Cocoon

 ( Video Disc Product ) 

Cocoon

• Cocoon / Cocoon The Return (Two Discs) available on February 27 2018 from Base for 4.49
  
• Cocoon available on February 22 2017 from Amazon for 6.83
  
• EAN bar code 5039036017084 ξ1 registered July 13 2021
  
• EAN bar code 5039036017084 ξ2 registered February 27 2018
  
• EAN bar code 5039036017084 ξ3 registered February 22 2017
  
• Product category is DVD - Science Fiction Video

• Model 23055DVD
  

In 1985 Cocoon was a significant trend-bucker amongst summer blockbusters. Whereas other genre efforts were devised to lure a teenage audience into FX extravaganzas, this looked like one for their grandparents. Except that it turned out to be a gentle, affecting tale for all ages. Adapted from David Saperstein's novel, director Ron Howard took great delight in focusing on family relationships and the encroachment of old age (themes that reappeared in nearly all his work from here on). The plot is rather surreal in summary: a group of Florida OAPs befriend aliens in next-door's swimming pool and are rejuvenated to youthful well-being. It's in the FX and characterisations that the story comes alive. Both were acknowledged with Academy Awards; with Don Ameche's supporting role deserving praise for more than just the moment when he does some bodypopping on the dance floor. Wilford Brimley is the real star, a bluff old codger wanting to do right by everyone. Steve Guttenberg provides comic support and allows for a little non-wrinkly nudity with foxy space gal Kitty (Tahnee Welch). ILM's visuals remain polished and inspired, but never allowing us to lose sight of the characters basking in their dazzle. --Paul Tonks

^ Cocoon (DVD, 2 Disc) EAN 5039036017084 (revised Jul 2021)
^ Cocoon / Cocoon The Return (Two Discs) Base. EAN 5039036017084 (revised Feb 2018)
^ Cocoon Amazon. EAN 5039036017084 (revised Feb 2017)