An Ordinary Man Forced to Become An Extraordinary Hero.

Starring: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton, Paul Sorvino, Terry O'Quinn, Ed Lauter, James Handy

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"You got a good thing goin' on with that girl, Clifford. And I'm tellin' you right now, if she flies the coop, it's gonna be your fault." - Peevy

Why watch this? Travel back to the 1930's where non-stop action serials ruled.

Plot Summary: Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the story follows stunt pilot Cliff Secord and his mechanic Peevy discover an amazing rocket pack that allows Cliff to fly without a plane. His newfound ability quickly attracts the attention of both the FBI and Nazi operatives, who are eager to get their hands on the powerful device. Cliff must then protect his girlfriend and the rocket pack from the nefarious forces vying for its control.

Dad's Preview: This film honors those, crime, space and sci-fi films, complete with gangsters, Nazis, and the beginnings of aviation. Test pilot Cliff Secord becomes The Rocketeer, and now he must save his girl  and defeat the evil Nazis. This flick will seem a little innocent and old-fashioned, but that's its charm. Timothy Dalton is excellent as a villain modeled after the famous heroic actor Errol Flynn. 

Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Gordon Company;
Buena Vista Pictures Dist.