A space-time vortex sucks scientist Rick Marshall, his assistant Holly and a survivalist Will into a world populated by dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks.A space-time vortex sucks scientist Rick Marshall, his assistant Holly and a survivalist Will into a world populated by dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks.A space-time vortex sucks scientist Rick Marshall, his assistant Holly and a survivalist Will into a world populated by dinosaurs and painfully slow creatures called Sleestaks.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 9 nominations total
- Teenager
- (as Jon Kent Ethridge II)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe lonely road in the desert that the main characters drive down to get to the cave is the same road used in the climax of Se7en (1995).
- GoofsWhen Dr. Marshall is being chased around by the T-Rex in the desert. At one point it picks him up by his backpack and rips it apart and destroys it. He doesn't have it for the rest of that part. Then when they are climbing the volcano, he has it again on his back.
- Quotes
Dr. Rick Marshall: This is for you. I signed it.
[hands his book to Matt Lauer]
Dr. Rick Marshall: You're supposed to say the title and the publisher.
Matt Lauer: That's not gonna happen.
Dr. Rick Marshall: Just say it.
Matt Lauer: No.
Dr. Rick Marshall: Just say the damn title.
Matt Lauer: Fine.
[shows book to TV audience]
Matt Lauer: 'Matt Lauer Can Suck It' by Dr. Rick Marshall.
Dr. Rick Marshall: I was so surprised that your attorney signed off on that. I was like, "Are you sure? Is this gonna be okay?" He said, "Yeah, go for it."
Matt Lauer: Son of a bitch.
- Crazy creditsHalfway through the credits there is an additional scene showing a brought back dinosaur egg hatching to reveal a baby Sleestak.
- Alternate versionsUniversal Studios released a Family Friendly version on DVD that removes objectionable content. This version has a blue border on the DVD cover.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Will Ferrell/Pearl Jam (2009)
In an adaptation of a popular television series, the writing team tries to put a modern twist on it. The world-building and production design are one of the high points of the film. Creating a baron landscape with touches of the past, present, and future, the design keeps the eye wandering. Although Chaka and the Sleestaks designs are from the original series, the make-up department did a phenomenal job of recreating the iconic characters.
This film has a lot of slapstick comedy elements. With Ferrel and McBride being great at comedic timing and improvising depending on the situation, the majority of what ends up on screen probably isn't in the script. Anna Friel plays the assistant turned love interest with leadership and a sense of urgency the other characters lack. Even the CGI T-Rex, Grumpy, becomes a great addition to the team.
This film was made when a lot of advancements in computer-generated production were happening and in areas it shows. While some areas appear seamless, others have you wanting that same look. It is most evident in green screen moments, which, unfortunately, there are a lot of them. Also, as likable as Chaka is, there are times when his character is a bit much and could be toned down.
The biggest downfall of this film is the source material. Since the series depicts and is geared towards families, many may go into this film with the same idea. However, this is not a family film. This film plays well as a slapstick comedy with high-end effects. While not being the blockbuster it was intended to be, Land of the Lost is a fantastic action adventure that should be enjoyed for what it is.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- La tierra perdida
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $100,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $49,438,370
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $18,837,350
- Jun 7, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $68,777,554
- Runtime1 hour 42 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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