Lost in Space Forever

Starring:John Larroquette, Jonathan Harris, Angela Cartwright, Marta Kristen, Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Bill Mumy, Mark Goddard, Dick Tufeld, Bob May
Director: Kevin Burns (III)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
The first indication that this made-for-TV tribute to Lost in Space was hastily slapped together is its choice of hosts. Instead of picking somebody associated with the show, or with show creator Irwin Allen, or even with science fiction, the producers picked sitcom star John Larroquette. That's the first of a series of awkward choices (Larroquette's banter with the Robot is particularly awful), which reaches its nadir in a segment in which Billy Mumy, Jonathan Harris, and the Robot reunite--in character as Will Robinson, Dr. Smith, and the Robot--on the reconstructed deck of the Jupiter 2, and pretend to get lost in space... forever! Ick.

Amazon.com

The first indication that this made-for-TV tribute to Lost in Space was hastily slapped together is its choice of hosts. Instead of picking somebody associated with the show, or with show creator Irwin Allen, or even with science fiction, the producers picked sitcom star John Larroquette. That's the first of a series of awkward choices (Larroquette's banter with the Robot is particularly awful), which reaches its nadir in a segment in which Billy Mumy, Jonathan Harris, and the Robot reunite--in character as Will Robinson, Dr. Smith, and the Robot--on the reconstructed deck of the Jupiter 2, and pretend to get lost in space... forever! Ick.

Description

An all-new surprise filled tribute to the classic "Lost in Space" television series and hit motion picture! Inspired by New Line Cinema's international blockbuster, "Lost in Space Forever" celebrates more than three decades of everyone's favorite science fiction fantasy show. With host John Larroquette at the helm, the Jupiter 2 takes off for a rollicking ride through the classic series' greatest moments--from the most memorable alien encounters to the funniest outtakes. "Lost in Space Forever" traces the series' evolution from straightforward space age adventure to wildly imaginative camp classic through its current incarnation as a big budget feature with state of the art special effects. With this documentary, viewers get the inside "scoop" on the show that thrilled millions around the world and continues to be shown to this day.

Customer Reviews:

Classic Sci Fi Show.......2006-10-29

it's worth buying if you are a fan of lis has interviews with cast members, behind scenes,best part was return of Will,Dr.Smith & Robot. They still got it as if they never stop playing their rolls.GET IT.....Now..

Worth Having.......2005-08-03

I read the other amazon reviews about this show and was almost reluctant to buy it. However being a hardcore fan of Lost in Space, I bought it and very much enjoyed it. I think John Larroquette hosted the show wonderfully regardless of his lack of affiliation with it. I do agree with one thing: The "BONUS Footae" became quite boring after awhile. Unfortunately there was NO SOUND and it was just LONG, OVERLY-EXTENDED scenes of the cyclops giant, the chariot, and the Jupiter 2. Other than that, I enjoyed the reenactment of grown-up Will, aged Smith and the Robot getting lost in space. It was evident to me that Jonathan Harris hadn't changed a bit and was an outstanding actor until the end. They could have done so much more with this show, perhaps it was hastily put together. I have to agree with Andy Spletzer: "Recommended for hardcore fans of the show."

I liked it. Worth the $$$ to me.......2005-07-02

After reading the many lukewarm reviews here, I didn't have very high expectations for this DVD of a 1998 documentary produced in part to hype the Lost In Space motion picture released around that time. But after hearing that there was one last scene on here with the 1960s Dr. Smith and Will Robinson in character circa 1998, I knew I HAD to have this.

Turned out the documentary itself wasn't half as bad as I had been dreading. In fact I'd say overall it's pretty decent. Yeah, so John Laroquette is irrelevant to LIS, but I've seen many other documentaries hosted by people equally unrelated to their subject matter (--hell, Bill Mumy himself sometimes acts as host of Biography). At least Laroquette wasn't particularly irritating here like he could have been.

Maybe if you're a hardcore LIS fan who has read every book and article available on the subject, then there probably won't be much new here for you. But as someone who always enjoyed the show but hasn't really gotten into the fandom side of things, this documentary was just right for me and I picked up many a new fact here and there (eg.: John "Star Wars" Williams did the music for LIS too? I did not know that. And the guy who did the robot's voice was a completely different person from the one inside the suit? I did not know that either.)

It was great seeing the remaining cast members as they looked in 1998 and finding out what they had been doing during all the years since. I also found this documentary very useful when trying to educate friends brand new to the classic LIS with more background info on the show. It really helps to show them how important this show is to many people (yes, I am NOT a freak for liking this!), and why. After watching this, they are not quite so dismissive of the show and are more willing to try and give it a chance.

Bonus material includes the original network promo presentation for potential advertisers (now also available on one of the LIS TV show DVDs), some SFX footage they shot of the giant cyclops for the show's pilot (I was surprised it was in colour. Did they shoot all the B & W shows in colour first?), and Guy Williams' screen test for Irwin Allen to get the part of Prof. John Robinson (my squeaky-clean image of Prof. Robinson is forever destroyed thanks to a moment when Williams seems intent on revealing to Irwin Allen the tender young age he lost his virginity at. Gah!)

But the real highlight here is of course the scene with Will and Dr. Smith. Both actors deliver their lines as convincingly as if they had just walked off the 60s set, and the Jupiter II mock-up they are in looks quite authentic too. The scene is over in a brief couple of minutes and the ending is a little silly, but I have to say it was really great just to get one final glimpse of them. It will be the last, unfortunately, due to the death of Jonathan Harris just months after. I really wish they had done more like this and sooner, but I guess something is better than nothing....

So for me, this disc was the perfect way to complete my LIS DVD collection. Just like the extra disc included especially for the fans in the Space 1999 DVD Megaset, it adds that last little something extra that's really nice to have. I think that this is one of those obscure titles that will be highly sought-after by fans after it goes out of print, so grab it while you can.

(--And for any people reading this from the DVD-making biz, howsabout releasing the episode of the 80s gameshow "Family Feud" that they mention in this documentary, where the cast of LIS were guests? I'd buy that!)

Great, but could have had a little more.......2005-04-03

I'm not sure why someone would question the choice for the host of the show. John LaR was just fine, seeming to grasp the importance of Lost in Space to its fans. he also seemed to blend in with the inside humour.
I would have liked to have seen some outtakes, but you can't have it all.
As stated by another, the colour was great. Seeing Guy Williams doing the interview was very enlightening to me. He's been described as a 50's/60's George Cluny. Bull! He is an Errol Flynn if there ever was one, and that screen test mkaes him seem more akin to Flynn in that cocky way. Cluny does not have the features of those two, nor could he be considered a looker at all, in comparison.
To see Johnathon Harris have some fun again was great. At the time of the 1997 movie he was asked if he did a cameo in the film. His answer was, "Cameos? We do not do cameos!"
Mumy actually seemed like a kid again, which is strange for all the growing up he had to do. He was fine.
All of the interviews were much appreciated, but a tad too short.
Watching this made me decide to get all of the DVD's of the three seasons, but I am going to wait to see if there is a package of all of them when the second half of the third season hits. Sure beats cable-cr**ola.

One Last Trip Aboard the Jupiter 2.......2003-02-23

While the majority of this DVD is a rehash of other Lost in Space documentaries, it is worth purchasing for the last 10 minutes of the main feature - in which Dr. Smith and Will reappear aboard the pretty accuruate reconstruction of the Jupiter 2 - in full character and costume. The late great Johnathan Harris shows he can still play Dr. Smith to a tee. While its a shame he did not live to participate in the "Voyage Home" TV movie, this is the next best thing seeing these memorable characters give it one last show. Also interesting is the "making of" segment showing the filming of the final segment. No serious Lost in Space should be without having this DVD.

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