Loch Ness
by John Henderson
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Actor: Harris Yulin, Ian Holm, James Frain, Joely Richardson, Ted DansonDirector: John Henderson
Brand: DANSON,TED
Producer: Debra Hayward
Producer: Eric Fellner
Producer: Judith Hunt
Producer: Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer: Stephen Ujlaki
Producer: Tim Bevan
Writer: John Fusco
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 101 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-21
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of Loch Ness
Movie Review: Predictable? Yes. Innocuous? Yes. Spiritually potent? Absolutely.
Summary: 5 Stars
As the title would suggest "Loch Ness" explores the possibility of the Loch Ness monster, at least on the surface. Ted Danson plays a disillusioned cryptozoologist who is sent on assignment to Loch Ness, Scotland, to disprove the mythical creature's existence. With the assistance of a clairvoyant girl (Kirsty Graham) he discovers many life-changing things, including love.
If you're remotely interested in cryptozoology "Loch Ness" is a must. Despite the fact that the story is predictable, this is a very well-made film. It was filmed in 1994 on location in Scotland and England. Although it was primed for theatrical release and released as such in Europe, in America it was ultimately decided to release it on network TV in September, 1996, which was probably a good decision.
The film has a lot going for it: Ted Danson is perfect as the jaded scientist; Joely Richardson is Beautiful; the little clairvoyant girl is cute and spiritual; the locations are breathtaking; the people are likable and the story touches on important themes that every non-moron can relate to. If you're in the mood for a mindless slasher/monster flick with lots of gore, this isn't the film to see. See "Loch Ness Terror" instead. However, if you care to explore some of life's most vital questions, look no further.
Danson has given up on love in the aftermath of a divorce; he's also given up on his life's work, his dream. He's a laughing stock in the scientific community. Note his powerful statement to his Scottish partner at Loch Ness:
"I'm a joke. I'm the guy who chases looney tunes and you think I don't wanna find something out there? If I nailed a dinosaur in Loch Ness I would be vindicated a thousand times over. I would have it all back and more. But it's not gonna happen. There's nothing down there, there's nothing up in British Columbia, there's nothing unexplained flying around the skies at night. That's just a wish list to make us feel like there's something more to life than the $#*% we got stuck with."
As you can see, the film is more than just cutesy family fare or mindless monster mayhem. The struggle Danson is going through is real and we can all relate to it on some level. We may not be looking for the Loch Ness monster, but we all have dreams; we all hope to discover love in some manner; we all hope to find meaning in life. Unless, of course, we've given up, like Danson's character in the story. Yet, even then, in the blackest pit of anguish & despair there's hope.
There are two general views on life: 1.) That life and the universe are one big meaningless accident and you're just an insignificant bug that will soon be squashed out of existence and memory. And 2.) that there's an intelligent design to the universe and, although it's somehow fallen (i.e. severely messed up), there IS meaning, love, hope and purpose, even if we are presently unable to fully comprehend it.
The film addresses the clash of these two opposing views. We've all experienced the conflict of these two positions within our OWN hearts; it's the clash of flesh and spirit. On the one hand, we WANT to believe the latter position, but life keeps dishing out so much crap that we are seriously tempted to give in to the former.
This is the struggle Danson faces in the story. He's given up; he's stumbling in the darkenss; he's just going through the motions to exist. His smile is mostly a facade.
The little girl is a key factor in his deliverance. She is able to see things as they truly are, including beyond the areas of normal perception. Danson says seeing is believing, but the little girl insists that believing in unseen reality is more important than physically seeing, if you know what I mean.
If this review sounds like a bunch of mumbo jumbo you're not ready for this film. Check out "Freddy V.S. Jason Part VI" instead.
Grade: A-
Summary of Loch Ness
No Description Available.Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 21-JUN-2005
Media Type: DVD
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