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Explorers (1985)

Explorers (1985)
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Explorers turns out to be much ado about nothing, but it's so sublimely assembled we're willing to overlook the sappy climax. Young sci-fi geek Ben Crandall (Ethan Hawke) (could he possibly be based on director Joe Dante?) would give anything to travel in space. Thanks to his computer-happy pal Wolfgang Muller (River Phoenix), Ben gets his wish, together with best bud Darren Woods (Jason Presson). In the Great Beyond, the boys encounter an extraterrestrial (Robert Picardo), whose knowledge of earth is limited to what he's gleaned from 1960s TV sitcoms (this is unusual?) Lots of outer-space fun ensues before the film's inevitable downward spiral. Moderately successful in theatres, Explorers had a healthy second life on video and cable TV, especially after director Dante rethought the film and rearranged a few scenes for better dramatic (and comic) impact. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Ethan Hawke, River Phoenix, (more)
Director(s):
Joe Dante
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Explorers

Explorers turns out to be much ado about nothing, but it's so sublimely assembled we're willing to overlook the sappy climax. Young sci-fi geek Ben Crandall (Ethan Hawke) (could he possibly be based on director Joe Dante?) would give anything to travel in space. Thanks to his computer-happy pal Wolfgang Muller (River Phoenix), Ben gets his wish, together with best bud Darren Woods (Jason Presson). In the Great Beyond, the boys encounter an extraterrestrial (Robert Picardo), whose knowledge of earth is limited to what he's gleaned from 1960s TV sitcoms (this is unusual?) Lots of outer-space fun ensues before the film's inevitable downward spiral. Moderately successful in theatres, Explorers had a healthy second life on video and cable TV, especially after director Dante rethought the film and rearranged a few scenes for better dramatic (and comic) impact. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Joe Dante
Writer(s):
Eric Luke
Producer(s):
Ed Feldman, David Bombyk
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Mild Violence, Suitable for Children, Adult Language)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Family & Kids
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    Wendi F.

    I grew up watching this movie and loved it, so I thought my 9 year old would like it and she did she thought it was great.

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    Jennifer M.

    This was a cute movie when it came out and it still is. The special effects aren't fantastic but aren't bad, it is so interesting to see these actors so young, they did a good job. Husband liked watching it again, brought back memories.

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    Curtis Ray S.

    Young Ethan & River are great to see in a rather quirky, yet original bubble into space, adolescent alien meeting comedy...

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