Innerspace
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Movie Reviews of Innerspace
Movie Review: Start & end are confusing, but rest is good
Summary: 3 Stars
I find this movie confusing just as soon as it got going. I don't think I followed the whole miniaturising process properly, as I got completely lost, as soon as the guy getting chased - I didn't realise Dennis Quaid was actually miniaturised and INSIDE that syringe.When Dennis Quaid (Tuck) was injected into Martin Short's (Jack) body, the whole sections of film dedicated to this reminded me totally of Osmosis Jones (if you haven't seen it, it will give you a hysterical look at the human body).
Before the miniaturising, Tuck comes across as arrogant, and not caring about his girlfriend (played by a very 80s Meg Ryan). But this all changes, and his influence on Jack, also changes him, from an OTT hypochondriac to someone different. One of the funniest scenes is when they both get drunk in Tuck's apartment.
There are also some heartbreaking scenes, particularly when Tuck ends up in Lydia's (Meg Ryan) body, and sees something that effectively makes him changes his life as soon (or if) he gets re-enlarged.
Most of the middle part of the movie is terrific viewing, and although some parts seem to be overly long, it's great. The ending confused me yet again - but you'll have to watch it for yourself to see what I mean won't you?
Movie Review: Not good.
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie is not good because it has no story, at least that would have been understandable if it was funny and believe me this movie was not funny. The reason for the three star rating is that there were a few jokes that were worth laughing at but I think it was still bad. If you like this type of movie then go buy the DVD but there are plenty of funny movies to buy.Movie Review: Bowjam
Summary: 3 Stars
Really 3.5 stars. Funny, entertaining but a little ridiculous.Hard to miss with the super star cast. Good family entertainment.
Movie Review: Just isn't very good
Summary: 2 Stars
I'm a big fan of Joe Dante and I love Martin Short, but 'Innerspace' is just too high on concept and low on just about everything else. You know the tendency for even many great comedies to somehow "require" a villian sub-plot? Well 'Innerspace' not only falls victim to that, but the "on the chase from the bad guy" scenario propels the film. I guess you could call it "adventure", but there's nothing interesting or exciting about it. Short does what he can here and there, but most of it feels like made-for-TV filler material... honestly.
I don't know... Dante is a creative genius, but this is his most lacking IMO. Sure, this is one flick that has brilliant special effects and doesn't ever overplay them, but you almost wish they'd had, because at least something interesting would be happening. 'Gremlins' and 'The 'burbs' had awesomely unique concepts but, by and large, maintained a degree of freshness around them for their running time; 'Innerspace' can't survive for any real length of time.
The concept of the film is great, no doubt, and the actual execution of the fundamental mental/physical relationship between Short and Quaid is pulled off with valor... which is strange, because it's the superficial aspects of the film that fall on their face. I guess that makes sense; Dante is an imaginative nut, and in the face of a drab script and story, he doesn't know what to do.
Movie Review: Childish, underdeveloped, high-concept 1980s comedy
Summary: 2 Stars
"Innerspace" is a high-concept 1980s comedy - a man and his craft are miniaturised for scientific purposes - needless to say things go wrong.
Sadly the many ideas in the film are under-developed and it operates at the most juvenile level. Meg Ryan lights up the film but Martin Short and Dennis Quaid are pretty lightweight. Also it's just not very funny. May appeal to young children. "Fantastic Voyage" it aint.