Reptilicus
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Movie Reviews of Reptilicus
Movie Review: A wonderfully bad movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Reptilicus is so bad that it is great! A film this inept should please any lover of bad movies! I group of men are prospecting for copper when they unknowingly unearth a piece of the long dormant reptile's tail. Once it is safely tucked away in a freezer at an aquarium, one of the scientists (Dr. Dalby) unknowingly allows the tail to thaw out when he falls asleep at his desk. Somehow, the door to the freezer pops open but it is never explained how this happened. I guess the good doctor didn't close the door properly after snipping off a piece of the tail for further study. Anyhow, the tail thaws out and Reptilicus regenerates to terrorize all Denmark. Brigadier General Mark Grayson leads the allied forces into battle against the huge beast and blow one of it's appendages clean off where it sinks to the sea bottom and starts to regenerate. This makes it possible to consider a sequel, but sadly, a second helping of this muck was never made.
Eventually, General Grayson and his trusty bazooka manage to shoot a tranquilizer into the monster's mouth that knocks it completly out. This will allow the monster to be killed. As the film ends you can see the missing appendage throbbing on the sea floor, threatening to regenerate and wreak havoc all over again.
As I said earlier, this is a terrible film but it is so bad that it is wonderful. It ranks as one of the absolute worst giant monster movies ever made. Thank you, Sidney Pink!
Movie Review: corrections on an earlier review
Summary: 5 Stars
This is to correct four fact errors on an otherwise excellent review by Bruce Rux of Aurora, Colorado posted on May 29th, 2002. Mistake #1: The review says the Danes were probing for oil when in fact they were mining for copper.
Mistake #2: The review says they pulled up the monster's entire tail when in fact they only unearthed the tip of the tail which later regenerated into Reptilicus.
Mistake #3: The review says the "janitor" was responsible for the thawing of the monster when it was actually Dr. Dalby who allowed it to happen. The night watchman (Peterson) (sp?) was actually relieved of his duties in that part of the building by Dr. Dalby earlier that evening. Peterson was not at fault.
Mistake #4: The review states that the army blew bits and pieces of Reptilicus "all over the place" but this, too, is not accurate. They actually blew off one of the beast's appendages which later was seen throbbing under the ocean at the films end.
Mistakes notwithstanding, I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Rux's review of the film. The wonderfully bad movie is playing in my VCR as I write this! If you love bad movies, this is a must!
Movie Review: "REPTILICUS" GOOD FUN!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this DVD of "REPTILICUS" and was Pleased to see a decent transfer for once! This film is SO BAD It'S GOOD! In my opinion, one of the BEST GUILTY PLEASURES of the 1960's! Not only do we get a decent story with a classic unforgettable "MONSTER", but we are treated to a trip to "TIVOLI PARK"! Yes., it's all here, a Rampaging Monster snake, A Trip to "Tivoli" for a ride on the Coaster, ferris Wheel and Octopus, then inside the lounge for a cocktail and "CAMILLE CAPICOTTO" singing her top 10 single on the WINDSOR label,"TIVOLI NIGHT" (Danish chart position# 09, March 12, 1962). Not sure if this film was shot in Any other format than the standard 1:33, but the picture looks like it's all there. If you like Cheesy monster flicks of the past, then this one is GOOD. I rate it 3 & 1/2 Stars out of 4!!!!!!Movie Review: 5 stars-for laffs!
Summary: 5 Stars
even as a kid, I thought this movie sucked.
Ive seen pics from the Dane DVD, in which the monster flies around Copenhagen at night-actually looks fairly good, atmospheric and spooky-except this beast has full fledged wings, and the monster on the ground has little 6-inch winglets, that couldnt even generate a breeze.
AIP cut this out because they thought it looked silly.
If that head been a yardstick for criterion, then there would have been little movie left.
The movie turns into "Welcome tho Copenhagen" booster ad.
The Danish version has some sex n' nudity-and lots of slutty dressed Danish girls.
Well at least for 1962.
Movie Review: The Best of the Worst
Summary: 5 Stars
Reptilicus must be seen to be believed. It has all the features of a great "B" movie including terrible acting, terrible script, and terrible special effects. I would rank it up (down) there with Plan 9 from Outer Space. If someone were to make a spoof on the monster movies from the 60's and early 70's, they might make a replica of Reptilicus by mistate. So if you want a good laugh and have a "you've got to be kidding me" sense of humor, this is the movie for you.