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Land of the Lost, starring Will Ferrell, Danny McBride, and Anna Friel.

Since I'm not a fan of comedies and I am a fan of the 1970s cult classic television series, Land of the Lost, I expected to really dislike this feature film adaptation starring comic actor Will Ferrell. Was I ever surprised: I laughed out loud through much of the film, saw it twice in theatres, and bought it on DVD the day it was released. And now I recommend it to you!

This very, very loose adaptation of the television show follows the adventures of scientists Rick Marshall and Holly Cantrell, along with roadside attraction entrepreneur Will Stanton, as they travel through space and time to the Land of the Lost. Fun-to-watch performances by Ferrell and McBride play out in fantastic sets, and the whole film features a campy, kitschy, self-aware style that was the perfect choice for a remake of the Sid and Marty Krofft show. Unlike the original, this one is not for children, but the rest of us can enjoy this bit of escapism and happily find ourselves in the Land of the Lost!