The Rocketeer
Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: June 21, 1991 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
4
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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60
The Hollywood ReporterDuane 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
50
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
The Rocketeer is mostly an example of pop moviemaking at its most derivative. Read full review
40
EmpireWilliam 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
40
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
A movie that looks nice and moves along efficiently, but offers little reason for anyone to watch. Read full review
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