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Komodo

  • 1999
  • 12
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
3.9K
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Komodo (1999)
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AdventureHorrorSci-FiThriller

After witnessing his parents being killed by creatures on an island as a child, a young man is brought back to the island a few years later by his psychiatrist, only to be terrorized by the ... Read allAfter witnessing his parents being killed by creatures on an island as a child, a young man is brought back to the island a few years later by his psychiatrist, only to be terrorized by the same creatures.After witnessing his parents being killed by creatures on an island as a child, a young man is brought back to the island a few years later by his psychiatrist, only to be terrorized by the same creatures.

  • Director
    • Michael Lantieri
  • Writers
    • Hans Bauer
    • Craig Mitchell
  • Stars
    • Jill Hennessy
    • Billy Burke
    • Kevin Zegers
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    3.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Lantieri
    • Writers
      • Hans Bauer
      • Craig Mitchell
    • Stars
      • Jill Hennessy
      • Billy Burke
      • Kevin Zegers
    • 63User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Jill Hennessy
    Jill Hennessy
    • Victoria
    Billy Burke
    Billy Burke
    • Oates
    Kevin Zegers
    Kevin Zegers
    • Patrick Connally
    Paul Gleeson
    Paul Gleeson
    • Denby
    Nina Landis
    • Annie
    Michael Edward-Stevens
    Michael Edward-Stevens
    • Martin Gris
    Simon Westaway
    Simon Westaway
    • Bracken
    Bruce Hughes
    • Mr. Connally
    Jane Conroy
    • Mrs. Connally
    Melissa Jaffer
    Melissa Jaffer
    • Patrick's Grandmother
    Brian McDermott
    • Sheriff Gordon
    Nique Needles
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    • Director
      • Michael Lantieri
    • Writers
      • Hans Bauer
      • Craig Mitchell
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    Martini_Boy

    Hands down the greatest Komodo Dragon movie out there!

    I know, I know, you're thinking not ANOTHER Komodo Dragon movie. But trust me, this one doesn't disappoint. Clearly it's not good, but that's what makes it great. The Giant Dragons actually looked decent, and the acting was not as bad everyone would think. The plot was crazy and not what a sane person would call realistic, but therein lies the beauty. What's not to love about an island full of crazy Komodo Dragons on a blood thirsty rampage? Nothing, that's what!

    If you are looking for an intellectual thriller, I have a feeling Komodo is not your cup of tea. On the other hand if you like having a few drinks with friends while trashing a very watchable movie this one is right up your alley. Dare I say, Komodo-riffic? Yes, I think I do.
    6K-Cide

    Surprisingly fun B-movie.

    While I wouldn't call Komodo a classic by any means it is the most fun direct-to-video movie I've stumbled across in some time. The direction is pretty good, the acting is tight, and the lizards look great, especially when you take into account how low the budget was on this film. While the story is a bit lacking, it still comes across as reasonably entertaining. I recommend Komodo for a weekend rental. It won't change your life but its a fun way to spend an hour or so. You might also want to check out the DVD edition which has some neat features.
    4Rob_Taylor

    Komo-don't

    It's not really an awful movie, but it is pretty bad. At least, the plot and acting are pretty mediocre at best and downright terrible in places. The effects are surprisingly good for a movie this cheap. In fact, I was favourably impressed by them. There are one or two obviously bad animatronic moments, but on the whole the dragons look good to the eye.

    This isn't a movie which will win anything, but it's reasonable fare for a rainy day when you're bored. Or a beer-night with friends. Don't expect Jurassic Park in terms of acting or effects, let alone story, and you might actually think this movie isn't half bad. No, wait....the story is still too lame. Ok, think of it as a tolerable film if you're desperate.

    Watch out for the flaregun effect right at the end. I was quite surprised to see this effect in a low-budget flick that it stands out as a "Wow!" moment. One of the more original effects I've seen on film. In fact, the effects are what saves this movie from being a real turkey. Watch it for them.
    4Schmuck-4

    Could have been a lot better

    "Komodo" cries out with the anguished screams of wasted potential. Its flaws mostly smother its virtues. The acting is reasonably solid, with the exception of (among others) the film's useless villain, a tacked-on character whose accent which wanders clumsily from Cockney to Australian and back again. The special effects are the film's true strength, although in some scenes they seem poorly composited into the scene -- their ambient shadows are not colour-matched as well as they deserve to be.

    Essentially, the problem with the movie is its lousy script, and Michael Lantieri's somewhat mechanical, dispassionate efforts as a director. I'm glad this guy gave up directing after "Komodo", because visual effects are clearly his forte.

    As an aside, the locations are somewhat interesting for a Brisbane native -- I spotted the Cape Moreton lighthouse from Moreton Island, as well as the dodgy Brisbane suburb of Wynnum. The "street" scene was all too obviously an outdoor set, however. And what's a cop car with Georgia license plates doing in North Carolina? It wouldn't have jurisdiction there.

    Four stars out of ten. Pity it wasn't better.
    4ma-cortes

    This time a large lizard's on the loose in a island terrorizing the inhabitants

    The film concerns a teenager called Patrick (Kevin Zegers) whose parents are killed by a giant animal. He is extremely traumatized, long time ago his family and dog were devoured by carnivorous savage beasts, the Komodo dragons and with the particularity which their blood is venomous. Eggs were dumped on the coast of Emerald island in North Caroline. Nowadays, they have grown up in giant lizards terrorizing the island countryside. Patrick along with his therapist (Jill Henessy) return to the place where the large creatures roam for facing off the fears but their main enemy is lurking. They are helped by a valiant young (Billy Burke) to confront one of nature's most fearsome predators which savagely stalking its prey, the race human.

    The dragons deliver the goods with hair-raising chills, terror, and full of scares when the creatures appear with outstanding special effects but they seem really alive. Apparition and attacks from Komod dragons are similar to "Jurassic Park's Velocirraptors" . Excellent FX by Phil Tippett studio with several successes (Starship Troopers I and II, League of extraordinary gentlemen, Blade II, Hellboy). Spectacular and atmospheric musical score by notorious composer John Debney (Sin City, Zathura, Passion of Christ). The motion picture was regularly directed by Michael Lantieri in his only film, he is a magnificent special effects supervisor and coordinator (Pirates of Caribbean, Lost World, Indiana Jones and the last Crusade). The film had two exploitation follow-ups: directed by Jim Wynorski ¨The curse of the Komodo¨with Tim Abell and ¨Komodo vs. Cobra with Michael Pare.

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    • Trivia
      The film was originally made with the intention of being theatrically released on a worldwide level, but the distributors fell through at the last minute. Komodo did end up playing theatrically in Australia, as well as in very limited screenings in the United States and Toronto, Canada, but otherwise went direct-to-VHS.
    • Goofs
      The pelican shown early in the film is an Australian Pelican: it's white-and-black plumage pattern is clearly visible.
    • Quotes

      Victoria: Is there anything these things won't eat?

      Denby: Yea, anything faster than they are, I guess. And raisins. They don't eat raisins.

    • Connections
      Featured in Minty Comedic Arts: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Anaconda (2023)
    • Soundtracks
      Sultans of Swing
      Written by Mark Knopfler - Straightjacket Songs (U.K.)

      Used by permission of Rondor Music (Australia)

      Produced by Muff Winwood (uncredited)

      Performed by Dire Straits

      Courtesy of Mercury Records, Ltd., under license from Universal Music (Australia)

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 2000 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 巨蜥科摩多
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Moreton, Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia(opening shot)
    • Production companies
      • Komodo Film Productions Pty. Ltd.
      • Scanbox Asia Pacific Ltd.
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    • Budget
      • A$15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $207,496
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 26m(86 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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