Synopsis
A stunt pilot comes across a prototype jetpack that gives him the ability to fly. However, evil forces of the world also want this jetpack at any cost.
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Cast
- Billy CampbellCliff Secord
- Jennifer ConnellyJenny Blake
- Alan ArkinA. 'Peevy' Peabody
- Timothy DaltonNeville Sinclair
- Paul SorvinoEddie Valentine
- Terry O'QuinnHoward Hughes
- Ed LauterFitch
- Jon PolitoBigelow
- James HandyWooly
- William SandersonSkeets
Recommendations
- 78
Austin Chronicle
The Rocketeer is a gung-ho all-American summer flick with the guts not to try and be anything else. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The movie lacks the wit and self-mocking irony of the Indiana Jones movies, and instead seems like a throwback to the simple-minded, clean-cut sensibility of a less complicated time. That doesn’t mean The Rocketeer is not entertaining. But adjustments are necessary to enjoy it. - 75
ReelViews
The Rocketeer may not be perfect, but it's an excellent example of how to adapt a comic book to the screen. - 70
Variety
Newcomer Campbell exhibits the requisite grit and all-American know-how, but the lead role is written with virtually no humor or subtext. Those around him come off to better advantage, notably Dalton as the deliciously smooth, insidious Sinclair; Sorvino and Alan Arkin, with the latter as the Rocketeer’s mentor; Terry O’Quinn as Hughes; and the lovely, voluptuous Connelly. - 60
The Hollywood Reporter
The Rocketeer is low-octane Steven Spielberg — projected in the right happy direction but lacking the gritty accelerant and around-the-edges humor and humanity of other heavy popcorn-load adventures. - 50
Entertainment Weekly
The Rocketeer is mostly an example of pop moviemaking at its most derivative. - 40
Empire
Take an uncharismatic leading man (Bill Campbell), an obviously pre-Oscar Jennifer Connelly, a scene-chewing Timothy Dalton and action that doesn't start until halfway through the film and what you have is one of 1991's more disappointing summer flicks. - 40
TV Guide Magazine
A movie that looks nice and moves along efficiently, but offers little reason for anyone to watch.
