The Rocketeer (DVD, 1999)

This was one of my favorite movies from my childhood. I had almost forgotten about it until recently when I bought the DVD. Although the quality of the DVD is like the VHS version, the movie itself was still just as exciting and fun as it was when I was younger. Ive always loved movies from the 1930s or with the old time setting. The rocketeer is like another Indiana Jones type serial, with all the action, seat gripping tension, and special effects that can still stand up to todays CGI work. This is definitely one of disneys best films, that has gone overlooked by the public, and almost forgotten. Pick up a copy youll have a great time watching.

The Rocketeer came out in 1991, and because of so many other big-name movies, it was looked over. What a gem tho! Based on the comic series by Dave Stevens, this story of a plane driver turned superhero is full of everything you'd want: action, romance, comedy...

Some call it cheesy, but I call it romantic. It's set in the 1930s, and it's a classic '30s story. It's cliche for now, but that's the beauty of it; it's set in a time where the story ISN'T cliche.

In short, great movie, great acting, See It!!

It's a modern classic. The special effects are decent considering the year. It mkes a good sit down family movie. The kids will enjoy the Rocketeer blasting through the sky to save the day.

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Excellent movie. As close to the original graphic novel as any movie gets. Excellent special effects, fast paced. A movie of a bye-gone era, full of moral decencies and villians and heros. A family movie with no swear words, just good dialogue. A soring family film.

i liked the quality of this flick. it had old comic heroes and the lack of angst that are missing from todays movies. it had nazis so we know who the good guys and bad guys are. it was clean, decent family entertainment!

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we just enjoy and watch the movie. I still miss the movie when i was kids. thats why i want buy one.

In 1938 Los Angeles, California, a rocket pack designed by Howard Hughes is stolen from his factory by a mobster duo working for crime boss Eddie Valentine. The Rocketeer is a 1991 period adventure film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and based on the character of the same name created by comic book writer/artist Dave Stevens, who also served as a co-producer. Comic book writer/artist Dave Stevens created the Rocketeer in 1982 and immediately viewed the character as an ideal protagonist for a film adaptation.

The seller gave a very accurate description of the quality and physical state of the dvd. The dvd is very high quality and there is no need for complaint.

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All in all, I generally liked this movie. I loved the way this movie reminded me of some of the old radio and early television programs that I listened to and watched as a child. The interplay between Bill Campbell and Alan Arkin was absolutely hilarious and I must say that I love anything with the gorgeous and extremely talented Jennifer Connelly. Timothy Dalton as the sleazy movie star/ neo-nazi spy was absurd and likable at the same time but I was left wondering why is it that whenever Timothy Dalton plays a role in a movie he always has the same dumb expression on his face (for example, he wore the same expression when he played the eternally boring insipid James Bond).

Now, for the problems I have with this movie:
1) Why was the incredibly talented Paul Sorvino cast for this movie? For the life of me, I just can't seem to understand why they cast such an excellent actor to portray the role of a so-called dumb crime don in "da mob." As a brief aside to this question, I am part Italian American from New Jersey (New Joisey as the stupid idiots in Hollywood refer to the state)and spend the 40+ years of my life around Italian Americans and have never in my entire life had any contact with anyone from "da mob" or heard anyone I was related to speak in such a phony Italian accent from a supposed New York (New Yaak as Hollywood likes to refer to it) that only exists in very bad Hollywood movies. Now, I have read about references to certain members of "The Family" such as The Gambino Crime Family, etc. but "da mob" doesn't exist in the real world except in a bunch of bad Hollywood movies based on misinformation and just general ignorance about the role of Italian Americans in society. Hollywood needs to get a clue and correct their stereotype of Italian Americans in general (even the HBO series, The Supranos, is an offence to Italian Americans because I have never in my entire life met any Italian Americans that act anywhere near like the characters in the show. But, as I was originally saying before I got sidetracked, Paul Sorvino is too good an actor to be wasted portraying such a dumb character. He really deserved a better role in this movie than the one they gave him.
2) The stereotypical role of the German nazi's in this movie was rediculous. As I said before, I am part Italian American. However, the other part of me is German. I have never in my entire life seen such an obvious attempt to ridicule and malign the Germans as they did in this movie. But, tell me this, if the Germans were so inept and stupid as Hollywood likes to believe and portray them, then how come they conquered all of Europe in WW II and almost won the war. They also bombed the crap out of England and were one step from reaching the US. If it wasn't for the paranoid delusions of Hitler, the Germans would have won the war, but instead they listened to that mad fool and lost. The German characters in this movie were absolutely pathetic and couldn't even fight their way out of a wet paper bag, which just goes to show you the negative stereotype that Hollywood has created over the years to denigrate the German people. Most of the German people I knew or grew up with were smart as a whip and knew how to take care of themselves in any situation, and not come across looking like fools to be overpowered by "da mob" or "the feds" as they are referred to in the movie.

Other than these two pet peeves of mine, this was a generally good movie.

This is a classic movie, great for kids of all ages. Made in the late 90's based in the 50's. Very cute Disney movie, will watch it over and over.

This is a very good and creative movie. It mixes some comedy with action. It is very well done it does not appear to be a puppet on a string and the props are well done and fit the era. The story is about a pilot and his mechanic friend find a rocket pack that was stashed in their hanger after it was stolen from Howard Hughes. The mob gets involved in the chase and the action starts. Good actors and good plot. This one is a favorite in my book.

A good flick with airplanes, intrigue, and of course romance. For the Aerospace history alone fantastic...those old airplanes.

i like the movie and i always what it i watched it when i was a little boy and i like it ever sense.

Good Family Movie! I strongly support any adventure movie that is good for the family to watch. You will like this one with all the action and content.

The Rocketeer (1999 DVD) was a good movie. MY friend owned it in VHS and it was messed up. So I looked for it and it was DVD. Better than VHS.

Long time ago when i was young. I saw this movie, so appriciate and love it until now!! That's why i bought it right away. Really good movie.

DVD movie was in good codition and was a fair price. Delivery of the product was a nightmare!!! Too many hassles and delays getting it delivered after payment!!

I caught the end of "The Rocketeer" a few weeks ago on The Disney Channel and was reminded how much I likes seeing the movie back when it first came out, so I went to my HUGE Disney DVD collection to play it from the start and......shocker!.....I did not own it!?!?!? So I of course went to eBay to find it quick and I have watched it twice since! It is a fun, campy, slightly cheesy movie that has lots of action and adventure. A great family movie and just a fun way to relax in front of the tv. :)

one of our favorite movies. great on dvd. Great action, grear story, favorite actors- even the bad guys are great. Very art deco.

I remember watching this movie as a child maybe ten years ago. At that time and age many movies seemed larger than life and full of mystery, as did the Rocketeer. Upon watching it again in my later years my eyes were amazed to realize how child like I had been in my youth. The movie is a good one and the actors do a reasonably good job,(especially beautiful Jennifer Connelly), but the special effects and flying scenes are a little ridiculous. The plot itself is pretty easily guessed but with actors like Tiny Ron in the film who cares.