The Last Starfighter (1984) Reviews

Starring:
Lance GuestRobert Preston, (more)
Director(s):
Nick Castle, Jr.
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Category:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
   Member Rating
   My Rating

Rent DVD by Mail

Average Ratings

(24 member reviews)   Write Your Own Review


Member Reviews


Marc B.

The Last Starfighter pioneered the concept of video game recruitment from among the stars. Originally designed to sell copies of Star Raiders II for the Atari 800 personal computer, this movie ...
Read More
The Last Starfighter pioneered the concept of video game recruitment from among the stars. Originally designed to sell copies of Star Raiders II for the Atari 800 personal computer, this movie provides an indepth plot, a campy fun storyline, and impressive computer graphic visuals for its time. This movie provides hope to all super-nerd videogame players nagged by their mothers that there might actually be a purpose to their gaming beyond the evident uselessness their parents see. A very enjoyable movie.
Close this Review

Yes   |   No


Brent N.

I Have Loved this movie since I was a child. It was great to finally get to see it again. A must see for all Scifi lovers

Yes   |   No


Leland M.

My son saw it with me, and he really liked it. And he is a tough movie critic.

Yes   |   No


Matt F.

Saw it as a kid and loved it. Saw it recently, still loved it.

Yes   |   No


Jan S.

Great kids movie, my 8-year-old-grandson didn't move once the entire show. Fun and campy!

Yes   |   No


Todd B.

I really liked this movie when it first came out, and have recently watched it again with my Sci-fi loving son. He liked it too. Not real deep, but a good story line, some humorous parts, and the ...
Read More
I really liked this movie when it first came out, and have recently watched it again with my Sci-fi loving son. He liked it too. Not real deep, but a good story line, some humorous parts, and the plot keeps moving. Other than some mild cussing, perfect family fare if you like some Sunday afternoon sci-fi.
Close this Review

Yes   |   No


John H.

Just a good clean family movie.

Yes   |   No


Jerid M.

What a fun movie! Growing up in a trailer park never looked so rewarding! For the generation who grew up loving arcade games. What a thrill to have the game your playing being a test. At 100 minutes ...
Read More
What a fun movie! Growing up in a trailer park never looked so rewarding! For the generation who grew up loving arcade games. What a thrill to have the game your playing being a test. At 100 minutes the movie seems a little long, but a fun movie overall. Some mild language for a kids movie. The bad guy couldnt be less bad, just really having a bad hair day. GO BACK TO BED LOUIS!
Close this Review

Yes   |   No


Andrew M.

Love, love, love movies like this. It was so 80's and I'm a huge fan of 80's flicks with this type of plot and storyline Sci-Fi. OMG watch this if you love 80's movies!

Yes   |   No


Cyndi M.

It had a few original ideas, but was way too predictible. They had the very young brother not only cussing but pulling out porn mags from under his mattress, something the older brother didn't even ...
Read More
It had a few original ideas, but was way too predictible. They had the very young brother not only cussing but pulling out porn mags from under his mattress, something the older brother didn't even do. There was a lot of cussing throughout the movie, and it was super corny. I think someone with some real writing talent might have been able to make a good movie out of the plot, but as it is, I really wouldn't recommend wasting your time with this one.
Close this Review

Yes   |   No


Other Ways to Watch*

Buy DVD

New DVD Price:  $22.99
Want to save 5 - 10% on this purchase?
Learn How
See all editions available from  $22.99

Rent DVD In-Store

Preferred Store:
No preferred Stores.
Check for In-Store Rental
* Not all titles are available for download to rent or buy.

BLOCKBUSTER name, design and related marks are trademarks of Blockbuster Inc. © 2009 Blockbuster Inc. All rights reserved.

Portions of Content Provided by All Movie Guide ®, a trademark of All Media Guide, LLC.© 2009 All Media Guide, LLC.