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The Rocketeer: 20th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray]

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Genre ACTION, Action/Adventure, LIVE
Format Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Subtitled, DTS Surround Sound, AC-3
Contributor William Sanderson, John Lavachielli, Margo Martindale, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Polito, Don Pugsley, Ed Lauter, Robert Miranda, Nada Despotovich, Billy Campbell, Terry O'Quinn, Timothy Dalton, Eddie Jones, Joe Johnston, James Handy, Alan Arkin, Paul Sorvino See more
Language English
Runtime 1 hour and 48 minutes
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The discovery of a top-secret jetpack hurls test pilot Cliff Secord into a daring adventure of mystery, suspense, and intrigue! Cliff encounters an assortment of ruthless villains, led by a Hollywood screen star who's a secret Nazi spy (Timothy Dalton). With the help of his actress girlfriend, the young pilot battles enormous odds to defeat his foes who are anxious to use the device in an evil plan to rule the world! The dangerous mission transforms the ordinary young man into an extraordinary hero!|The pilots' hangout in the film, the Bulldog Cafe, is based on an actual 1920's Los Angeles restaurant.|Timothy Dalton's character, Neville Sinclair, is loosely based on actor Errol Flynn, who was rumored to be a Nazi spy.|In 1938 a young air racing pilot, Cliff Secord, and his partner, Peevy, discover a secret rocket pack that enables a man to fly. They quickly become entangled in international intrigue in their attempts to keep the device away from Nazi spies and other villains, including Hollywood matinee idol Neville Sinclair. With the help of his actress girlfriend, Cliff, dubbed "The Rocketeer" by the press, embarks on a mission that could alter the course of history and hmake him a true hero.|The movie was based on a comic character created by Dave Stevens.

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ Relay time: 108min
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Joe Johnston
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Subtitled, DTS Surround Sound, AC-3
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 48 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2011
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (DTS-HD High Res Audio)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005JZBP4Q
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 4,314 ratings

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
4,314 global ratings
The Rocketeer soars to some impressive heights
4 Stars
The Rocketeer soars to some impressive heights
Based on the graphic novel The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens, Disney produced The Rocketeer for a 1991 release to little fan fare and a box office flop. Most critics liked it though—including the famous Chicago newspaper movie reviewers Siskel and Ebert who gave it ‘Two Thumbs Up!’ (see DVD box cover)—finding it easy to ignore the obvious (realism) flaw in the flame spewing jetpack: wouldn’t it burn the back of the users legs? (My) Another complaint is the Germans wanting this jetpack so badly. Why? Would they really believe invading a country with a hundred of these pilots flying a jetpack with no cover would be the key to an army’s invasion success…? Dropping hand grenades? Carrying a machine gun? The pack is fast but…(the Nazi propaganda animation sequence is great by the way) anyways, Disney turned this into a fun adventure film with a PG rating. The final result is a movie that is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kids. The avid film fans will enjoy the Hollywood references—right down to the reason The Hollywood sign no longer reads Hollywoodland.The Rocketeer, also, has a solid cast. The always dependable and sometimes very comical Alan Arkin is the air plane (and then some) mechanic.Paul Sorvino is the intelligent (of course) head of the mob.Ed Lauter is the hard nosed 1930’s FBI agent.Terry O’Quinn is an inspired casting as inventor—and not yet ‘phobic’—Howard Hughes.As most know and/or have pointed out, Timothy Dalton comes as close as can be to stealing the (already entertaining ) show with his portrayal of the Hollywood swashbuckling legend based on Errol Flynn.Jennifer Connelly is stunning in her white dinner dress; and becomes a helpful cog against the evil Nazi plan, not just a damsel in distress.The unknown Bill Campbell was cast—as the story goes—quite intentionally; with names Kevin Costner and Johnny Depp passed over with little regret for the lead by Director Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park 3).Action and ‘flying’ special fx hold up very well for a movie now 31 years old (2023).The Rocketeer is a splashy and occasional camp cheese mix (it’s the 1930’s) of speculative fact and even more 1930’s styled, ‘serial cliffhanger’ fiction.4.6 starsWidescreen The Rocketeer flies by at 108 minutes in glorious color. Why did The Rocketeer bomb at the box office is a good question. Like B movie critic Joe Bob Briggs used to say: ‘Check it out.’The Rocketeer coming to your DVD player, soon😁😉
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Based on the graphic novel The Rocketeer by Dave Stevens, Disney produced The Rocketeer for a 1991 release to little fan fare and a box office flop. Most critics liked it though—including the famous Chicago newspaper movie reviewers Siskel and Ebert who gave it ‘Two Thumbs Up!’ (see DVD box cover)—finding it easy to ignore the obvious (realism) flaw in the flame spewing jetpack: wouldn’t it burn the back of the users legs?
(My) Another complaint is the Germans wanting this jetpack so badly. Why? Would they really believe invading a country with a hundred of these pilots flying a jetpack with no cover would be the key to an army’s invasion success…? Dropping hand grenades? Carrying a machine gun? The pack is fast but…(the Nazi propaganda animation sequence is great by the way) anyways, Disney turned this into a fun adventure film with a PG rating. The final result is a movie that is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kids. The avid film fans will enjoy the Hollywood references—right down to the reason The Hollywood sign no longer reads Hollywoodland.

The Rocketeer, also, has a solid cast. The always dependable and sometimes very comical Alan Arkin is the air plane (and then some) mechanic.
Paul Sorvino is the intelligent (of course) head of the mob.
Ed Lauter is the hard nosed 1930’s FBI agent.
Terry O’Quinn is an inspired casting as inventor—and not yet ‘phobic’—Howard Hughes.
As most know and/or have pointed out, Timothy Dalton comes as close as can be to stealing the (already entertaining ) show with his portrayal of the Hollywood swashbuckling legend based on Errol Flynn.
Jennifer Connelly is stunning in her white dinner dress; and becomes a helpful cog against the evil Nazi plan, not just a damsel in distress.
The unknown Bill Campbell was cast—as the story goes—quite intentionally; with names Kevin Costner and Johnny Depp passed over with little regret for the lead by Director Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park 3).
Action and ‘flying’ special fx hold up very well for a movie now 31 years old (2023).
The Rocketeer is a splashy and occasional camp cheese mix (it’s the 1930’s) of speculative fact and even more 1930’s styled, ‘serial cliffhanger’ fiction.
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Widescreen The Rocketeer flies by at 108 minutes in glorious color. Why did The Rocketeer bomb at the box office is a good question. Like B movie critic Joe Bob Briggs used to say: ‘Check it out.’
The Rocketeer coming to your DVD player, soon😁😉
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