The Rocketeer

Name: The Rocketeer
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family
Released: June 21, 1991
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 61
Cast: Bill Campbell, Jennifer Connelly

1991

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 21, 1991 | PG

Starring: Bill Campbell, Jennifer Connelly

Summary: The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense and intrigue. Cliff encounters an assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret spy. With the help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat hisThe discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord (Billy Campbell) into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense and intrigue. Cliff encounters an assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret spy. With the help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat his foes, who are anxious to use the device in an evil plan to rule the world.… Expand

Director: Joe Johnston

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 108 min

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Marc Savlov

The Rocketeer is a gung-ho all-American summer flick with the guts not to try and be anything else. Read full review

James Berardinelli

The Rocketeer may not be perfect, but it's an excellent example of how to adapt a comic book to the screen. Read full review

Roger Ebert

The movie lacks the wit and self-mocking irony of the Indiana Jones movies, and instead seems like a throwback to the simple-minded, clean-cut sensibility of a less complicated time. That doesn’t mean The Rocketeer is not entertaining. But adjustments are necessary to enjoy it. Read full review

Duane Byrge

The Rocketeer is low-octane Steven Spielberg — projected in the right happy direction but lacking the gritty accelerant and around-the-edges humor and humanity of other heavy popcorn-load adventures. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

The Rocketeer is mostly an example of pop moviemaking at its most derivative. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

A movie that looks nice and moves along efficiently, but offers little reason for anyone to watch. Read full review

Empire William Thomas

Take an uncharismatic leading man (Bill Campbell), an obviously pre-Oscar Jennifer Connelly, a scene-chewing Timothy Dalton and action that doesn't start until halfway through the film and what you have is one of 1991's more disappointing summer flicks. Read full review

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CoreGamer1408

Jun 24, 2019

A film before the dark times, before the Woke Empire. So refreshing to watch some old world light hearted hoaky cheese that just focuses on bad guys versus good guys.

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CalibMcBolts

Aug 15, 2016

Yes, the acting is bad (even from Jennifer Connely), Yes the script is sometimes pretty questionable, Yes some of the effects looks kind of dated (but some really hold up though!), Yes the score is pretty unmemorable (It's a Danny Elfman score! This guy is supposed to be great), but man, iYes, the acting is bad (even from Jennifer Connely), Yes the script is sometimes pretty questionable, Yes some of the effects looks kind of dated (but some really hold up though!), Yes the score is pretty unmemorable (It's a Danny Elfman score! This guy is supposed to be great), but man, i can not deny the tons of fun i had watching this film. It is very flawled, but it is extremely entertaining, and pretty much every age group will like it.

A fun action/comedy dressed as a superhero flick, who doesnt want to see that? :)… Expand

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Toasty87

Jul 18, 2020

Very slow start with a good plot but could and should have been better .

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