Dante, unhappy with the finished work, changed it after its box office misfire at its theater release, by rearranging for cable certain scenes to draw out more comedy and drama (which seemed to help its popularity grow). The offbeat teen comedy gets off to a good start, but when it takes off in space the spoof becomes too alien to be anything more nourishing than junk food for the soul. It’s cleverly written by Eric Luke, with many references to America’s pop culture. Joe Dante (“ Gremlins “/” Piranha “/”The Howling”) directs this good-natured teen comedy thriller sci-fi film with his usual verve for unusual images. “ The offbeat teen comedy gets off to a good start, but when it takes off in space the spoof becomes too alien to be anything more nourishing than junk food for the soul. (director: Joe Dante screenwriter: Eric Luke cinematographer: John Hora editor: Tina Hirsch music: Jerry Goldsmith cast: Ethan Hawke (Ben Crandall), River Phoenix (Wolfgang Mueller), Jason Presson (Darren Woods), Dick Miller (Charlie Drake), Amanda Peterson (Lori Swenson), Robert Picardo (Wak/Father Alien/Starkiller), Leslie Reckert (Neek), Bobby Fite (Steve Jackson, bully), James Cromwell (Wolfgang’s dad), Dana Ivey ( Wolfgang’s mom), Brooke Bundy (Science Teacher), Eric Luke (Darren’s teacher) Runtime: 109 MPAA Rating: PG producers: Edward S.
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