Producer-star Kevin Costner and director Kevin Reynolds (“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” 1991) have missed the mark of movie greatness with their film “Waterworld.” This ambitious project set on an Earth almost completely covered in water because of melting polar ice caps is scifi at its worst with numerous ridiculous scenes and storylines.
“Waterworld” was the first major motion picture to be filmed almost entirely on water, and, as a result, suffered major cost overruns. Most of the filming took place on a man-made island off of the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, one-quarter mile in circumference, the largest floating set ever used in movie history. Lockheed helped out with the design and manufacturing of barges for the atoll to float on.
The performances were predictably weak. The leads Kevin Costner (as the Mariner) and Dennis Hopper (as the Deacon) have limited ranges as actors anyway. The supporting cast includes Jack Black, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Jeter, Kim Coates, George Murphy, John Fleck, Robert Joy, and Robert Lasardo as Smitty. Another problem is that the actors are mouthing dialogue from a poorly written screenplay by Peter Rader and David Twohy.
“Waterworld” did well at the box office, but barely broke even due to the large budget and advertising expenses, which is amazing as it was the ninth highest grossing film of 1995. Bad news for the Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, and Universal Pictures.
It is a major theme park attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood, Japan, and Singapore. It was nominated for one Academy Award for Best Sound, but also got one win for the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Supporting Actor for Dennis Hopper, and three more nods for Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Costner), and Worst Director.
Waterworld (1995)
cinema
My Review
Producer-star Kevin Costner and director Kevin Reynolds (“Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” 1991) have missed the mark of movie greatness with their film “Waterworld.” This ambitious project set on an Earth almost completely covered in water because of melting polar ice caps is scifi at its worst with numerous ridiculous scenes and storylines.
“Waterworld” was the first major motion picture to be filmed almost entirely on water, and, as a result, suffered major cost overruns. Most of the filming took place on a man-made island off of the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, one-quarter mile in circumference, the largest floating set ever used in movie history. Lockheed helped out with the design and manufacturing of barges for the atoll to float on.
The performances were predictably weak. The leads Kevin Costner (as the Mariner) and Dennis Hopper (as the Deacon) have limited ranges as actors anyway. The supporting cast includes Jack Black, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Michael Jeter, Kim Coates, George Murphy, John Fleck, Robert Joy, and Robert Lasardo as Smitty. Another problem is that the actors are mouthing dialogue from a poorly written screenplay by Peter Rader and David Twohy.
“Waterworld” did well at the box office, but barely broke even due to the large budget and advertising expenses, which is amazing as it was the ninth highest grossing film of 1995. Bad news for the Gordon Company, Davis Entertainment, Licht/Mueller Film Corporation, and Universal Pictures.
It is a major theme park attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood, Japan, and Singapore. It was nominated for one Academy Award for Best Sound, but also got one win for the Golden Raspberry Awards for Worst Supporting Actor for Dennis Hopper, and three more nods for Worst Picture, Worst Actor (Costner), and Worst Director.