since the Rocketeer came out having more series regular credits than most actors. It's not like he vanished into Hollywood obscurity never to work again.
Why is it a guilty pleasure? Guilty pleasure should only be applied to films you know are bad but you like it anyhow. The Rocketeer has never been considered a bad movie.
Me too .
Jennifer Connelly in this movie is... DAMN!
Thank you very much for the kind comments. Yeah its great film and yes it would be great to see a remake in the future. I hope you enjoy my other reviews. :)
Do you have a thing for Jennifer Connolly, Oliver?
Who doesn't?
fatarsemonkey I do, and always will!!!!... ^_^
I really dig when you put personal memories in the review. Few and far between, not too personal, and in retrospect. Perfect.
Even when I was young and this movie came out I wanted to see it more than Robin Hood and Turtles, and it's still better than both.
The Rocketeer was a terrific film.I never understood why it did not do tremendous box office at that time.I would have loved to see sequels. I always envisioned one could have been The Rocketeer working with The Shadow which was another fun film that did not do great when it was released.
Like he said, all the kids were distracted by "TMNT II: SotO"!
Everyone must have watched a different film than I did as a kid, because I was super-excited for this film and can't remember being more disappointed. It billed itself as a mixture of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Captain America, and while I suppose it was, it was generally, imo, trash.
You are the one who must have seen a different movie or perhaps none at all. Rocketeer 1991 Last Crusade 1989, Captain America 2011. Disney never compares it's movies to those owned by other companies.
Rocketeer did really well. The film made 45 million with a 40 million budget. As long as you make more money than the budget it is a success.
Because it was boring for kids. I saw it when I was a kid and it bored me to sleep
I just watched this film for the first time since I first saw it in Leicester square in 1991. I've got to say the special effects hold up, with many of ILM's founding members having honed their craft on some other 1930's style matinee serial in 1977. James Horner's music is great whilst remaining similar to may other scores, namely Apollo 13 and Project X (Matthew Broderick edition). For me however, at 13 and at 39, Jennifer Connolly's rack steals the show.
This is Joe Johnston's best film and a perfect comic book adaptation, with a great script, awesome James Horner score and Jennifer Connolly - they don't make fun films like this anymore :(
Sad but true.
*unfortunately true...this movie would be way different (if not totally unwatchable) if remade today given the amount of sjw/woke and political/gender identity agenda post digestive matter that would be woven into and slathered all over the plot and into the motivations of each and every person appearing on the screen*
*glad i saw this with my younger brother in the theaters when it was first released...we both enjoyed this movie a lot*
@@scottmantooth8785 They (evil house of mouse) have been planning a black female (possibly group) Rocketeer for a few years now. I am dreading it. Luckily it seems to be stuck in development, so hopefully it never comes to fruition. I'd rather there be no new Rocketeer movie if it's going to be propaganda garbage.
I saw this in the theater when I was a kid. I absolutely loved it and so did the crowd.
Spot on review Olly, the score still gives me goose bumps when I hear it. I was a young 16 year old embarking on a career in aviation when this came out, so you can guess how pumped up this film used to get me. I'm now 20 years into a career as a professional aviator and I caught Rocketeer being repeated on TV a few weeks ago; I grabbed a cuppa, sat down and reverted right back to my teen years! :)
This movie is among my favorites of all time. Its fate and fun both remind me of the recent John Carter of Mars.
Love this movie. I wish this had a sequel.
Definitely one of the best underrated movies ever.
Since Disney owns marvel now, I'd like to see the rocketeer crossover into a avengers prequel , with Cliff fighting Alongside Steven rogers (Captain America) in ww2.
+Joel Savoie That...would be AMAZING!!!!
I love Superhero movies set in the golden age of comics of the 1930s and 1940s. The Phantom, The Shadow and The Rocketeer are personal favourites. My all time favourite hero is Captain America and I have a soft spot for the 1990 movie and love the Joe Johnston directed movie for the MCU. Though I feel that could have used actual swastika wearing Nazis rather than the ersatz Hydra troops.
The Rocketeer,Captain America....AND Dick Tracy!Working side by side,that would not just be a cool comicbook but a cool movie too.
NO WAY. Captain Duhmerica is an *insult* to the real Captain America.
The only way I could see a Rocketeer / Captain Duhmerica crossover is if the Rocketeer is busy teaching Captain Duhmerica what it is to be *American*.
I didn't follow the comic book Captain America, but the movie Captain America was awful. The whole concept is an insult to the memory of the real Captain America, Audie Murphy.
Watched this movie for the first time two days ago, me and my little bro found it on Disney + and we decided to give it a try. And fr we enjoyed the heck out of it. It was exactly what I expected from a praised 90's movie, great actors, awesome music (love James Horner), good pace, plot and the special effects still hold up. Glad I got to watch another precious classic :)
An underrated comic book movie for sure! RIP James Horner.
Very, very surprised these videos of yours dont have WAY more views. Theyre now 10 yrs old...but they're done extremely well, even for 2023 standards!
One of my all-time favourite childhood films!!!!
I remember this movie really kicked into gear my love of radial engines with the Gee Bee, and the score was excellent.
saw this in theaters as a kid and loved still one of my fav movies
One of my most favorite movies ever.
The film had amazing Art Deco look. ♥
But how does he fly in that thing without burning his legs off?
In the Director's Cut his legs are burnt off in the first flight. It then evolves in to a "Born On The 4th of July"-style treatise on the treatment of victims of rocket-pack accidents. I should imagine.
I argee Hollywood physics.
Seriously? Have you never seen any footage of a genuine Jet Pack? The trick is to keep your legs straight and not to put them into the exhaust.
Also wearing flame retardant pants helps too
Kevlar pants
I saw it in the theatre as a teenager and fell in love with Cliff Seacord 💕
This movie is so underrated!,good job as always oilver!
You're right, it's sad when movies that have a period setting tended to flop. I love period piece films, all thanks to the _Indiana_ _Jones_ films. I believe movies like that have a visually interesting setting, _The_ _Rocketeer_ being a good example, and it's pretty understandable why Marvel chose Joe Johnston for _Captain_ _America:_ _The_ _First_ _Avenger_, which I love as well for its WW2 setting.
OH Christopher Reeve , RIP
btw , i loved this movie , its a childhood favorite and good old school action movie
one of the first, and still one of the best modern super hero movie. it's as good as the first captain america and the first iron man, but all packed into one movie,
if you haven't seen it yet, DO IT NOW !
Rockteer is definitelly one of my favorite underrated adventure movies ever.
An absolute classic. Going to make my future kids watch this a million times.
A too often forgotten gem. This is good honest entertainment for the family, and I look forward to showing this to my daughter once she’s old enough.
My lasting memory is that every shot in this movie is visually lovely. Taking us back to the era it's set in without CGI and looking so authentic is very impressive.
Awesome movie. I have it on VHS, DVD, and Blu-ray. Yeah, that 20th anniversary Blu-ray just has the theatrical trailer as it's "bonus" material.
Thanks for the info. You just saved me from a near-worthless purchase. The 30th anniversary is just two years away. Maybe we'll get something better then.
Does the dvd have special features? All I have is the blu ray.
nauglefest - Your Blu-ray sounds like my DVD from around fifteen years ago. The Theatrical Trailer and the French Language Track are the two most special features on it.
I am a huge fan of The Rocketeer, but I refuse to purchase the bluray since Disney presented it as some big anniversary edition and then gave fans nothing for a bonus.
Just got it on Blu-Ray!! 🙌🏻
It's a classic.
Hi Mister Harper! I've just discovered your videos here and I like them a lot. Great job. All kinds of info and entertainment in a very tightly packed video. Bits of the movies, behind the scenes, history and background, other media like games and comics, fan reaction, box office, other reviews like Siskel and Ebert, soundtrack and special effects, just about everything --- great stuff! Thanks a bunch, I subscribed and I'm enjoying them immensely.
4:55 - Not to mention 1995's Casper!
9:06 - That moment when you realize that Neville Sinclair was played by a James Bond actor, that Jennifer Connelly either hasn't aged or looks more stunning with age, and that Captain America The First Avenger is a spiritual successor to The Rocketeer.
In a word...BALLER, Ladies and gentlemen.
Positively Baller!
I remember watching this at the cinema for free as it was being offered by our local radio station at the time. A very good film I would have missed out on. It also reminded me of the game made in the 80's called Rocket Ranger made by Cinemaware which was based on the Rocketeer Comics
At 10:26 lol! "aniversary edition with 'fuck all' extras"
I rented it out recently and still love it.
Not even the trailer from the DVD 📀
Can you believe this movie is going to be thirty years old this year?!
Spot on review! This movie has held up well, and I still love to watch it.
Hi there, thanks for your supportive comments my friend. The Rocketeer making footage is still online. Just type in 'Rocketeer behind the scenes' and you should find it.
Can believe that after years and years I’ve found your videos. I really enjoy them, you should pay some advertising, I think for some reason you started this too soon, now is a better time IMO. Your work is great, thanks for the great content
Oliver Harper - these reviews are ACE.
I've just watched Wrath Of Khan - BRILLIANT- & its such a joy to look down at the next suggested videos & just be super excited about clicking on the next one!
This movie actually have some sentimental value to me personally, and that being getting to see it in theaters with my grandfather, which was a fun evening in and of itself. And then after he passed away, whenever I watch this movie, it helps me to think of him
thank you very much for the feedback and for subscribing. Yeah Dalton is one of my favourite Bonds. I will review one of his flicks soon.
LOVE his comment about ‘f**k all extras’. Brutally honest. Brilliant!
One thing that amused me when watching this movie was seeing all the actors in this who have also been on Star Trek. Billy Campbell guest starred on TNG (along with an up and coming Terri Hatcher), Paul Sorvino, Ed Lauter, Tiny Ron, Terry O’Quinn and of course, Max Grodenchik who was a semi-regular on Deep Space Nine as Quark’s brother, Rom.
Dalton was charismatic as always!
I remember seeing this at a drive in when I was four. Probably need to check it out again.
wow thats cool you have downloaded them!. No worries pal i will be doing more reviews!. Thanks for the feedback.
Love your retrospectives!
I would love to see them do some movies set in WW2 with this character, like the comics did.
good to hear from you buddy, glad you liked it!
You are right, the majority of the James Horner score is new - but in the end you can listen a little bit to 'Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan' ;)
Another under appreciated classic! Love your research too! Keep up the great work!
I actually saw it in the theater with my Mom. It was one of the very few movies I saw with her instead of my Dad. Good night out.
Growing up, I absolutely loved anything that flew, and as such this was one of my all time favorite movies. In the nearly thirty years since, not much has changed with other classics like the Aviator, Apollo 13, and Chicken Run taking their places alongside this.
I remember there was a radio contest to win four tickets to see an advanced screening of this. My neighbor won and wanted my Mom to drive him, his brother and the two kids of the lady who used to babysit them. We told them "no go." Either my brother and I do with or nobody is going to be driven. They handed out bucket loads of candy at the screening. It was also my first exposure to Jennifer Connelly, and I developed a massive crush.
I really loved this movie. I also have the book.
Rocketeer is my favorite movie ever!
I completely agree on the disappointing Blu Ray release. A film of this scope should have had MANY extras. I was a huge fan of the film when I saw it in 91 and really wished they had done another. I saw it as an heir apparent to the Indiana Jones series with its visual style, period setting, and mix of action with humor. It certainly is a "feel good" film that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. I can see why Joe Johnston was picked to helm Captain America...but I still maintain that Rocketeer was better.
Don't tell there is no way THE ROCKETEER and DICK TRACY could never crossover.Both comics took place during the 1930/40's and both feature creepy looking designed henchmen that look like they could have come from Big Boys gang,so they could have crossed over!
Great Review :-)
I love this movie!
The rocket pack and helmet in this film always remind me of the "Rocket Man" serials of the late 1940's and early 50's. When "Rocketeer" came out, VHS's of those old serials appeared in nearly every store. I love both the Disney film and those old serials. Too bad there were no continuation for this story.
This movie is so entertaining, and Campbell and Connelly were great. I always hoped for a sequel.
A question..where did you find that rare behind the scenes footage with Chris Reeve? I have been scouring the net and everywhere for behind the scenes looks at the making of this wonderful film. This was such a great review it makes me want to watch the film again. Man, this brings back memories and reminds me of how much I adore this film. Great job once again with the review, and keep it up you got some real talent with these reviews.
Remember seeing this one in the theater when it first came out. It was so good at the time that I managed to sit half way through it despite the fact that there was a flash flood, and the first couple rows were ankle deep in water.
Timothy Dalton should be a villain more. He did a good job. I really liked this movie.
Great job with a review of a childhood favorite of mine the rocketeer. Listening to the score gives me chills all over again. Great job editing the intro. It was excellent. This film deserves a special edition. Not the lame half assed 25th anniversary blu ray with better picture quality but no features. This movie is a classic. I don't care what anyone says, and it still stands as one of the best comic book adaptations to date.
This is one of my all-time, favorite films. Still holds up, in my opinion.
“Go get em kid.”
LOL I loved the delivery on this when you said "Disney released a Blueray with FUCKall extras!" Huge fan, been watching for years!
Another fantastic review. I loved the use of miniatures, especially for the flying scenes. Reminds me of one of Robocop 3's jetpack scenes.
A big part of me wishes I appreciated period action films like this and Phantom. Looking back on them now there's just so much to enjoy in them from the lavishly over the top villains to the more practical effects. They know they're comic book films. These days most of them just feel like caricatures of themselves and not the source material. Of course, as a kid, most of us are just drawn to those kid-pleasing films like Turtles and end up overlooking the others which age like fine wine, ha.
For years the poster to this movie was plastered on the wall of my local movie theater throughout the 90s. I was always so intrigued by it but never got around to watching it.
All I can say is that this is a glorious movie and childhood me loved it. I'm going to get a hd copy this evening and rewatch and relive my childhood 😀🤘🏻 Thanks for the great review
You make great review/retrospectives man. I even have your reviews for Ghostbusters 2 and Masters of the Universe downloaded on my ps3. Hope you make more.
One of my favorite throwback gems. Shout out to the great prosthetics used to make one of the henchmen look like Rondo Hatten.
comfy af reviews, subbed
I don't think I ever noticed it when watching that it was a miniature for the Rocketeer... I assumed it was an actor in a suit in front of a green screen all the way through.
It's a really great film though, and I regret not seeing it at the pictures when I was a kid.
I have really fond memories of this film growing up. I'm surprised after watching it again recently that it holds up rather well.
Got to check this one out!
This is one of the movies that should be remade.
I about busted a gut due to your comment about the Blu-Ray extras.
Wow thanks for posting your comment, Its great you're a professional aviator and the film still gives you plenty of enjoyment!. I hope you found the video educational and informative. :)
Good review!
Great Review on this, I remember hiring it as a kid just for Timothy Dalton's prescence alone, such an underrated actor and the best bond next to Connery. and this film was a lot of fun :)
I saw this twice in theater. I absolutely love this film, especially Jennifer Connelly and Alan Arkin. This movie was a good example for why Joe Johnston was picked to direct "Captain America: The First Avenger".