Land of the Lost is a classic Saturday morning show from the 1970's. Unless you're in your early 40's, you probably don't know much about the original series. Speaking as someone who, as a child, watched this show each weekend, I can say it was about as cool as Saturday morning shows got. Well, Super Friends and Dr. Shrinker were pretty dang cool as well - but this series really stood out.

This remake isn't just disappointing, it is an abomination. I don't say this because the cast and crew mishandled reviving the show. They did, but the poor quality of the movie isn't it's biggest issue. These dishonorable louts, being dishonorable, didn't have the sense to refrain from using swearing and drug and sex references. Yes, they are remaking a series remembered by middle-aged folk. How many of these middle-aged folks took their children to this film assuming it wouldn't be littered with the low-brow and disgusting?

I used to be a Will Ferrell fan. I've quoted my Geddy Lee lovin' brother-in-law's description of the man - he is a one trick pony, but it is one heckuva trick. That trick has expired. Anyone willing to make a movie obviously geared to children and include the jokes displayed here is not worthy of conducting himself on a public stage.

Putting aside the irresponsible aspects of the movie, which is a little like putting aside the topic of heat when talking about the Sun, the production is still a loss. It fails to find the adventurous spirit of the original series, it fails to produce any laughs and the dialog is simple. Even if they had left the crud out, it still would not be worth wasting your time on.




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