

Theodore Rex
In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon.
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Plot Summary
In a future where dinosaurs coexist with humans, Secret Service agent Katie Collet is assigned a new, unconventional partner: Theodore Rex, a talking Tyrannosaurus Rex. Their mission is to stop a mad geneticist from unleashing a devastating biological weapon. This unlikely duo must overcome their differences and navigate a series of chaotic and often humorous events to save the world.
Critical Reception
Theodore Rex was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is widely considered one of the worst films of the 1990s, often cited for its nonsensical plot, poor special effects, and juvenile humor.
What Reviewers Say
- A painfully unfunny and uninspired comedy that fails on almost every level.
- The special effects are remarkably dated and unconvincing, even for its time.
- Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson struggle to find any chemistry or comedic timing amidst the chaos.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be incredibly tedious, with many criticizing the lack of humor and the poor execution of its premise. The special effects were also a common point of complaint.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for a Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture.
Fun Fact
The film was a massive box office bomb, grossing only about $345,000 against a reported budget of $35 million, making it one of the biggest financial failures in film history.
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