Rescue from Gilligan's Island ~ DIGITALLY RESTORED ~ COLLECTOR EDITION

Not very clear copy of this movie. Paid 10 bucks, which is about 5 too much.

Good movie, I would recommend.

After first watching this movie on TV in the 1980's this was the first time I had a chance to see it again because it's impossible to buy a copy now. While I can't remember all the scenes from the original movie, the DVD version is pretty good. There are some scenes that were obviously cut and the picture quality is ok. However for the hard core deprived Gilligans Island fan who wants to get a copy it's definately worth the 5 bucks. It was great to see the old gang finally get off the island. The theme, jokes and acting stuck with the original format which was great to see. Too many movies try and create a new image for the characters or try and modernise them and spoil the movie. But not this one. The only exception was Ginger, who was not played by Tina Louise. I can't remember the actresses name, but, she over did the dumb blonde routine (I know Ginger was not blonde but you know what I mean). If any one knows where I can buy the second and third movies, "the Cateaways of Gilligans Island" and "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligans Island" please let me know. I don't mind if it is a DVD or VHS, but would love to watch these again as I can't even remember the story. Please note that I live in New Zealand, so would need someone able to ship to there.

If you are a fan of the show (and I am) you will probably enjoy this movie. The absence of Tina Louise in the role of Ginger Grant is amply filled by actress Judith Baldwin, the rest of the cast is exactly as in the original series. They all look a little older but considering Natalie Schafer was 78 (13 years older than Jim Backus who was suffering from Parkinson's disease), Alan Hale Jr. at 57 was still grand as the Skipper, and of course Bob Denver at 43 was still bumbling around and frustrating the Skipper, who else could ever be the Skipper or Gilligan! Just to show you how big fan I am, I also have a copy of the sequel to this "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island" which was done in 1979, I recorded it to VHS in 1979 and have since transferred it to DVD, ditto with the third and last TV movie "The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island" released in 1981. In this last of the TV movies a new character Thurston Howell IV played by David Ruprecht. This was due to the failing health of Jim Backus who only made a Cameo appearance in the final scene, I think he had less than 2 minutes of face time and he really did not look well. Those Harlem Globetrotters really get around, they even made two movies with Scooby-Doo and those meddling kids in 1972 in the Saturday morning cartoon series "The New Scooby-Doo Movies". That's it for now - hope you enjoy the movie Little Buddy. SBJ

I saw all the bad reviews here, and because of Amazon's confusing policy of posting reviews for ALL the various DVD editions of a particular movie together on the same page, I thought that they must all be referring to the older version that sells for 5 bucks.When I read Amazon's description for the new 2004 edition released by Westlake Entertainment Group, it said "Format: Original recording remastered, Color, Digital Sound". So I thought this must be a new version nobody had dared to try out yet due to all the negative reviews, and went ahead and forked out the extra 10 bucks to try it.Well, I'm here to warn you that about the only thing accurate about Amazon's description is that the movie is in colour (faded, yellowed, scratched colour, yes). Although the DVD package claims it has Dolby, the sound is terribly muffled and clearly NOT Dolby quality at all. And NOWHERE on the package does it say anything about being remastered. I don't know where Amazon got this crazy idea, because this company obviously has never even heard of the word "remastered". The picture quality is terrible and the film itself is in very lousy shape.As for the movie, although it's a key piece in the Gilligan story, unfortunately the writing really drags. You'll find yourself wanting to hit the fast-forward a lot. And with the exception of Mary Ann and maybe Mrs. Howell, it seems that in the intervening years the others have gotten out of practice and forgotten how to act, as they deliver their lines in a very lame and flat way. I found myself missing the brilliant non-stop comedic punch of the original series, as a lot of the comedy here instead seems very awkward and forced, and just falls on its face. Also there is a new Ginger, and while she does do a pretty good job of looking the part, she hasn't mastered Tina Louise's breathy, sexy way of delivering the lines.So overall I feel like I wasted a lot of good money on a garbage-quality DVD of a very lame movie I probably won't want to watch again. Over the past year I've been stung so many times by el cheap-o outfits putting out shoddy DVDs like this that I am getting so fed up I'm seriously thinking of stopping buying DVDs altogether! I think the industry has got to start setting some standards for quality and policing itself or something. The situation right now is ridiculous! Till then, all we can do is withhold our hard-earned $$$.So anyway, you have been warned, so don't let them rip YOU off this time too!

I bought the movie because I like Williams islans. I have seen the movie before and enjoyed it.

I remember loving Gilligan's Island as a child but my father thought it silly and didn't really watch all the episodes till as an adult. Recently I purchased all the episodes and watched them in order. That made me want to see the two movies which I had never seen. I began my search on Amazon and found this particular selection to be the least expenisve.First I was stunned at the aging of the actors. But soon felt very comfortable with them. I was unable to warm up to the new actress playing Ginger as she just couldn't pull Ginger off to my satisfaction.Yes it is a bit silly but it was a fun watch. No the quality of the DVD was not the best but I didn't expect Blu-Ray quality for this price. I seldom watch movies more than one time so I wasn't concerned with the quality and durability. Hope to find a copy of "Return to Gilligan's Island" that is comparable in value.FYI am not a Smother's Brothers fan and did not watch their movie nor do I intend to.

Good movie brought back memories

Alles Gut.

Yeah the D.V.D. edititing is poor and the quality isn't A+ but honestly it isn't that noticble! The movie is a fun reunion! It's great to see all of the castaway's back together again! Ovcourse their's the exception of Tina Louise who played Ginger , but Judith Baldwin isn't to shabby herself!The skip's are hardly noticable and rare. One is where Gilligan and Skipper are siting down with all the fan's cheering for their return , and a Ice-cream cone apear's out of nowhere in Gilligan's hand. Big Deal! Im sure it was only a 10-15 second skip anyway's! It dousnt reack the flow of the film.The best performance had to go to Dawn Wells playing Mary-Ann. You couldnt tell she aged! However to me the fun of seeing a reunion movie is seeing the actor's aged up a little. Gilligan (Bob Denver) is still charming and funny , but you can see his gray hair!The movie is pretty much what you would expect for it's title. They get rescued and when they get back have trouble fitting in to the new world. A good plot but nothing genious.The movie is nothing brilliant ovbiously but it's a cute fun watch. Don't let negative review's change your mind about buying! All they are doing is complaining about little , little editing problems!Recomended for any Gilligan's Island fan.Cheers!

I had to purchase this because I remember watching it when it was released on TV. I was captivated back then as I grew up watching reruns of the show when I was young. It wasn't as captivating as i remember from yesteryear, but I still enjoyed it and I'm happy that i purchased it. Just remember, there's no Tina Louise in the movie. I was a Mary Ann fan anyway, but it's still not quite the same without the 'true' Ginger. Also remember that this was filmed a decade after the show's finale. I recommend the purchase if you are a fan of the show.

Pretty sure this is a burned movie... looks like a burned dvd. Good movie though, wish it was the same actress to play ginger

A great reminder of a classic tv show