Loch Ness (1996)

User Rating:

5.1/10   

Director:

John Henderson

Writer (WGA):

John Fusco (written by)

Release Date:

20 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

for 1500 years one legend remains undiscovered undisturbed until now LOCH NESS

Plot:

A scientist tries to prove the existence of the Loch Ness monster.

Plot Keywords:

Loch Ness Monster | Cryptozoology | Independent Film

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Ted Danson	...	Dempsey
Joely Richardson	...	Laura
Ian Holm	...	Water Bailiff
Harris Yulin	...	Dr. Mercer
James Frain	...	Adrian Foote
Keith Allen	...	Gordon Shoals
Nick Brimble	...	Andy Maclean
Kirsty Graham	...	Isabel
Harry Jones	...	Wee Wullie
Philip O'Brien	...	Dr. Abernathy
Joseph Greig	...	Guideon
John Dair	...	Macleish
John Verea	...	Tow Truck Driver
Debora Weston	...	Dr. Hunter (as Deborah Weston)
Wolf Kahler	...	Dr. Muller

MPAA:

Rated PG for language, mild sensuality and a fist fight.

Runtime:

101 min

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:All | Australia:G | Finland:K-11 | Germany:o.Al. (w) | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | UK:PG | USA:PG | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Bracknell, Berkshire, England, UK

Company:

Polygram Filmed Entertainment

Trivia:

The film was originally intended for theatrical release. However it aired on network television in the U.S. before it was released in theaters.

Goofs:

Miscellaneous: When you see the train to London passing from the outside, the carriages are the Mk3 type introduced in the early 1980's. But when Dr. Dempsey and the Water Bailiff are talking inside the carriage, the shape of the carriage windows are clearly that of the Mk1 carriages, rarely, if ever, used with Mk3s.

Quotes:

Dr. Jonathan Dempsey: The only thing I got from my grandmother was bad eyes.
Laura McFetridge: Oh no, I think you have nice e...
Dr. Jonathan Dempsey: Uh, what I meant was that I'm far-sighted.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Frank Skinner Live in Birmingham (1998) (V)

Wishy Washy, Lovey Dovey wholesome family type stuff

This movie can be enjoyed as long as you are prepared to accept the plot for what it is - A far fetched romantic tale to well the tears in your eyes and make you think "Awww... isn't that sweet" The plot as far as the actual "Beastie of the Loch" is far-fetched enough without stretching the bounds or reality with the love story.

Being far-fetched does not, however, mean that this movie is not worth watching. I actually quite enjoyed it, and was able to watch along with a young family without having to cringe at foul language or blatant sex scenes. Take this movie for what it is - family entertainment. The kids will live the monster storyline and the special effects, the romantic among us will sniffle at the course of true love, and the others will probably find this to be a fairly average, fairly entertaining way to spend 90 minutes or so of your time.