Lost in Space (1998)

The Robinson family was going into space to fight for a chance for humanity. Now they are fighting to live long enough to find a way home.

Pumped-up screen adaptation of a beloved 60s TV series shows off its production value, but offers hardly any excitement and fully misses the original's campy appeal - and its humour.

Halliwell (no star): "Yet another doomed attempt to transfer a creaking 60s TV series to the big screen; its makers might have found a better script than the tired specimen on offer."

Maltin**: "The 1960s TV series is recreated on a lavish scale, but hurt by crudely episodic story, grim tone, and paper-thin characters. Oldman, curiously, underplays the role of Dr. Smith."

Under Suspicion (2000)

 

 

A lawyer is asked to come to the police station to clear up a few loose ends in his witness report of a foul murder.

 

Remake of Garde a vue: a murder mystery staged as a closed-room drama with the two male leads playing at their best, but still can't make the ending more believable - the original managed that much better.

 

On renewed viewing: I still agree with my initial opinion, the performances make it quite watchable.

 

Halliwell (no star): "Disappointing duel between two fine actors, who are not helped by the hyperkinetic style of the director. The result is much less compelling than the French original The Inquisitor/Garde a vue."

 

Maltin**1/2: "Hopkins uses some imaginative techniques, and the two leads are excellent, as usual, but overall it's routine and familiar."