About Land of the Lost

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About

Land of the Lost is a comedy film released in 2009. It is based on the 1974 television series of the same name. Directed by Brad Silberling, the movie stars Will Ferrell, Anna Friel, and Danny McBride. The film follows the adventures of a disgraced paleontologist, Dr. Rick Marshall, and his companions as they are transported into an alternate universe inhabited by dinosaurs, reptilian Sleestaks, and other strange creatures.

The plot revolves around Dr. Rick Marshall, who invents a time-travel device called the "Tachyon Amplifier". Along with his research assistant Holly Cantrell and a redneck survivalist named Will, they end up being transported to a mysterious land where they must find a way back home while facing dangerous creatures and trying to unravel the secrets of this strange world.

Making / Production

Land of the Lost was produced by Sid & Marty Krofft and Jimmy Miller. The screenplay was written by Chris Henchy and Dennis McNicholas, with additional story contributions from Marty Krofft. The film was shot on location in various locations, including California and North Carolina, with additional visual effects added in post-production.

The production of the movie involved the creation of numerous special effects, including animatronic creatures and visual effects to bring the prehistoric world to life. The filmmakers were also able to secure the rights to use the original theme music from the 1974 television series, which added to the nostalgic appeal of the film.

Actors

• Will Ferrell as Dr. Rick Marshall - A hapless paleontologist who gets transported to the Land of the Lost.
• Anna Friel as Holly Cantrell - Rick Marshall's research assistant and love interest.
• Danny McBride as Will Stanton - A survivalist who joins Rick and Holly in their adventures.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its humor and visual effects, but criticism for its disjointed plot.
• Land of the Lost was a commercial disappointment, failing to recoup its production budget at the box office.
• Despite its box office performance, the film has gained a cult following and has since become a cult classic.

Awards

Land of the Lost did not receive any major awards or nominations.

Quotes

• "I'm done with reality, okay? Just leave me alone in my fantasy world of dinosaur people!" - Dr. Rick Marshall
• "You know what, gravity? You don't scare me!" - Will Stanton

Music

The musical score for Land of the Lost was composed by Michael Giacchino. The score incorporates adventurous and whimsical themes to match the film's comedic tone and the sense of adventure in the prehistoric world.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack album for Land of the Lost features a selection of songs from various artists, including classic rock hits from the 1960s and 1970s, such as "A Horse with No Name" by America and "I Hope I Get It" by A Chorus Line.