The reason everyone hates this movie is because is because it wasn't like the original tv show. If you look at it as if it's its own movie I thought it was a cool storyline.
Did anyone notice the outer shell used to break Earth's atmosphere was paying homage to the old ship used in the original Lost in Space TV series. They have the same design.
The saucer shape of the J1/booster was deliberate, to prevent the Global Sedition from observing the true details of the J2, from which they could have learned key information and used it against the program (and/or: to speed development of their own ship to Alpha Prime -- remember, it's a race). The saucer shell also served as a layer of physical protection -- like standoff armor -- for the J2 as it was being built, and all the way up to orbit. The chemical rockets that get it up there were the decision of a committee, which selected the most-reliable way of doing the job -- one which did not needlessly disclose the capabilities of the J2's engines or the ship's performance to the Sedition's prying eyes. You've got to put the whole thing in its operational context to find out why they made the design decisions they did. Not all of this could be explained on film, but they all make sense given the backstory and the ultra-high stakes involved.
I never watched Friends but I'd heard of LeBlanc and thought he was just some soapy character, but I was pleasantly surprised to see he really knows how to act tough in LIS and just about stole the show...:)
The reason everyone hates this movie is because is because it wasn't like the original tv show. If you look at it as if it's its own movie I thought it was a cool storyline.
William Hurt has just passed away at age 71. May he Rest in Peace.
I ENJOYED THIS MOVIE & I DON'T CARE IF ANYONE ELSE DIDN'T & THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS ! ! !
Did anyone notice the outer shell used to break Earth's atmosphere was paying homage to the old ship used in the original Lost in Space TV series. They have the same design.
That's got to be the least aerodynamic way to launch into space from earth. That's a ship designed for maximum drag. No wonder it launched so high up!
I remember Roger Ebert's review of this movie: "It's like no one who made this movie watched a single episode of the original show".
One of the best Joey Tribiani's movies.
To paraphrase Joey from Friends, "That's not the Jupiter 2!!"
The saucer shape of the J1/booster was deliberate, to prevent the Global Sedition from observing the true details of the J2, from which they could have learned key information and used it against the program (and/or: to speed development of their own ship to Alpha Prime -- remember, it's a race). The saucer shell also served as a layer of physical protection -- like standoff armor -- for the J2 as it was being built, and all the way up to orbit. The chemical rockets that get it up there were the decision of a committee, which selected the most-reliable way of doing the job -- one which did not needlessly disclose the capabilities of the J2's engines or the ship's performance to the Sedition's prying eyes. You've got to put the whole thing in its operational context to find out why they made the design decisions they did. Not all of this could be explained on film, but they all make sense given the backstory and the ultra-high stakes involved.
I thought this was a great movie.
“And the monkey flips the switch.”
I never watched Friends but I'd heard of LeBlanc and thought he was just some soapy character, but I was pleasantly surprised to see he really knows how to act tough in LIS and just about stole the show...:)
Joey and Roller Girl in Space!
"And the Monkey flips the switch" Still one of my favorite movie lines of all time.
I have a crush on Penny, Judy, and Maureen in spacesuits.
totally forgot Joey was in this movie
Love Heather Graham's suit @
Hated the "new" ship. Mr Ebert was right, it's like no one involved with this production ever saw an episode of the original series..
Jupiter II breaks up, Aluminum Flytrap engage.
I can't help but think this movie could have been more successful had John Williams scored it. I would have loved hearing it too. What a loss.