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Plot:
Previously filmed in 1933 (as Island of Lost Souls) and 1977, the classic H.G. Wells story was filmed again for this graphic 1996 version. The film was roasted by critics, but it's an utterly f...( read more 
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MCT:July 6, 2008
I've seen this movie a couple of times but I didn't realize I liked it until I recorded over the tape it was on... Now I kinda miss it so I guess I did like it. It's pretty twisted though and there's a lot of mindless shrieking and violence that sort of made me zone out during the final "battle"... In retrospect, Fairuza Balk's character is the most interesting in this movie. Her (brief and few) scenes are the ones that stay in your mind. As a side note, this movie helped me discover the song "Night Bird" by Deep Forest. (I also recommend the 2004 remix)
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MCT:June 16, 2008Would have been Thewlis' rise to mega star status if it weren't for the horrible Direction and major diversions from the novel. Brando does merely ok, and Kilmer completely misses the point of his character, as per usual.
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MCT:June 11, 2008
Despite having some good actors and a potentially good story, this adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel of the same name, doesn't really go anywhere.
The sci-fi aspect of the story is definitely there, but the movie fails to take full advantage of it. In the end, this film feels like a sci-fi channel original movie, and I'm not talking about one of the rare good ones. After some decent opening credits, the film starts out like crap. Why the heck did they need to have that stupid fight in the raft? That was a waste of a couple of minutes. Anyway, once the main character, Edward Douglas reaches the island, the film begins to take shape. Unfortunately, once Dr. Moreau makes an appearance, the film crashes back down. Slowly by slowly the story fades away and the film ends up feeling like an action film, but with weird creatures running the show.
On a positive note, the film uses costumes and makeup for the characters rather than CG. There are only 3 human characters in the film, 4 if you count Fairuza Balk, so I give props to the costume and makeup department here. On the other hand, the creatures may frighten a younger audience.
As mentioned earlier, the acting isn't too bad. David Thewlis pulls off the lead and Fairuza Balk is pretty darn sexy. Marlon Brando is nothing special, but Val Kilmer puts on quite a performance, especially in the second half. It really does seem as all the characters in this film are crazy except for Ron Perlman.
Unless you like Marlon Brando or Val Kilmer, I don't see any other reason to watch this film.
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MCT:May 25, 2008
I couldn't stand this movie. It grossed me out but I was like 15 when I watched it. Probably would find something good about it now.
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MCT:May 12, 2008Terrible - I can't believe I spent money to watch this or that John Frankenheimer was partially responsible for it!
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