Theodore Rex (Video 1995)

In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon.

Director:

Jonathan R. Betuel

Writer:

Jonathan R. Betuel

Stars:

Whoopi Goldberg, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Juliet Landau

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Katie Coltrane
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Elizar Kane
Juliet Landau	...	Dr. Veronica Shade
Bud Cort	...	Spinner
Stephen McHattie	...	Edge
George Newbern	...	Theodore Rex (voice)
Carol Kane	...	Molly Rex (voice)
Richard Roundtree	...	Commissioner Lynch
Jack Riley	...	Alaric
Peter Mackenzie	...	Alex Summers
Joe Dallesandro	...	Rogan
Tony T. Johnson	...	Sebastian
Susie Coelho	...	Dr. Armitraj
Peter Kwong	...	Toymaker
Edith Diaz	...	Ella

Storyline

In a future town a female police detective (Whoopi Goldberg) has to colaborate with Theodore Rex, a genetically generated Tyrannosaurus Rex, in order to investigate the murder of another dinosaure.

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Plot Keywords:

dinosaur | ark | prehistoric times | independent film | character name in title

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Taglines:

The world's toughest cop is getting a brand new partner. He's a real blast from the past.

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

New Line Cinema

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 December 1995 (Germany)

Also Known As:

T. Rex

Box Office

Budget:

$33,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

J&M Entertainment, New Line Cinema, Shooting Star Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Most of the actors signed on thinking the dinosaur would be computer enhanced.

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Goofs

When the Guy in a Bag calls out to the caterpillar, it rises up. The puppet operator's hand is clearly visible in the first shot, lifting it from underneath the table.

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Connections

References Citizen Kane (1941)

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Soundtracks

"Santa Man"
Written and Arranged by Walter Egan
Performed by The Malibooz

User Reviews

Okay, but not great

Theodore Rex is apparently much hated; some people have given it a 10-star rating, but I'm going to go with sarcasm on their parts. However, over half the people who've rated this gave it a 1. I suspect this is as much an effort to put this movie into the bottom 100 as anything else. The movie is not that bad. It isn't wonderful either, but it isn't abominable. I liked it as a kid, and while it isn't a masterpiece, it is watchable as a kid at least. It was a mediocre movie, but I thought it was fun.

That being said, don't think this is some amazing movie. It isn't. It is watchable and mediocre, but there are lots of better movies around. But it definitely doesn't deserve a 1. This movie may not be mind-blowing, but it isn't the Land Before Time XI or Plan 9 From Outer Space. It is better than a lot of the insipid romantic comedies starring Jennifer Lopez. But its below the level of high quality entertainment.

I'd not recommend buying it, but watching it once isn't a loss.