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, The (1991) review at Time Out (--)
The gist of the story is that Howard Hughes (Terry O'Quinn) has invented a personal rocket backpack, but a Mafia group led by Eddie Valentine (Paul Sorvino) is trying to steal it. They make off with the rocket, during the getaway it is switched with an...read the complete Rocketeer, The (1991) review at Steve Rhodes
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...