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Time Out (--)
In this comic book adaptation, chisel-faced pilot Cliff Secord (Campbell) discovers a rocket pack that enables him to zoom through the skies, only to find himself pursued by villains employed by film star Neville Sinclair (Dalton). Sinclair, a dastardly ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Time Out (--)
New York Times (Janet Maslin)
The Saturday afternoon serials that spoke to the adventure-loving children in all of us are by now several generations away. Having inspired future film makers with their miraculous derring-do, these innocent tales of heroism have since been ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at New York Times (Janet Maslin)
Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
"Summer Movies" have been taking a lot of guff (mostly from film critics) these last few years for being hollow, empty things devoid of any real substance, and while that may be true occasionally, it's important to remember that Hollywood's bottom line ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marc Savlov)
MovieWeb (Steve Gibbs)
Los Angeles, 1938: Hollywood is beginning its 'golden age' and test pilot Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) has just crashed his chance for a shot at a national air race. However, losing a plane is nothing compared to the rocket pack he and Peevy (Alan ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at MovieWeb (Steve Gibbs)
Netflix (James Rocchi)
DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
There have been such movies based on comic book action heroes that have made us believe the impossible. Can a man leap a tall building with a single bound? Can a guy named The Shadow really disappear into thin air? And where exactly does Batman get 'all ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at DVD Authority.com (Matt Brighton)
DVDnett.no
Action-komedienThe Rocketeer (1991) er historien om en mann som blir superhelt ved hjelp av en bærbar rakett-innretning. Handlingen er lagt til Los Angeles i 1938, der den ambisiøse piloten Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) preparerer flyet sitt for en ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at DVDnett.no
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Sure, its silly, but it is fun and entertaining. On a scale of one to 10 this film rates a seven. ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
As Tim Burton's Batman (1989) proved, the villain does not carry the movie, the hero does. Campbell, however, does not give Cliff any discernable personality. Early in the movie he is assertive, has a temper and punches a guy. Later in the movie he is ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Eric Nash)
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema (Mark Pfeiffer)
The Rocketeer is a throwback to when movie heroes weren’t burdened by irony or existential angst. ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema (Mark Pfeiffer)
Snack Bar (Adam J. Hakari)
Olivia Williamson
I, too, saw the ROCKETEER preview on Saturday. From the early publicity and summaries I heard, this could have been a really awful movie. Fortunately, Disney resisted the temptation to try and make this a summer blockbuster, and just a made a nice, ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Olivia Williamson
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
The hero of "The Rocketeer" is being marketed as a new action hero along the lines of Indiana Jones, but the difference between this movie and the Indy series is fundamental: "Raiders of ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
The story centers on a pre-World War II stunt pilot (Bill Campbell) who accidentally comes into possession of a rocket-propelled backpack much coveted by the Nazis. With the aid of his mechanic pal (Alan Arkin), he gets it up and running, then uses it to ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Sci-Fi Movie Page (James O'Ehley)
DVD Verdict (Sean McGinnis)
The Rocketeer is a story of a boy named Cliff Secord who loves to fly, and his mechanic named Peevy. Cliff has a girlfriend who is a stunner. He races planes for a living, if you can call it that. Everything a young man could want. But as is usual in ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at DVD Verdict (Sean McGinnis)
Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD
The Rocketeer is a Disney film for adults. Set in 1936 Hollywood, it's a period piece in the vein of the Indiana Jones movies, and there is very little lightness. Cliff Secord is a successful young pilot, who stumbles upon a mysterious jetpack unlike ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Ultimate Guide to Disney DVD
DVD MovieGuide
The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense and intrigue! Cliff encounters as assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret Nazi spy (Timothy Dalton). ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at DVD MovieGuide
DVD Net (Terry Kemp)
Decent films that have something for the kids but adults can still enjoy are a rare thing of late. Most films are either way too violent, too stupid, or just plain badly made. A film may appeal to the teenage market, but most parents of those teenagers ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at DVD Net (Terry Kemp)
Enrique Conty
There are some *major* spoilers for THE ROCKETEER below. Read them
at your own risk!!!
The casting was great, especially Timothy Dalton as the utterly villainous Oil Can Harry ... err, Neville Sinclair. Howard Hughes (actor?) and Cliff Secord ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Enrique Conty
Laurie D.T. Mann
I dragged my husband and child off the the sneak preview of THE ROCKETEER on Saturday, and I was very glad I did (even though I didn't get a commemorative button).
THE ROCKETEER is sort of a slower-moving Indy Jones movie with time for a little ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Laurie D.T. Mann
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
The most amazing thing about "The Rocketeer" has nothing do with its special effects. The most amazing thing is that it's a Walt Disney Picture.
Last year "Dick Tracy" almost carried the Walt Disney Pictures label, which is the Disney Studio's ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
THE ROCKETEER ($30) has always been something of a personal favorite- not because it is a great piece of cinema, but because it reminiscent of an old style Hollywood adventure yarn. Set in 1938, THE ROCKETEER tells to tale of Cliff Secord (Bill ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Cinema Laser (Derek M. Germano)
Washington Post (Joe Brown)
Based on a comic book, deliciously corny but not campy, "The Rocketeer" is the movie "Dick Tracy" and "Batman" wanted to be. This summer's big surprise imagines the shiny, happy technological future (the way it looked from 1938), bringing back memories ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Washington Post (Joe Brown)
Washington Post (Hal Hinson)
Disney's new picture, "The Rocketeer," is a celebration of bland, all-American averageness that itself manages to be nothing better than average. Set in Los Angeles in 1938, the film presents a simpler, drowsier vision of America, a "Love Bug" America, a ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Washington Post (Hal Hinson)
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
The poor man's Indiana Jones, complete with Nazi subterfuge and heroine in distress. This paean to the cliffhangers of yore never really finds its footing, unfortunately. It's a rather tired story about a lost jet pack and the daredevil (Bill Campbell ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
Mark R. Leeper
I recognize that there are some films that it is hard for me to be objective about and all I can do is state my prejudices at the beginning of my review. I think I was about five years old when Saturday morning television ran COMMANDO CODY, SKY MARSHALL ...read the complete Rocketeer movie review at Mark R. Leeper
User Reviews
by Michaeline Melend... on October 03, 2009
I remember the first time I saw the rocketeer in the movie theatre I really thought it was a great film and now I purchased it on DVD. I really missed this film because it is a fun film and it something everyone can enjoy with your family and friends. ...
by B. Warden on September 28, 2009
We bought this for our son's 3rd birthday. He loves it and so do ...
by Nuisance "the reb... on July 03, 2009
I have always loved this movie. I will never stop loving this movie. It reminds me of the time when directors made film with a love for the craft as opposed to these hacks that make films for the love of money. In this day and time you will rarely find a ...
by Derek Flint "GWR" on March 22, 2009
I've watched the growth of superhero films from the serials of the 1930's, '40's and '50's all the way up to the recent teriffic films coming out of the pages of Marvel comics. (DC comics is sorely behind with only 2 Batman movies, 1 Watchmen movie and a ...
by B.P.M on March 17, 2009
Ahh back in they late 80's early 90's when Disney had a whole string of period movies. Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Dick Tracy, and of course Rocketeer. These films were so much fun and just great to look at. The sets, the costumes everything. The ...
by K. Deese on March 12, 2009
Seriously this movie is amazing. I really wish Disney still made movies of this quality. A great movie from my childhood as well. Just too good. ...
by William Klug on November 26, 2008
Just simply, great prices and excellent service. Not much more I can say other than that I will continue to do business with Amazon. ...
by Thomas Lee Mullin... on October 03, 2008
It is an excellent Disney movie. I really enjoyed it. It was quite well done. ...
by L. Cabos on July 11, 2008
Dave Stevens graphic novel -- an obvious tip of the hat to Republic serial classics such as RADAR MEN ON THE MOON and KING OF THE ROCKETMEN -- this wonderfully entertaining film in a summer when TERMINATOR 2 sucked up all the box office oxygen. Too bad, ...
by Andrew Ellington on June 20, 2008
I remember as a young boy absolutely loving this movie. At every sleepover this movie was mandatory. I probably saw `The Rocketeer' a record fifty times as a child and then, sadly, I grew up. In fact I haven't seen this movie in almost ten years. ...
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