Land of the Lost
Land of the Lost

Movie spotlight

Land of the Lost

2009
Movie
102 min
English

On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex alongside his crack-smart research assistant Holly and redneck survivalist Will into a world populated by marauding dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks. With no weapons, few skills and questionable smarts, the trio must rely on their only ally, a primate named Chaka, to try to survive long enough to figure out a way back home.

Insights

IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic21/100
Google Users39%
Director: Brad SilberlingGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Paleontologist Dr. Rick Marshall is disgraced after claiming to have found a fossilized artifact that proves time travel. Dismissed by his peers, he builds a time-traveling device and travels to a parallel universe known as the Land of the Lost. There, he encounters dinosaurs, ape-like creatures called Sleestak, and the young Britishurist Holly Cantrell, who joins him on his quest to find a way back home.

Critical Reception

The film was widely panned by critics and audiences alike, often cited for its nonsensical plot, crude humor, and failed attempts at replicating the tone of the original television series. It is generally considered one of the worst films of 2009.

What Reviewers Say

  • A disastrously unfunny and nonsensical comedy that fails to capture the spirit of the original series.

  • Relies heavily on juvenile humor and weak special effects, with a plot that quickly unravels.

  • Will Ferrell's comedic talents are wasted in a film that seems to have no clear direction or purpose.

Google audience: Audiences largely found the film to be a disappointing and unfunny experience. Many criticized its nonsensical plot, juvenile humor, and the wasted potential of its cast. Some viewers found it to be unintentionally humorous due to its sheer absurdity.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for seven Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Will Ferrell), Worst Director, and Worst Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The Sleestak costumes were designed to be intentionally awkward and uncomfortable for the actors, contributing to their stiff and menacing appearance on screen.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Interesting movie kind of like Back to the Future. Instead they go way back into time with dinosaurs. It's pretty funny and there monkey looking friend.

John

John

So many good moments. Great movie. Quoting Chaka is becoming a family tradition (well, mostly its just me saying CHORIZA TACAS randomly)