Cocoon [DVD] [1985] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

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  • Lowest New Price: £4.18
  • Lowest Used Price: £3.14
  • Total New: 3
  • Total Used: 8
  • Total Collectible: 0
  • Total Refurbished: 0
  • Actor : Don Ameche
  • Actor : Wilford Brimley
  • Actor : Hume Cronyn
  • Actor : Brian Dennehy
  • Actor : Jack Gilford
  • Aspect Ratio : 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Binding : DVD
  • Creator : Don Ameche
  • Creator : Wilford Brimley
  • Director : Ron Howard
  • EAN : 0024543115878
  • Format : Anamorphic
  • Format : Colour
  • Format : DVD-Video
  • Format : Full Screen
  • Format : Widescreen
  • Format : NTSC
  • Is Adult Product? : No
  • Label : 20th Century Fox
  • Languages : Original Language: English, Original Language: Spanish
  • Manufacturer : 20th Century Fox
  • MPN : FOXD2239745D
  • Number Of Discs : 1
  • Number Of Items : 1
  • Package Dimensions : 0.50 inches (Height) x 7.40 inches (Length) x 0.20 pounds (Weight) x 5.50 inches (Width)
  • Package Quantity : 1
  • Part Number : FOXD2239745D
  • Product Group : DVD
  • Publisher : 20th Century Fox
  • Region Code : 1
  • Release Date : 2004-06-01
  • SKU : 803638059
  • Studio : 20th Century Fox
  • UPC : 024543115878

In 1985 Cocoon was a significant trend-bucker amongst summer blockbusters. Whereas other genre efforts were devised to lure a teenage audience into FX extravaganzas, this looked like one for their grandparents. Except that it turned out to be a gentle, affecting tale for all ages. Adapted from David Saperstein's novel, director Ron Howard took great delight in focusing on family relationships and the encroachment of old age (themes that reappeared in nearly all his work from here on). The plot is rather surreal in summary: a group of Florida OAPs befriend aliens in next-door's swimming pool and are rejuvenated to youthful well-being. It's in the FX and characterisations that the story comes alive. Both were acknowledged with Academy Awards; with Don Ameche's supporting role deserving praise for more than just the moment when he does some bodypopping on the dance floor. Wilford Brimley is the real star, a bluff old codger wanting to do right by everyone. Steve Guttenberg provides comic support and allows for a little non-wrinkly nudity with foxy space gal Kitty (Tahnee Welch). ILM's visuals remain polished and inspired, but never allowing us to lose sight of the characters basking in their dazzle. --Paul Tonks

- Amazon.co.uk Review

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