The Robinsons: Lost in Space

As someone who grew up watching the series, I was very anxious to watch this. After doing so, I have to say, I hated to see that it was over! I always wondered as a child, how Don came into the picture. This was explained in this version. And although I never knew there was a David, I hated to see him left behind. I think that Mr Smith would be missed though. His character made for many a great episode in the past. No one will ever forget that whining man, lol. All said and done, I was very entertained. Would definitely tune in next week...to see what happens next. I cant believe it was never picked up! Maybe someone will try this again in the future?

The wait continues for those who love those early episodes of "Lost in Space" from 1965 and want more.

First we watched the original series slowly degenerate into camp. Then we got the 1998 theatrical film which started promisingly and then, like the series, got silly. And now this pilot, in which the first half consists of whining characters we never really learn to care about, and the second half is a formulaic alien invasion story.

Where is the sense of wonder here that permeated the original series? Douglas Petrie's script, in attempt to add character depth to what many people consider a ridiculous show, just falls flat. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't send a family who can't get their you-know-what together on a major space mission. And John Woo's direction, especially in the action-packed second half of the show, proceeds at breakneck speed with no sense of pacing. Like too many films these days, it's fastfastfast and never pauses to take a breath.

The antagonists in this pilot were a particularly poor choice. Unlike Dr. Smith, who was interesting because you always wanted to know what was going on in that scheming mind of his, these villains have absolutely no sense of subtlety. When the show demands a crafty J. R. Ewing-type, we get instead marauding critters out of a 1950s horror film.

And did you notice -- so much of the focus in this pilot is on the kids! Gee, what went wrong with the original series? Oh yeah, that's right!

Kevin Burns, whose "Time Tunnel" pilot was much better but still resembled the original in little besides nomenclature, really needs to turn over the duties of reviving Irwin Allen TV series to someone who understands them better. "Lost in Space" could be a great show again, and it deserves better than this.

Before the successful netflix reboot of the classic series, Lost in Space, there was this. Its a lot like the netflix series in some ways, but the characters arent as likable and the story is kind of bad. If your a fan of the Judy/Don romance it might be worth watching it, but I'm a Judy/Don shipper and I didn't like how that was the whole plot. The rest of the Robinson family is ruined! John Robinson is unlikable, Maureen gets not lots to do, and they add a boring teen son named David. Judy and Don are pretty good and so is Will, but for some reason they made Penny into a BABY! Like, a INFANT BABY! WHAT THE HECK? I don't see how Penny can be a baby in this when in other versions she is shown to be older? Did Penny go through a time warp? Or is she a age regressor and in the future that can be done with peoples bodies? The rest of the plot is just family drama and fighting aliens. It might have been a good show but it just isn't Lost in Space and it doesn't fit with the continuities in the other versions. So the romance is pretty good but the rest of it isn't.

I found this while browsing, don't remember where. The quality kinda sucked (352x240 at 1150 kbps) but I was curious about it. Sadly, I wasn't overly impressed with it. It was kinda standard TV, but still almost entertaining enough.

Huge goof: When Will and David are threatened to get sucked out into space, they seem to be suspended in mid-air, just grabbing some handle, However, Will's cables are clearly visible in two or three shots.

Also kinda goofy is the use of 2003 Battlestar Galactica music (Richard Gibbs' "Are You Alive?", "Main Title" and "By Your Command") and right after that, Thomas Newman's music from American Beauty (track no. 9 Bloodless Freak").

The morphing of Penny into a baby is mildy surprising, maybe they were gonna use it as an arc, like Penny gets sucked into so time-space warp and returns as a teen, preteen or fully grown adult, depending on which actress the network owes a favour to.

And Jayne Brook as mom Maureen is hotter than Adrianne 'big chin' Palicki as daughter Judy, that's never a good sign. I'm not sad that it's not picked up, but i'd not have minded watching it on TV. Buying it or giving it space on my hard drive, nah.

I purchased this In-aired pilot, and after watching this, I found myself wanting to watch more!!! I cannot believe this was never picked up. The actors could not have been a better bunch for this series so once again, The Robinsons are lost in space without an ending at all!!! You need to watch this incredible version of a Sci-fi drama. I thought it had more depth than the new "Battlestar Galactica" The characters are more believable and family oriented. I really enjoyed watching this pilot. The twist at the end was very unexpected, and the second brother (David). I can see now how this could be the beginning of a whole new "Lost In Space" quest. John Woo, you are without a doubt the best!!!