Flight Of The Navigator Reviews

1986

Rated:
70
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A 12-year-old boy is mysteriously abducted by an alien ship and returns to Earth eight years later, still only 12. He now possesses great navigational powers that enable him to fly his space ship anywhere he desires. Along with the robotic Commander Max and Mascot Puckmarin, the boy encounters an adventure of extraterrestrial .. Read more

Starring	Joey Cramer, Veronica Cartwright, Cliff De Young, Howard Hesseman
Director	Randal Kleiser
Genres	Action/Adventure, Children, Family, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Critics' reviews (6) of Flight Of The Navigator
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This appealing children's adventure has just enough quirky touches to keep adults involved as well. Joey Cramer is the youngster who goes missing at the age of 12, only to turn up eight years later completely unchanged. It soon becomes apparent that his disappearance is linked to alien space travel. The scenes where Cramer attempts to get to grips with the fact that he has missed out on eight years of his life (his younger brother is now his elder) are neatly handled by director Randal Kleiser, who proves equally adept at the action sequences. Of the adults, Veronica Cartwright and Howard Hesseman come off best, while a pre-stardom Pee-Wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens) provides the voice of Cramer's friendly robot.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...Pleasant....The script plays to director Randal Kleiser's strength, which is a sensitivity and conviction in depicting young people in relation to one another and their parents..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...A lively and touching adventure....So absorbing, such constant fun, that it may well be the best family film around..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
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32 out of 44 people found this review helpful

BAD QUALITY

Movie was good (just as I remember it)- I rented this Dvd because I wanted to watch this classic in Dvd quality but the quality of the Dvd was horrible!

If you want to rent this movie, then rent it on VHS (Will give you better quality)

I didn’t spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds on my home entertainment system to view rubbish quality like this.

really really disappointed
- - P from ENGLAND
  - Posted 28 Oct 2005 13:01
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Timless and wonderful

This film is timeless. Still as wonderful now as when it was first released.

I hired it for my boys to watch 6 8 10 and they were totally enthralled and adored it. I dont think I have ever seen them so engrossed or quiet.
- - A customer from bedfordshire
  - Posted 18 Dec 2004 13:49
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

classic kids movie

a little bit of suspense in the first 10 minutes was enough to frighten my 7 year old but this one kept her and her sister and her dad watching throughout.

nice little twist on the et genre with the alien being the supporting act
- - neal whitehouse piper from somerset
  - Posted 08 Aug 2004 21:15
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

fun for all the family

my kids loved this film they watched it a few times i must say me and the hubbi also watched with them we never get tierd of seeing this
- - d buxton from west yorkshire england
  - Posted 02 Jul 2005 21:32
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Timless and wonderful

This film is timeless. Still as wonderful now as when it was first released.

I hired it for my boys to watch 6 8 10 and they were totally enthralled and adored it. I dont think I have ever seen them so engrossed or quiet.
- - A customer from bedfordshire
  - Posted 18 Dec 2004 13:49

32 out of 44 people found this review helpful

BAD QUALITY

Movie was good (just as I remember it)- I rented this Dvd because I wanted to watch this classic in Dvd quality but the quality of the Dvd was horrible!

If you want to rent this movie, then rent it on VHS (Will give you better quality)

I didn’t spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds on my home entertainment system to view rubbish quality like this.

really really disappointed
- - P from ENGLAND
  - Posted 28 Oct 2005 13:01
7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

Timless and wonderful

This film is timeless. Still as wonderful now as when it was first released.

I hired it for my boys to watch 6 8 10 and they were totally enthralled and adored it. I dont think I have ever seen them so engrossed or quiet.
- - A customer from bedfordshire
  - Posted 18 Dec 2004 13:49
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

classic kids movie

a little bit of suspense in the first 10 minutes was enough to frighten my 7 year old but this one kept her and her sister and her dad watching throughout.

nice little twist on the et genre with the alien being the supporting act
- - neal whitehouse piper from somerset
  - Posted 08 Aug 2004 21:15
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

Nothing short of a classic, this kid's sci-fi adventure is essential viewing for children of the 80's. A young boy is picked up by an alien spacecraft to be studied. When he's returned to the wrong time and the ship is captured by NASA, David and the alien must team up to escape and put things right.
- - Caster#1 from WADEBRIDGE
  - Posted 27 Jan 2004 16:25
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful

fun for all the family

my kids loved this film they watched it a few times i must say me and the hubbi also watched with them we never get tierd of seeing this
- - d buxton from west yorkshire england
  - Posted 02 Jul 2005 21:32
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

classic oldy

great classic this movie never gets old great one for the kids still has me laughing now.
- - teece from sale,cheshire,england
  - Posted 12 Jun 2006 12:29
boo hoo

sniffle sniffle - took me right back to my childhood. (sad i know).

I loved this film growing up & i still love it.
- - A customer from N Ireland
  - Posted 18 Aug 2004 23:29
Fantastic

I enjoyed this film the first time I watched it when I was a child, and enjoyed it just as much when I watched it again. My 8 year old daughter loved this film.

Good humour throughout with an intriguing storyline.

A definate must see for anyone.
- - A customer from Manchester, England
  - Posted 11 Nov 2004 23:17
A classic of any 20somethings childhood. Recommened for purely nostalgic reasons but other than that it isn't the greatest film in the world.
- - Anna#18 from READING
  - Posted 23 Jun 2004 10:01
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Children everywhere would love to head for the stars, and they certainly do in 'Flight of the Navigator', a fantastic tale of a lost boy who reappears eight years later under amazing circumstances. Full of fun and adventure, 'Flight of the Navigator' takes you on a touching journey. I'm sure the whole family will love to rent this one!

My only criticism, as is also mentioned by another reviewer, is the quality of the picture. It is pretty poor. VHS tape quality at best!

8/10 for the movie though.
- - Ken#14 from WEST BROMWICH
  - Posted 01 Jul 2004 07:42

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Critics' reviews (6)
This appealing children's adventure has just enough quirky touches to keep adults involved as well. Joey Cramer is the youngster who goes missing at the age of 12, only to turn up eight years later completely unchanged. It soon becomes apparent that his disappearance is linked to alien space travel. The scenes where Cramer attempts to get to grips with the fact that he has missed out on eight years of his life (his younger brother is now his elder) are neatly handled by director Randal Kleiser, who proves equally adept at the action sequences. Of the adults, Veronica Cartwright and Howard Hesseman come off best, while a pre-stardom Pee-Wee Herman (aka Paul Reubens) provides the voice of Cramer's friendly robot.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
"...Pleasant....The script plays to director Randal Kleiser's strength, which is a sensitivity and conviction in depicting young people in relation to one another and their parents..."
- Los Angeles Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...A lively and touching adventure....So absorbing, such constant fun, that it may well be the best family film around..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
One dark night, 12-year-old David goes looking for his younger brother Jeff. Falling into a ditch, he knocks himself... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
Science fiction aimed at a family audience and providing blandly innocuous, occasionally amusing entertainment.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006
"...Entertaining....Kids should be attracted by the visuals and some nifty special effects..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005

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  A 12-year-old boy is mysteriously abducted by an alien ship and returns to Earth eight years later, still only 12. He now possesses great navigational powers that enable him to fly his space ship anywhere he desires. Along with the robotic Commander Max and Mascot Puckmarin, the boy encounters an ...