Gargantua

1998 ""

Gargantua

2.9 | 1h30m | NR | en | Adventure

Marine biologist Jack Ellway and his son Brandon are drawn to the Polynesian island of Malau to study the effects of recent seismic activity on the area's marine life. Along with the local doctor Alyson Hart, they soon become caught up in the investigation of a series of recent drownings with unexpected results. As Jack explores the surrounding ocean for a mysterious marine creature, Brandon discovers and befriends a three-foot-long baby creature that is able to leave the ocean and walk on land. As more dangerous and giant creatures come onto the island, and the military begins to take offensive action, Jack must risk everything to save the creatures, the island and his son. Written by ADAM G. THOMAS

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2.9 | 1h30m | NR | en | Adventure , Action , Science Fiction | More Info

Released: May. 19,1998 | Released Producted By: 20th Century Fox Television , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Adam Baldwin , Julie Carmen , Emile Hirsch

Director

Stewart Burnside

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Reviews

jen_farout_1 I watched this movie today. Well, by that i mean i watched the first hour.I should have known that a midday movie would be crap. The effects were incredibly outdated and for a movie made in '98 was a pretty lame effort. Also hate the fact that the first person to die was the man that went out in a canoe in the middle of the night, really. People aren't that stupid, are they? I hope not. Not really sure what age group this was aimed at but possibly young girls would like the baby 'salamander' for its cuteness. Although the big ones might cause some fright although the scariest bit about them is the crap representation of the poor animal. Also don't understand why the boy's mother had to have died. They could have just been separated but anyway. With all the problems in the movie Adam Baldwin did alright. He was the best bit about the movie.

teuthis Gargantua really isn't a bad film at all, once you understand that it is really designed for kids. It doesn't follow the standard rampaging monster picture formula; and it is definitely not an old fashioned "D" monster movie. It is an adventurous morality tale with modern ecological elements for kids, and the young at heart, to enjoy. The monsters are not vicious; they are merely trying to protect themselves as a family. There is a clear parallel between them and the young boy who has lost is mother and clings so desperately to his father, the scientist in the times of danger. A good monster picture always has a scientist to explain the obvious to us. This one has a science hero who is a conservationist, determined to save the monsters if possible. The film has many elements with which children will quickly identify. It is really produced on that plane. I love a good monster flick of any kind and I can appreciate Gargantua on the level. The production values of Gargantua are quite good. The camera work and the sea-going adventure scenes are quiet well done. The acting is superior and the plot is cohesive. Let the film thrill the kids and realize that it's not really made for jaded, overly-critical adults. It sure beats the pants off of the spate of formula snake movies and genetic mutation muddles I've seen of late. Let the kids have their fun with Gargantua, and go pick on "Boa", or Pythons 2, quagmires truly worthy of disdain.

Norwaykid Yup this was a special kind of movie.It was like Tvs Sinbad the pirate! They have lizards for monsters, but make them look bigger. That's just stupid.But hey, the movie gave me a good laugh;o)

JBall75487 I was guilty of a gross error of judgement when I tuned in to 'Gargantua' (on satellite television) in an unguarded moment. I viewed with increasing disbelief as this cinematic aberration unfolded, unmatched in sheer awfulness by any contemporary sci-fi film which I have seen over the last two years. The 'design' of the 'monsters' must surely have been the product of individuals who suffered from a combination of colour-blindess and acute myopia and were in obvious need of psychiatric help. Add to this a generous helping of acting in a style which would make a cigar-store Indian seem animated,a storyline consisting of sentimentalised nonsense, a script which gives a whole new meaning to the word 'mediocre', together with special effects which appeared to pre-date Harryhausen on a bad day, then the sum total constitutes an experience never to be repeated ! I cannot believe that any rational person would be prepared to pay money to see this junk - certainly this is one to miss.