Junior Pilot (2005) (V)

Director:

James Becket

Writer:

James Becket (writer)

Genre:

Family

Tagline:

A high flying adventure!

Plot Keywords:

Die Hard Scenario | Air Marshal | Father Son Relationship | Title Spoken By Character

Cast

Veronica Alicino	...	911 Operator
Tom Ayers	...	Air Traffic Controller
Allen Barton	...	State Department Official
Jordi Caballero	...	Doctor Hector
Adam Cagley	...	Bruno
Art Cohan	...	Mr. Dorchester
Julie Condra	...	Marge
Makoa Dacascos	...	Child
Mark Dacascos	...	Kato
John D'Aquino	...	Senator Claghorn
Yvonne Delarosa	...	Maria
Marianna Elliott	...	Tower Controller 2 (as Marianna Elliot)
Jordan Garrett	...	Ricky
Kristin Herold	...	Midge
Tully Hunt	...	Little Monster

Also Known As:

Final Approach (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

Brazil:92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Filming Locations:

San Fernando, California, USA

Company:

Cool Productions

Trivia:

Originally released as Junior Pilot in 2004. (Filmed December 2003.)

Goofs:

Continuity: During the final approach, they state that the right engine has flamed out. However, when the footage of the plane landing is shown, you can plainly see jet exhaust coming from the rear of BOTH engines.

Movie Connections:

References "The X Files" (1993)

Soundtrack:

WANNA FLY

Great fun! Go buy it!

I spotted this film in a branch of the Duane Reed pharmacy in New York on holiday, and it seemed like a bit of silly fun. And sure enough, the whole premise is ridiculous beyond words - but it turned out to be a thoroughly enjoyable action film for kids, and their parents too.

10-year-old Ricky Bernard (Jordan Garrett) has his head in the clouds most of the time, much to his father's (Larry Miller) dismay. As a member of his school orchestra, Ricky and schoolmates fly to a concert performance ... and once again Ricky's mind 'takes off' and suspects some criminal plot is happening.

Reluctantly aided by best friend Sashi, who is a fan of hot sauce (what a strange plot device that was) and others they try to get to solve the mystery. Oh yes, and Ricky's skills 1,000 hours of flight simulator experience prove to be handy when he is called on to save the day in the film's thrilling climax! It was good to see Eric Roberts and Mark Dacoscos play parts in a family film. And watching the DVD interviews everyone seems to have had great fun taking part.

I totally liked Junior Pilot; charming and good-natured performances, funny plot line and a real; sense of enjoyment and sheer silliness.

If you are looking for an entertaining family film, you could do far worse than buy this one.