Blu-ray Review – The Land That Time Forgot

1975's "The Land That Time Forgot" is notable for being the hit film that kickstarted interest in bringing author Edgar Rice Burroughs's lesser-known works to the screen. While followed by "At the Earth's Core," and a direct sequel in "The People That Time Forgot," the original picture faced the challenge of tone and execution, with director Kevin Connor struggling to balance character and spectacle in a manner that respects budgetary limitation and viewer patience. While largely faithful to the Burroughs book, the feature has difficulty conjuring excitement, often working through long, dry patches of exposition and surveillance before something of note actually occurs. In a story that includes a visit to a mysterious land populated with dinosaurs and tribes of primitive man, it's strange to feel restless while watching the effort, which shows tremendous difficulty summoning adventure. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com