Highly Overrated But Still Good

Absolutely Fantastic

I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

There is no doubt that in this version of "The Langoliers", despite being a very serious Stephen King novella, the material is quite cheeseball and (at times) very over-dramatic. Yet, at the same time, the brilliance of King's story still manages to shine through thanks to some great acting and the direction of Tom Holland.For a basic plot summary (no spoilers), a small group of airplane passengers wake up and find the rest of the plane deserted. As they struggle to land the plane and figure out what is going on, they discover that the answer is beyond anything that has ever been seen or experienced before.First off, it would take a great sight more than a bit of 90s cheesy-ness to detract from King's wonderful tale. This is a wide-ranging story (from drama to sci-fi to characters to fantasy) that has something for everyone. Most of King's writing shines through in this adaptation.The acting, however, is what really drives this three-hour film. Great actors such as Patricia Wettig, Dean Stockwell, David Morse, Mark Lindsay Chapman, and Bronson Pinochet (among others) all provide new wrinkles to the overall storyline by portraying such a diverse cast. Is the acting over-the-top? You bet. But due to the diversity of the characters and their development, the craziness actually didn't bother me all that much. Perhaps this is because I "knew what was coming" having already read the story, though.Overall, having prior knowledge of the story, I enjoyed this take on "The Langoliers". While I would still recommend King's written work to get the full extent of the tale, this one will suffice for those who won't pick up a book.

Well, it did read better on paper than it looked on TV...But I did not think it was "the worst movie ever made", like some of the reviews I've read claimed. Yes, it was a bit too long. Yes, the acting was sub-par. Yes, the dialogue was utterly ridiculous. Yes, the appearance of the creatures was a bit disappointing.But it is still a good movie overall. One thing going for it: it was very, very suspenseful -- something most modern movies lack, which made me really appreciate this one. The CGI was pretty tacky and exceptionally primitive -- even if you take into consideration the fact that it's a relatively old movie. I've seen some 70s movies with better special effects. I found the characters to be quite well-written, and not too cheesy or stereotypical -- another thing that can't be said for most modern movies. Character development was sufficient, and they were interesting enough, but, like I said, the acting was not very good -- the little girl and the British guy were particularly unconvincing. When the infamous langoliers finally arrive, you can't help but feel a bit disappointed, though. I don't know what I was expecting to see, but something better (more interesting? more convincing?) than this, I suppose. Anyway, despite all of that, I did like the movie and would watch it again. If you're a fan of glossy, fast-paced SCI-FI thrillers, I don't think you'll be particularly impressed with The Langoriers, but I'm not a fan of generic Hollywood action flicks, so I was able to enjoy it.

This is a great thriller based on Stephen King's novel where a group of travelers awaken to realize they are the only 10 survivors on a plane - everyone else has vanished! They land in a remote airport, where everything surrounding it including the air is still. There, they try to find out where all the people went and why they are the only ones standing.It's an exciting unpredictable mini-series full of plot twists and surprising moments, from the suspenseful investigation scenes around the mysterious airport to the eerie and horrific sounds that they hear approaching them.Supported by some pretty good acting, a fast-paced plot and bone-chilling action, this mini-series is one thriller you don't want to miss! Grade B

Based on a Stephen King novel, this TV movie adaptation is about the passengers on a red-eye airplane flight from L.A to Boston who awaken to find that the rest of the passengers and crew are gone, and they are all alone on the plane, which will soon run out of fuel. Fortunately, there is a pilot on board, who tries to land the plane at a nearby airport, only to discover that it is also empty, and that they are being pursued by giant, howling monsters called Langoliers that seem to be devouring time itself...Potentially interesting take on time travel, with an appealing cast of characters(except Bronson Pinchot, quite good playing an obnoxious and terrified child-like man who knows all about the Langoliers from his hideous father.) cannot save far-fetched premise, and the primitive CGI Langoliers have not aged well... Still, not the worst way to kill three hours!