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Rocket Gibraltar (1988) Reviews

Rocket Gibraltar (1988)
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On the occasion of wealthy patriarch Burt Lancaster's 77th birthday, his Long Island home is invaded by well-meaning family members. Lancaster is bored by the well-meaning interference of his grown children, but he thrives on the company of his grandchildren, especially 5-year-old Macaulay Culkin (in a terrific pre-star performance). To the kids, Lancaster reveals what he really wants as a birthday present: an old-fashioned Viking funeral! From this point on, the ending of Rocket Gibraltar is a "done deal", but getting there is all the fun. A superb, hand-picked cast--including Suzy Amis, Sinead Cusack, John Glover, Bill Pullman and Kevin Spacey -does full justice to Amos Poe's whimsical, often deeply touching script. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Burt Lancaster, Suzy Amis, (more)
Director(s):
Daniel Petrie
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
Format(s):
DVD  | Digital SD
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Roscoe B.

This movie was a collection of loosely connected character experiences. In many cases they are never connected to the story again. The dialogue, especially from the children, is horribly artificial. The premise, an old man's connection to his family, is fine but it gets lost in the general disorganization of the movie. A waste for a group of fine actors.

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Janice G.

A wonderful, heartwarming movie for all ages. We loved it. Burt Lancaster is perfectly casted in this story. I would reccomend this for families to watch together.

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Linda D.

Here is a great little gem I had never known about before. What a wonderful surprise. A very unique film from 1988 - starring Burt Lancaster who gives a perfect and beautiful performance. He plays an aging father/grandfather who's family decends upon his home for the weekend to celebrate his birthday. You will see a 5 yr old Macaulay Culkin in this movie as well who is charming and does a suprising great job at such a very very young age. I enjoyed this movie all the way through- but was not prepared for the wink at the end of a very surprise and a bit shocking of an ending. Didn't know if I wanted to laugh or cry as I wasn't believing what I was seeing unfold in front of me. A little unbelievable BUT..it's only a movie..enjoy.

Yes   |   No


Charles B.

I love movies, but not one in a hundred would I want to own or watch repeatedly. A few, however, touch a special chord, susceptible of revisits. Lilies of the Field is an example and so is Rocket Gibraltar, which has some career performances to boot. A treasure, and, for the uninitiated, the surprises are not to be spoiled in this review. try it...

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Roscoe B.

This movie was a collection of loosely connected character experiences. In many cases they are never connected to the story again. The dialogue, especially from the children, is horribly artificial. The premise, an old man's connection to his family, is fine but it gets lost in the general disorganization of the movie. A waste for a group of fine actors.

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Janice G.

A wonderful, heartwarming movie for all ages. We loved it. Burt Lancaster is perfectly casted in this story. I would reccomend this for families to watch together.

Yes   |   No

 
Linda D.

Here is a great little gem I had never known about before. What a wonderful surprise. A very unique film from 1988 - starring Burt Lancaster who gives a perfect and beautiful performance. He plays an aging father/grandfather who's family decends upon his home for the weekend to celebrate his birthday. You will see a 5 yr old Macaulay Culkin in this movie as well who is charming and does a suprising great job at such a very very young age. I enjoyed this movie all the way through- but was not prepared for the wink at the end of a very surprise and a bit shocking of an ending. Didn't know if I wanted to laugh or cry as I wasn't believing what I was seeing unfold in front of me. A little unbelievable BUT..it's only a movie..enjoy.

Yes   |   No

 
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