Review of Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins

I like this movie, mostly for its smart-assery and tongue-in-cheekery. But I think that Fred Ward is the only actor who was properly cast; Wilford Brimley, maybe, but I found something dissatisfying with his role (although real-time video on a computer monitor was an enjoyably accurate prediction). Joel Grey, although his comic timing was impeccable, was a disaster in my opinion.

Watching this movie, I get the feeling that the producers seriously misunderestimated their audience. Too often they served up hamburger in scenes where moviegoers needed steak to work up an appetite for the franchise that was obviously intended. Still, it's a pleasant fantasy and fun to watch.