'Lost in Space': Old values in futuristic situation<\/p>\n
By Lilia Syarif Naga<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Oct. 1, 2058 is only 60 years away, and do we
\nreally need a new planet to live on so soon? Yes, Stephen Hopkins
\nand Akiva Goldsman insist.<\/p>\n
New Line Cinema, seemingly like other studios has jumped into
\nfuturistic film setting fever, but with one good selling point;
\nthe film was made for all ages. Lost in Space is fully digestible
\nfor kiddies, teens, and even old folk.<\/p>\n
The scene thrillingly opens with space combat in which Major
\nWest (Matt Le Blanc, that cute guy from TV sitcom serial Friends)
\ngallantly struggles to save his desperate fellow fighter.<\/p>\n
The hectic space combat depicted in this movie comes across
\nquite ordinary since all moviegoers were already saturated with
\nsuch pictures from Starwars, Independence Day, Alien and other
\nfilms, but somehow luckily this is not a film about a bloody,
\ncolossal war.<\/p>\n
It is about the Robinson family (why pick the name Robinson,
\nit reminded the audience of the old TV serial, The Swiss Family
\nRobinson) who wanted to explore a new settlement and faced
\nunpredictable danger.<\/p>\n
The Robinsons; William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Heather Graham,
\nLaccy Chabert, Jack Johnson and Jared Harris are played naturally
\nand the plot of the story flows smoothly.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, like other futuristic films, somehow this one is
\nstuffed with some bizarre impossibilities; such as how could that
\nyoung Will Robinson be so smart and resourceful, even smarter
\nthan the rest of the family.<\/p>\n
But that is the charm, because audiences always like a hero or
\na fighter for a noble cause, no matter what age, gender or
\nanything else. Bruce Broughton creatively adds the spice with
\ndynamic and fascinating music while Peter Levy tries very hard to
\narrange each scene in proper continuity.<\/p>\n
With the basic idea of making a film for all ages, Lost in
\nSpace, an adaptation of the 1960s television series with the same
\ntitle, is filled with ubiquitous family friction and endeavor of
\neach family member to win each other's affection.<\/p>\n
Major West's naughtily amorous affair with Judy Robinson, the
\nyoung, hard working, beautiful doctor contributes a warm fire of
\nromance in the cold, dreary and frightening planetary setting.<\/p>\n
The common theme of the war between good and bad occurs in
\nLost in Space, wherein Dr. Smith (Gary Oldman) in the antagonist
\nrole is depicted as the troublemaker, the arch-enemy who always
\nnevertheless participates in family matters, family occasions and
\nfamily picnics (Major West cynically says that this family trip
\non a spaceship is only a picnic).<\/p>\n
Considering the age of audiences, Stephen Hopkins does not
\nfeature too much violence, nobody is killed but a mutant spider.
\nEven the mischievous Dr. Smith was spared from death, hmm that's
\nok, considering the education of the tender aged Will Robinson.<\/p>\n
Will and Penny Robinson are played naturally and radiate most
\ndelight with their childish and playful exploits. Penny Robinson
\nhabitually clings to her electronic diary while Will Robinson is
\nengrossed with high tech toys clearly showing that parental love
\nis always playing a big role in shaping a kid's character and
\nfuture.<\/p>\n
William Hurt portrayed a typical father who is extremely busy
\nin space exploring projects and unintentionally neglecting his
\nlovelorn kids. It is very wonderful that all of the Robinsons are
\nvery clever, imaginative and persevere without losing their sense
\nof humor and readiness to face unpredictable danger.<\/p>\n
The pretended hostility between Judy Robinson and Major West
\nalso add exhilaration to the story and not to forget the
\nappearance of the high tech robot which sometimes becomes a
\nfriend or foe and animatoronic creature from Jim Henson's
\nCreature Shop surely gives joy to younger audience and the old as
\nwell.<\/p>\n
The antagonistic Dr. Smith, on the other side, keeps the plot
\nof the story alive and heart-throbbing with his vicious words and
\nthreats. In total perspective, Lost in Space is admirable and
\nwell done since it is not easy to make such a good film with only
\nseven players.<\/p>\n
Thanks to good technology and special effects, the film
\npresents many new ideas and tricks to feed the curious and
\nenthusiastic moviegoers.<\/p>",
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