Innerspace (1987) - The Best Movie You Never Saw
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2019
- Welcome to The Best Movie You NEVER Saw, a column dedicated to examining films that have flown under the radar or gained traction throughout the years, earning them a place as a cult classic or underrated gem that was either before it’s time and/or has aged like a fine wine.
Based on the column created by Paul Shirey and currently written by Chris Bumbray for JoBlo.com, this video version of the column features narration by Bumbray and editing by Lance Vlcek. For our sixth episode, we take a look at Joe Dante's INNERSPACE, starring Dennis Quaid, Martin Short & Meg Ryan.
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That movie is, a treasured childhood memory. Fun and Sci-fi what more could you want
treasured and TRAUMATIZING
0:43 I remember EXPLICITLY seeing that scene on tv as a little kid and having this movie firmly planted in my head till then
And I didnt know what it sas called for all this time
Me too. I had it on VHS and must have watched it 20 times.
ME TOO!!! I watched this movie as kid a lot.
"Putter, don't be a putz!"
Is it just me or have i seen 90% of the films i never saw?
Yeah, it's annoying, bordering on gaslighting. Lmao. Not sure he realises that they're popular films of their day, and people over 35 exist.
"Let me reveal my secret stash of unwatched blockbusters..." shit 😂
I also didnt never saw these films...You are not alone.
Yeah, a lot of these are definitely aimed at those too young to see them at the time they came out at the cinema and weren't the biggest of hits when they did like this one. I remember going to see it, and loving it, but none of my friends saw it.
@@alfredthegreat9543 I picked it up at the video store. He keeps picking films that were on video store shelves when VHS ruled the world. Fuck, I'd stop after work and pick up three movies go home and watch them then return them the next day and get three more. I sure do miss video stores.
Not just you. I saw "Innerspace," and many others in this series. But then I'm 74; and I saw almost every movie that came out, up until Hollywood tanked in the early 2000s. Since then I've drifted away from it.
Just got back from "Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood," which I saw only because my significant other wanted to see it ("Yes, dear...") and the last one before that was Judi Dench in "Philomena" in 2013. That's two movies I've seen in theaters in six years.
Maybe if more of them were like "Innerspace," it would be different.
Who misses going to video store and watching these old movies on VHS.
Man i do
Famous movie directed by famous 80s director, won an Oscar, you might have to rename this series because many many people have seen this well-known movie
Many many people have seen it NOW, no one saw it in theaters when it first came out.
that isn't the title of the video and it did okay box office, nothing phenomenal but it made money
@@bigbagoforanges I saw it in the theatre, it was a great movie!!
I've never seen it.
@@bigbagoforanges i did.
Saw this in the movie theater with my Mom when I was 10. That day is a very special memory for me. This movie will always have a soft spot in my heart.
I was 8 and went with my father
Had pretty much forgotten this movie until watching this tribute, and ended up downloading and re-watching it today. Had it on VHS back in the day and watched many times, but that was 30+ years ago. Still a good watch today, with some good visual effects, strong leading cast, and of course an intriguing story. Very Amblin-esque family-friendly harmless fun movie which deserved a better run at the box office, but as said here it did very well as a video tape rental, which is how I watched it many times back then (or I just recorded it off cable tv like most people).
I saw this in the theaters. I remember the part where Roberto Picardo is reverting back to Martin Short, the facial expressions both actors were making along with the special effects and camera work...I was laughing so hard I couldn't breathe through the entire scene.
Innerspace The Best Movie I did see. One of my favorite Joe Dante movies and Martin Short is so funny and Dennis Quaid is great actor and the special effects are awesome.
This movie is pure gold! The cast absolutely kills it! So happy to see such a treasured part of my formitive years appreciated.
I'm an 80s kid and loved the movie! Haven't seen it since then and will have to check it out again. "I'M POSSESSED!"
I laughed even thinking about that part, classic
Do you VR? We could host a scheduled viewing party in VR theater and watch InnerSpace!
"Nuclear weapons, Jack; everybody's got'em, but no one's got the balls to use them." Classic.
Once Igo's inside the pod and takes command, let's re-enlarge!
While it's still inside Mr. Putter? Have you any idea the kind of mess that would make?
I was born in 1980 and had the privilege of growing up with Joe Dante's films. Along with The 'Burbs and the very wonderful and underrated Matinee, Innerspace was my favorite Joe Dante movie during my childhood. It genuinely is unfortunate that we're not really getting movies like this anymore. Nobody wants to take risks any longer.
I was a projectionist in a Northern Alberta town in the 1980s and I remember running this movie. It truly is an underrated movie. I was surprised even back then at its poor performance.
The fact that the movie wasn't a summer blockbuster means that whoever marketed the movie was bad at their job. Marketed right it could have been that summer's biggest money maker. Dennis and Meg were great but the standout was Martin Short. Watching him in this role made me realize what a comedic genius he is. No other actor or comedian could have pulled that role off.
Oh my god YES!!! This movie is so good, but nobody talks about it. You're the first major reviewer I'vr seen to really give it attention. Thank you.
a great 80's classic, shame these type of movie dont get made anymore, i was 11 when i first saw this in 87 and loved it and still love this movie
This is a flat out f*cking fun movie. Obviously made by pros.
I dig "Twistin' the night away"...both the Sam Cooke version (His "cupid" is Tuck and Lydia's song) and Rod Stewart's as Jack Putter goes chasing after them/the Cowboy at the end for the credits - This movie holds a place in my heart for so much more than just some of the good music
I LOVE INNER SPACE. This movie and 'Honey, I shrunk the kids' is all I think about while watching Ant-Man.
I did see it in a cinema back then. One of my favourites.
It is an unsung hero. It holds up great, to this day .
Amazing cast and film-making at its best.
I totally agree! I remember this movie while in my college years. A great movie lost to the years. This is a must see movie!
I'm almost embarrassed by the amount of times I watched this movie. I even watched it again on HBO not too long ago and still THOROUGHLY enjoyed it
This is perfect rebuttal when people say movies haven't really changed, it is our tastes that changed. No. Movies did change. I miss these movies. Modern movies can keep their CGI and drama, I want movies to be fun again.
This is a fantastic update to Fantastic Voyage's premise. It's a funny, and thrilling movie with great FX that still holds up today. Joe Dante was at his peak during these years and should have been given big budget movies to direct.
My parents owned several video rental stores in the late 80's to mid 90's, so I saw all of these movies several times over. This one was incredible.
I saw this in the theaters that summer of ‘87 and always loved the movie. It fell under the radar among my friends as it was a movie that just never got talked about.
The difference between Innerspace and Summer Blockbusters today is the characters and story. Innerspace has a really cool story and likeable characters that you root. Today’s summer blockbuster is more about wowing you.
Innerspace not being a huge summer hit is pretty much as appalling as The Lion King 2019 being one. Your video deserves a million likes.
Absolutely adore not only this movie but the actors ! So perfect!
Best movie you never saw yet I've seen all of the films in your series... I think that means I had an awesome childhood.
I absolutely loved this movie as a kid and still do. My wife had never heard of it so I showed it to her last year and she loved it too.
I also loved tons of Dante movies as a kid & still every bit as much as an adult and didn't even realize that the same guy directed all these movies I love until a few years ago.
Still remember seeing this in the theaters. Audience busted up throughout the whole thing. It's a classic must see.
So many great moments in this movie but Martin Short really shines. My two favorite moments are when he is in the middle of a panic attack and says, "I'm possessed!" And that scene where he gets drunk and dances around is such great physical comedy.
I saw this over 4 days when it came out on VHS. I worked in a video rental store here in Ireland in the evenings . We didn't have a video player at home but I was allowed watch the one in the back room of the store during lunch break. So I got a sausage box each lunch and watched it in half hour segments ... good memories 🙂
It feels weird seeing these amazing movies from my childhood become classics that are up to us to keep alive. It just feels natural that they are normal cannon for every human on earth.
Thanks! It took 30 years to get "twisting the night away" out of my head and now its back!!!
I saw it many times and I love it. The visual effects won the Oscar's award beating Predator.
Was never a huge fan of Martin Short but I absolutely love this movie. Terrific cast and lots of fun.
Saw this when I was a kid. My parents rented it on VHS as a new release! I’m old.
I watched this movie and listened to the soundtrack all the time in college. Everything you said was true. Thanks! Robert Picardo did such an awesome job doing Martin Short, I was confused at how they worked it out.
Robert Picardo’s role in this was probably my favorite role of his of all time. He was just so funny in the part!
The dvd commentary track with dante and Robert picardo is really entertaining, and one of the best commentary tracks i have ever listened to.
A really well made video. Exactly what I was looking for after rewatching Innerspace.
Really enjoying this series. got a little thrill of excitement when i saw the new ep. of this series. Thanks for posting!
This movie is an absolute treasure. I've seen it so many times and it is always amazing. It's a bit bizarre but never goes over the edge. I guess you could say that about most of Joe Dante's work. Gremlins 2 is a similar experience which also has another perfect performance from Robert Picardo. It's not just the voice either. His whole physicality changes when he's Putter playing Cowboy. It's brilliant. It was nice to see him achieve fame to a degree with Voyager but he never showed off his acting to the same degree.
I've watched this movie at least a couple dozen times. It's fun as hell, is well paced, has great practical and visual effects, and is nicely self-contained. I'll have to spool it up again :)
I've loved this movie for the last 30+ years!
Absolutely criminal how obscure this movie is, even among Dante fans. Loved it and bought it as soon as I could after I first saw it.
OMG didn't realize Robert Picardo was even in this - totally missed the adult reference too when I was younger
My favorite part was the password hint that said eat me drink me, and he said the Exorcist!
Excellent review and in depth analysis of this overlooked classic. Makes me want to watch it all over again. You’re right they don’t make them like this any more. High Concept really needs to make more of a comeback these days.
This is a classic..I loved it when back in the 80’s and 90’s, I would be flipping through the cable movie channels (HBO, Cinemax)..and weather it was just starting or caught it in the middle it was a must watch
I LOVED inner space. It was one of the most HILARIOUS movies I have ever seen. I still LMAO whenever i am able to watch it again. And it's been - lets see - 87. 97, 2007, 2017 - 32 years already? God I must be getting old!!
I remember watching is over and over on cable in my primary school days and imagined if I could also do it as well! Thank you!
Joe Dante is horrendously under appreciated. He actually did a movie a few years back called "The Hole" which was quite good, but due to some weird issues with distribution was only theatrically released in the UK. It feels a lot like a movie version of a story you would see in Dante's TV series "Eerie Indiana".
"The Tuck Pendaltin machine...zero defects."
I met Vernon Wells a few years ago at a con and told him something he probably never hears, that this was my favorite movie he was in. He laughed and told me an awesome story about it. He said he met with Spielberg about this part because he had seen him in MM2 and Commando and thought he would be perfect, but that it would be a challenge. The character would be mute, missing a hand and always hiding behind sunglasses, but had to be menacing. He jumped at the opportunity after that meeting. I think he nailed it. Mr Igo is one of my fave villains of all time.
Innerspace, Dragnet AND Spaceballs, what a week!!
WHAAAATT??!! My favourite movie from childhood, a classic to no one but me (I thought) and JoBlo does a video on it? My mind is blown.
Tuck gave Jack self respect :)
There is no greater gift you can get :)
I saw this as a kid and loved it then. Been a while, but I have fond memories.
I rewatch this movie every year. It's part of my best childhood memories.
Agreed! I LOVED this movie when I saw it in theaters years ago. My friend and I howled with laughter throughout the movie (Martin Short was perfectly cast) and I was really surprised it flopped (which unfortunately meant that no sequels were in the works). The way they've been rebooting movies lately, I've often thought this one would be an excellent candidate. It could even be a sequel with Martin Short helping out somehow.
The Doctor from Star Trek Voyager was in this? Dang, I need to watch this again!
One of the best movies of my childhood. Thank you for bringing light to it. Might I recommend Monster Squad next.
"Geez buddy, play with it if you have to, but don't TALK to it." The line that stuck with me now going on 32 years.
This film used to be on tv all the time. I totally miss it!
I was 13 or 14 when I first saw Innerspace on VHS new release at the local video store. And I am so glad you mentioned the letterbox format, because that was what really sparked the birth of a cinephile in me. I never went to the movies as a kid, so I only saw them on tape or tv. Finding out that I was getting half the movie cut away from me was just astounding; how were they _allowed_ to do that, if they could just show us the whole picture? From then on, I was a letterbox purist LOL
At about 4:35, my man says it was the “eh-peh-TOME”... Epitome is more like “E-Peh-Toe-ME”, bruh.
I think you mean eh-PIT-oh-me
This is a Brian Regan joke that somehow found its way into this guy's everyday nomenclature.
S'okay!
West McGee this kind of thing happens all the time, a well spoken, intelligent and funny UA-camr that misspeaks a presumed less than commonly spoken word or phrase but nevertheless triggers ‘grammar nazis’, including me. I try not to take points off, especially since he’s reviewing this movie. I even saw it in theaters, one of the few kids who did apparently.
I hate how much that pronunciation bothered me. Didn't he write the script for this review?
I watched this movie as a kid, seen it many times since then, rental, HBO, regular channel's movie of the week. I believe you do this movie a disservice saying "....you have never seen." We have seen and love it today. It's one of my deep desires to never see this movie remade or rebooted. Jack Pendleton, to the rescue!
Loved this movie especially the end when Martin Short drives off to rescue Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid with the hint of more to come.
And we never got it
I'd been waiting all these years for a sequel that never happened. The ending certainly suggested that as a possibility. Love this movie.
IM POSSESSED😂
Saw this one in the theater for my birthday! Great movie, I haven't seen it since. Worth a rewatch!
Loved innerspace,was goid to watch on sick days from school
What a great video. thank you
Thank you thank you thank you! One of my favorites! But I love all Joe Dante films really, and your video here is exactly why. Hes a genius. They don't make movies like this anymore and that's why the 80s are so special....
Brings back many childhood memories. Hello from Papua New Guinea!
I remember renting all these out, & bunking off school to watch with friends while parents at work.. Good times.
We had a satellite dish growing up. I mean the big metal dish in the yard kind. And my dad had an illegal “chip” so we got HBO free. He would always record the new movie when it came on Somewhere in a box full of old VHS tapes this movie is recorded. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.
I saw this movie when it came out and I have it on DVD. Loved it back then and love it today.
Yea I grew up on this movie ;)
Great video. Thanks!
Fantastic movie and the special effects still look great today.
The Law of Attraction is real! I literally was thinking about this movie today but couldn't think of the name. I haven't seen this movie since I was a kid and remember loving it. Thanks for the video. Watching this movie again is now on my to-do-list.
Yes! I almost got this on Blu-ray for $17.00 at Fry’s little too much for just a Blu-ray but now I really want to watch it ! Been looking for it every where now! GREAT MOVIE!
Never saw? You kidding me? This movie was on my movie playlist as a kid. I'd watch this damn thing like nearly every month.
Just came from "Rick and Morty -- Anatomy Park (S1:Ep3)" ... I forgot how much LOVE was put into 80s effects movies
I effing love this movie. Loved it as a kid, and still live it to this day.
Absolutely love this movie. I also think a lot of the special effects really play well in today's CGI era
Saw it in the theater in 8th grade by myself while my mom went shopping. Win/win there! Absolutely loved it then and love it now.
But seriously, what's not to like? The whole production was top-shelf. Great (if slightly recycled) concept, excellent script, hularious fun for all ages comedy, oscar winning vusual effects, perfect music by one of the greats, terrific cast including Martin Short at his very best, it's just cinema gold. Joe Dante is one of the best to ever do it and a he's a personal favorite of mine. He's so zany and cartooney and creepy all at the same time. His segment in the Twilight Zone Movie was by far the best of 4 awesome vignettes which says a lot. He's not underrated as people who know his work give him high praise but he's definitely criminally underappreciated as he's the least known by name of his more famous contemporaries. His creative aesthetic was unique and wondrous.
Thanks for all the great times Mr. Dante!
I fu,.;ng loved Meg Ryan in this, she was my dream girl. i miss the 80s so much.
She was so charming, so goddamn cute. The taser scene was great.
Then you should see "Flesh and Bone", with Quaid, Ryan and James Caan. She's got a great scene. Such a beautiful woman.
Indeed, some of the greatest movies were made in the 80s. Sad to see most of those actors old and tired now....
R.P McMurphy Yes, she was lovely, before she did these ... things ... to her face.
Saw it on video in 88, because I was living in Japan, then. Loved it.
One of my favourite childhood times! Watched it many times! Pure fun!
Haha, you said, "epi-tome".. 😂
Unless the joke's on me somehow, of course.
But seriously, great video as always. Thanks, cheers!
“Congratulations, Jack...you just...DIGESTED the villain!”
"Congratulations, Jack. You just digested the bad guy."
I have watched that movie many times I have it on VHS I got it back after it first came out, GREAT FLICK!!!
Also: Epitome. Crack a book dude.
Ahhh I love this movie, haven't seen it in ages because I forgot what it's called. Nice post.
I think the art of story telling has taken a nose dive over the last two decades.
I never realised that was Robert Picardo!! I completely bought his character so much I assumed they found a guy exactly like the character to play him.
I dunno why but the part where the bad guy is ripping open the protagonist’s tiny ship freaked me out as a kid
Jelly Ranger ya same here its first thing i thought of when i seen the thumbnail
For me it was the scene where Jack was freaking out and the ship nearly went into his heart. I was like 4 and for 10 years after that the sound of a heartbeat would send me into a panic.
To be fair, both Dragnet and Spaceballs are amazing. What a wonderful time to be alive it was!
I will say that I used to watch this movie every single holiday I had when I was a kid. The TV channels I had back in the day would play it every time (not that I had an issue with it, I loved it!!) Great movie and super fun for fans of comedy, sci-fi and adventure genres!