(Borderline spoilers) Where to begin? Well, for starters; I'm glad this wasn't directed by Roger Corman! Don't get me wrong. The man well deserves his nickname: "King of the B's." For instance, I absolutely loved the "Black Scorpion" series. But, after the way he b*****dized the sci-fi novel CARNOSAUR, I fear he would have similarly ruined this movie. That's why I'm glad Kevin O'Neill directed. He, at least, made the film not just another "Jurassic Park" rip-off. In fact, the CGI of the mutated croc resembled artists' depictions of an actual dinosaur species called "Suchomimus." So, there was some genuine paleontology presented, even if unintentionally!
And, I loved how the Judas dogs (a pun on the tiger-hunting term, "Judas goat") were rescued by the sheriff's daughter before the titular monster could reach them!! That, and the presence of Charles Napier* prevent this movie from being a complete mega-flop. As it is, I give this movie two-point-three stars, out of five.
*He's been one of my favorite "tough guy" actors, all the way back to BJ AND THE BEAR.*
And, I loved how the Judas dogs (a pun on the tiger-hunting term, "Judas goat") were rescued by the sheriff's daughter before the titular monster could reach them!! That, and the presence of Charles Napier* prevent this movie from being a complete mega-flop. As it is, I give this movie two-point-three stars, out of five.
*He's been one of my favorite "tough guy" actors, all the way back to BJ AND THE BEAR.*