The Worst Film Ever

Good concept, poorly executed.

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

All of the microscopic special-effects in 'Innerspace (1987)'are superbly tangible, brought to life with incredibly tactile practical methods that really lend a believability to the inherently absurd concept that insists their inclusion, and even the more outlandish set-pieces later on are delivered with such a cleverly inventive and endearingly vigorous hands-on approach that it's hard not to smile, even though the impressively high-flying stunt-work seems a little out of place and the forced-perspective elements in the final act make for some obviously phoney, if funny, effects. The plot becomes increasingly silly as the feature goes on and a few holes start to appear in the narrative once it stretches closer towards its two-hour goal, but it's clear that the flick wants to take inspiration from the pulpy science-fiction of the fifties and it's charming enough that the most ridiculous moments can be allowed to pass with less than a sigh, especially since it's entertaining throughout and pretty funny, too. 6/10

Director Joe Dante made many Films a lot Better than this. "The Howling" (1981), "Gremlins" (1984), ""Matinee" (1993), and, "Small Soldiers" (1998), just to mention a Few.This "Spielberg" Production has got Money Behind it and on the Surface it is Slick. But the Scenes Inside "Innerspace" are Not So Great Considering. Although it did Take Home the Oscar.The 1966 Film "Fantastic Voyage" that this one Spoofs has SFX that, Believe it or Not, Top this one, 20 Years Later.The Stuff and Nonsense Outside the Body is Broad Slapstick and Surprisingly Lacking Insight and Wit from the Usually Funny Director and the Movie Feels like it is Struggling at times.. Dennis Quaid Overacts more than usual and Meg Ryan Isn't Bad, but can't Carry a Film like this.Martin Short's Debut is Passable and has a Certain Warmth and Charm that Quaid and Ryan leave Off Screen somewhere and it is Short that Propels the Film along while others just along for the Ride, it seems.It's a Fondly Remembered Movie from the 80' and is OK Family Fun, but is Overrated and Joe Dante Fans are Likely to be Let Down.

The idea for "InnerSpace" is a novel one for a movie, and I can't shake the feeling that this is the kind of movie that could only have been pulled off in the '80s. Can you imagine how bland a remake today would be? Anyhoo, the whole package is a good bit of fun. It's stuffed with both plot and memorable characters (the gunhand robot guy, the cowboy, the charming Meg Ryan, and Martin Short, who shoulders the story's wacky physical comedy like a pro). This is a movie that you just sort of get lost in, and really feels like a big Hollywood riff on Disney rides. Which could be its own genre, at this point.7/10

From Executive Producer Steven Spielberg and director Joe Dante of Gremlins fame, Innerspace remains an entertaining, though a little bit overlong, sci-fi comedy.Lt. Tuck Pendleton (Dennis Quaid), fresh off a quarrel with his girlfriend Lydia (Meg Ryan), agrees to be the guinea pig in an experiment where he will be placed inside a ship, shrunk down to nothing and injected into a rabbit for research. However, a rival gang of scientists led by Dr. Victor Scrimshaw (Kevin McCarthy) and Dr. Margaret Canker (Fiona Lewis) want to steal Tuck for themselves. One scientist is able to escape with the syringe containing Tuck. When he is close to being caught, he injects Tuck into Jack Putter (Martin Short), a neurotic, unhappy grocery store employee.Putter is able to hear Tuck and together, they work towards getting Tuck back to his normal self and foiling Dr. Scrimshaw and his lackeys. Tuck also tries to help repair Putter's mental state, instilling some confidence from the inside.The star of the film are the tremendous Oscar-winning Special Effects, which pack a punch even today. My favorite is how Tuck changes Putter's face so he resembles The Cowboy (Robert Picardo), an ally of Scrimshaw's. It's very funny to watch.The acting is also excellent. Quaid shows the charisma and cockiness that made him a box-office star from 1987-1994 and while he plays an irresponsible lout, you can't help but like him. Future wife Ryan sparkles with her bright and cherry screen presence and Short, the gifted physical comedian, offers surprising chemistry with both actors. A great supporting cast and lots of cameos abound as well.25 years later, the film is still an impressive piece of work. Certainly worth a viewing today.