I saw this one as a kid about the time it came out- just took a second peek and was not disappointed. This dinosaur/lost world flick has an adult level pacing with a tension that builds to a dramatic ending. The acting, dialogue and character development is just above average, for what might otherwise be considered a Saturday afternoon film for kids.
The German U boat captain is treated sympathetically, something I doubt current political correctness would allow today. We also see some refreshingly deep thoughts expressed from time to time in this tale- be sure to note the wild evolutionary theory that is presented.
The special effects are adequate, and I will go out on a limb and say that if this was made today, the CGI would be bad and would ruin the film- the models were used to good effect. I know some will complain that the creatures are not exactly convincing, but they are not bad either, for what the movie is attempting to be.
I also like the fact that the ending was not the typical Hollywood (happy) ending.
Final note, the interior submarine scenes convey a realistic WW1 era technology and appropriate claustrophobia.
if you are into 'lost world' or dinosaur films , this one is a must see. Six stars.
The German U boat captain is treated sympathetically, something I doubt current political correctness would allow today. We also see some refreshingly deep thoughts expressed from time to time in this tale- be sure to note the wild evolutionary theory that is presented.
The special effects are adequate, and I will go out on a limb and say that if this was made today, the CGI would be bad and would ruin the film- the models were used to good effect. I know some will complain that the creatures are not exactly convincing, but they are not bad either, for what the movie is attempting to be.
I also like the fact that the ending was not the typical Hollywood (happy) ending.
Final note, the interior submarine scenes convey a realistic WW1 era technology and appropriate claustrophobia.
if you are into 'lost world' or dinosaur films , this one is a must see. Six stars.