The Mosquito Coast
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Movie Reviews of The Mosquito Coast
Movie Review: Outstanding story, character development & cinematography!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie contains all the elements that make a great story, and best of all, includes a great cast and wonderful cinematography. Harrison Ford plays a very dynamic character who fits the mold of the misguided husband who downplays his pernicious acts with a "I'm doing this for you" speech. Incredible! Part of you loves him for his genius, part of you hates him for his hazardous ambition. I would classify this movie as a tragedy, but what better way to learn from the ideal human experience of survival, hope and trial. The DVD looks sharp (for an older movie!) and has a nice trailer on it, but that's really it. I noticed the Amazon comment of "Fine film grain is revealed throughout," and I quote Allie Fox, "Sounds perfect!" - I love the sharp film look! This movie is a keeper, and an excellent chapter in Harrison Ford's hall of fame! Peter Weir too! SEE IT!Movie Review: Who Says Harrison Ford Can't be a Bad Guy ?
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is quite often overlooked, but a great film. Ford stars as an inventor who wants to move to the jungle where it is "pure" and he can build inventions that will make him a god like figure, mainly giving ice to the non-civilized. He does a good job as getting more obsessed throughout the picture, fighting his family's desires to return home "America has been destroyed." It's fun how he downplays everything, like when the town he built from scratch and his ice machine are burned to bits, he shrugs,"I'm glad" while looking at the ashes. All in all, it's refreshing to see Ford as someone other than the hero or the romantic. I definitley recommend this movie. By the way, the DVD doesn't really add any special features, it contains both regular and widescreen versions of the film.Movie Review: "What good is a boat without a river...?"
Summary: 5 Stars
I never read the book, but I'm always impressed with how effectively low-key this picture is, sometimes hauntingly so.
Harrison Ford has one of his most idiosyncratic roles, with good support from the cinematographer, Helen Mirren, and River Phoenix--- the latter of whom, in particular, reminds us of how good an actor he was by giving such a strong performance when he has almost NO dialogue (he does supply the occasional narration).
Peter Weir is one of our most lyrical directors... now, if he'd only add those 7 minutes back to "Hanging Rock"!
(DVD gives both full screen AND widescreen versions BUT the full-screen actually has more visual data, as that was how it was originally shot (before being turned into a 'rectangle' for theatrical release)).
Movie Review: An Underappreciated Masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of both the novel and the film. Yes, the novel goes into more depth and the lead character, played by Harrison Ford on his best performance, is even more of a lunatic in it. This is a gorgeous film that has no easy answers and no cookie cutter characters. I think most of us agree with most of Allie Fox's sentiments about American society, but he takes himslef and his family to the furthest extremes of his obsessions. The minimal score provides a wonderful atmosphere and the entire cast is excellent, especially the late River Phoenix.If you are looking for an easy film with little challenges for the viewer, watch Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. If you want to see him in an edgy, risky and brave role, try The Mosquito Coast.
Movie Review: Escape civilization
Summary: 5 Stars
Thought provoking look at a man out of touch with the world or maybe too in touch. Released in 1986, many references in the movie date the movie to that period*; however the story line is a timeless tale of a man's struggle for identity against a society that would rob him of it. He moves his family out of America to try to build a life in the central American jungle.
His personal drive and inventiveness fueled by his ego moves him to build a small society
* - fear of nucular holocost, high inflation, Japanese imports destroying the American economy