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Land of the Lost

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
78K
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POPULARITY
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Will Ferrell in Land of the Lost (2009)
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Dinosaur AdventureActionAdventureComedySci-Fi

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.

  • Director
    • Brad Silberling
  • Writers
    • Chris Henchy
    • Dennis McNicholas
    • Sid Krofft
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Danny McBride
    • Anna Friel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    78K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,224
    2,004
    • Director
      • Brad Silberling
    • Writers
      • Chris Henchy
      • Dennis McNicholas
      • Sid Krofft
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Danny McBride
      • Anna Friel
    • 320User reviews
    • 155Critic reviews
    • 32Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Land of the Lost: Trailer #2
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    Land Of The Lost: Chaka Warns The Trio Of The Sleestak
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    Land Of The Lost: Chaka Warns The Trio Of The Sleestak
    Land Of The Lost: Grumpy Snaps The Vines They Are Swinging On In An Attempt To Eat Them
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    Land Of The Lost: Grumpy Snaps The Vines They Are Swinging On In An Attempt To Eat Them
    Land Of The Lost: Comedy Reel
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    Land Of The Lost: Grumpy Comes Back To Attack Dr. Marshall After Hearing His Insults
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    Land Of The Lost: Grumpy Comes Back To Attack Dr. Marshall After Hearing His Insults

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Dr. Rick Marshall
    Danny McBride
    Danny McBride
    • Will Stanton
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Holly Cantrell
    Jorma Taccone
    Jorma Taccone
    • Chaka
    John Boylan
    • Enik
    Matt Lauer
    Matt Lauer
    • Matt Lauer
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    Bobb'e J. Thompson
    • Tar Pits Kid
    Sierra McCormick
    Sierra McCormick
    • Tar Pits Kid
    Shannon Lemke
    • Tar Pits Kid
    Steven Wash Jr.
    Steven Wash Jr.
    • Tar Pits Kid
    Brian Huskey
    Brian Huskey
    • Teacher
    Kevin Buitrago
    • Teenager
    Noah Crawford
    Noah Crawford
    • Teenager
    Jon Kent Ethridge
    • Teenager
    • (as Jon Kent Ethridge II)
    Logan Manus
    • Teenager
    Ben Best
    Ben Best
    • Ernie
    Scott Dorel
    Scott Dorel
    • Elder Pakuni
    Sean Michael Guess
    Sean Michael Guess
    • Elder Pakuni
    • Director
      • Brad Silberling
    • Writers
      • Chris Henchy
      • Dennis McNicholas
      • Sid Krofft
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    User reviews320

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    7lomoojik

    GREAT MOVIE

    This movie brings me joy every time I watch it, Its an absolute JEM! Any one that thinks otherwise is wrong!
    8bvrhodes

    Watch and decide for yourself.

    This movie is definitely better then most of the reviews on this page have been saying. From reading the comments it seems like it is mostly due to parents bringing their kids to see a movie including an actor from movies such as Old School and Anchorman and getting mad when they see crude humor. If you like Will Ferrell you will like most jokes in this movie, it is very funny and in my opinion close to The Hangover. This movie is not supposed to be taken seriously and as long as you don't try to compare it to the original show and go along with it you will laugh. Go in with an open mind and don't listen to the critics this movie is for sure worth checking out.
    8michaelarmer

    Land of the 50's

    What some reviewers on here don't understand is that this was deliberately made in a 50's style with cheesy characters and dubious special effects, to mock that style, and they give it a low rating because they didn't understand this because they are thick!

    It is actually a very good Sci-Fi Comedy, Will Ferrell does his usual hamming it up in the lead role very well, Anna Friel is excellent as his gullible and innocent "fan" scientist, Danny McBride is great as the stupid "trailer trash" guy, who despite being a bit rough has good intentions and Jorma Taccone does a good Chaka under all the hair. John Boylan's voice is perfect as the 50's style domineering alien.

    Direction is excellent, they keep it to the same 1950's formula almost throughout, It is well timed with great scenes and good photography, my only complaint about that is that they included a couple of music clips that came from the late 1960's, however they did seem to fit the scenes, and the film score was very good.

    My favorite scenes are the after when Will Ferrell states that T-Rex has a brain the size of a Walnut and later the Intelligent T-Rex drops a giant Walnut outside the cave entrance where they are staying, where the bug sucks blood out of Will Ferrell when he is trying to play the banjo, and when they drink the juice out of a fruit which turns out to be a narcotic and 'All Along The Watchtower' by The Jimi Hendrix Experience kicks in (A song usually associated with drug taking), and at the end in the interview with Matt Lauer where Will Ferrell puts him down as a payback for an earlier interview where Matt Lauer puts down Will Ferrell.

    Lighten up reviewers this is one of the best Sci-Fi comedies going.
    6john-kim-howard

    What did you expect??

    I could tell from the trailers that if you were not a committed Will Ferrell fan, or stoned out of your mind, that this movie would probably be trashed by the experts. You either find his absurd comedy funny or find it a senseless insult to your intelligence. For me, there were a couple times when I really laughed out loud (and I was sober as a judge), most of the time I simply had a smile on my face as I watched the master make a complete fool of himself - which is what Will Ferrell does. I read some of these in-depth critiques in utter amazement. I mean, really, what were you expecting to see? It is a very light hearted spoof of one of the most ridiculous TV series in history. Generally, I thought it was funny, we've been repeating some of the funnier, albeit, totally ridiculous scenes all day. I do strongly caution parents with children. When Will Ferrell says PG-13 he isn't kidding. Sexual innuendo and drug references are going to be quite uncomfortable for the prudish crowd.
    7S_dot_M_dot

    Dark Comedy

    Following the discovery of ancient artifacts and crystals harnessing a unique energy, paleontologist Dr. Rick Marshall (Will Ferrell) and his newly appointed assistant Holly (Anna Friel) travel to the remote desert where they were discovered. Teaming up with Will (Danny McBride), who runs a roadside attraction on the land where the crystal was found, the trio gets sucked into another dimension. There, they are met by an array of items from years past; dinosaurs, slow-moving lizard men called Sleestaks, and their new friend Chaka (Jorma Taccone). Now they are in a race against time to get back home or end up lost forever.

    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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    • Trivia
      The 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).
    • Goofs
      When 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 credits
      Halfway through the credits there is an additional scene showing a brought back dinosaur egg hatching to reveal a baby Sleestak.
    • Alternate versions
      Universal Studios released a Family Friendly version on DVD that removes objectionable content. This version has a blue border on the DVD cover.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: Will Ferrell/Pearl Jam (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Land of the Lost Theme
      Written by Linda Laurie

      Performed by Will Ferrell

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (France)
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tierra perdida
    • Filming locations
      • Dumont Dunes, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Relativity Media
      • Sid & Marty Krofft Pictures
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    Box office

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    • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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