Technical Specs, See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro, co-executive producer (as Jonathan Betuel), completion bond representative for film finances. this was hilarious in how terrible it was and also extremely racist for a movie pretending to be an allegory about racism dear Lord, Turns out it's pretty easy to tell when a performance is contractual, I'm just a girlIn front of a dino copAsking himWhat the fuck, Whoopi really said : yes I can do it all (for 7 millions dollars). Are you ready…, The worst of the worst, movies that are unbelievably bad and find a way to dig themselves further and further…, The absolute opposite of w0cks' wonderful list that can be found here: letterboxd.com/w0cks/list/best-picture-for-each-year-according-to-letterboxd/, (please lmk if any of these are taken down, i’m trying my best to find out if they…, This is merely a personal guide for the bizarre and weird stuff I've been watching or want to watch in…, A ridiculously long list of movies i want to watch that are free for viewing on YouTube. Theodore Rex (1995) ← Back to main. Theodore Rex, also known as T. Rex, is a 1996 buddy cop science-fiction family film written and directed by Jonathan Betuel and starring Whoopi Goldberg. Theodore Rex is a bizarre family comedy that has a 2.4 rating on IMDb. I was really enjoying that old Dinosaurs show from the 90’s and somehow I ended up watching this. The cinematic equivalent to an Arby’s bathroom. best film i have ever seen about the complexity of dinosaur-human relationships. Betuel had done nothing in between except for producing work on the dire Freddy’s Nightmares – A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series (1988-90) tv series. What a bizzare trainwreck of a movie. the fact the only copy we could find online was this shitty quality on youtube is a crime i just know whoopi goldberg is trying to bury this movie and not have any evidence of it online, Jens Åge Jakobsen 5,162 films 1,470 17 Edit, Does it take you an hour to pick a movie? Instead, it's shrill and full of garish, hideous set pieces lit to look like a syndicated '80s sitcom. Carol Kane Cast. Combien d'acteurs passent autant d'émotions à travers leurs sourcils que Théodore Rex ?? TMDb Score. Theodore Rex (1996) ... James Marsden Will Lead Cast of CBS's 'The Stand' Miniseries. Tina Rex voiced by Jan Rabson . I found a sealed copy in a thrift shop a couple of months ago for 1 euro, and I figured as long as I don't watch it I'll never know how bad it really is. A cyberpunk masterpiece. Theodore Rex. Theodore Rex (1995) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The next thing that strikes you is the fact that Whoopi Goldberg appears to not want to be in screen and is clearly going through the motions of a film she plainly knows to be a turd-in-the-making. Release Dates this movie really tries to be like “whoopi goldberg is racist and it’s because she hates sentient dinosaurs brought back to life by science and who sometimes want to fuck humans and who LOVE macadamia nut cookies for some unexplained reason” idk this movie is maybe a hate crime. Bill Farmer. Theodore Rex is a meticulously researched and beautifully written biography of Theodore Roosevelt and the second book of the trilogy by Pulitzer prize-winning author, Edmund Morris, of one of our more beloved presidents. TMDb With Whoopi Goldberg, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Juliet Landau, Bud Cort. I have seen this film god knows how many times and yet if you would to ask me anything besides what is Theodore’s favorite snack I would have nothing to say. Carol Kane. I barely watched this I was just on my phone the whole time but apparently Whoopi got sued when she tried to get out of this after getting blackmailed so all I could imagine when seeing her was that she was suicidal on the set, hope she’s doing ok :(. Theodore Rex, also known as T. Rex, is a 1996 buddy cop/science fiction/family film written and directed by Jonathan Betuel and starring Whoopi Goldberg. Elizar Kane. Theodore Rex is a 1995 buddy cop science-fiction family film written and directed by Jonathan Betuel. He also reanimates raccoons and shit - but why they can't talk is the kind of question that keeps an excitable boy like me up at night. They spent a fuckload of money on this shit, only to…, Picture thisImma bag o’ dicksPut me to ya lips. I couldn't help but feel sorta bad for Whoopi Goldberg because she tried really hard to get out of starring in this movie, but she was paid $7 million…. Theodore Rex Cast . Patrick Pinney. The worst direct-to-video release $33.5 million can buy. Worst Picture for Each Year, According to Letterboxd Ratings, letterboxd.com/w0cks/list/best-picture-for-each-year-according-to-letterboxd/, Cult & Bizarre & Psychedelic: A Personal Guide, Atrocities, Odditites, Trash, Trippy, Religious, Tinfoil Hat, WTF, Ø Budget, The Worst in Film & Video, Taste Of Cinema’s Recommendations: Weird, Bizarre, Camp, Trashy & Cult. Theodore Rex In a future town a female police detective (Whoopi Goldberg) … In a future town a female police detective (Whoopi Goldberg) has to colaborate with Theodore Rex, a genetically generated Tyrannosaurus Rex, in order to investigate the murder of another dinosaur. Theodore Rex is the story—never fully told before—of Theodore Roosevelt’s two world-changing terms as President of the United States. plus its whoopi talking wi DINOSAURS have u no heart??????????????? Theodore Rex Cast and Crew "The world's toughest cop is getting a brand new partner. Theodore Rex is movie is a weirdly imaginative mess that truly does makes you wonder how this ever got made. Find trailers, reviews, synopsis, awards and cast information for Theodore Rex (1996) - Jonathan Betuel on AllMovie - Whoopi Goldberg headlines this youth-oriented… It's almost flabbergasting. Company Credits 2019 Oscars Reveal First Round of Presenters It's basically as if they decided to take the leftover props from the popular television sitcom Dinosaurs (that aired its final episode in 1994), film said dinosaurs on the set of the Super Mario Bros. movie and incorporate as many fart sound effects as possible. Report this film. Though originally intended for theatrical release, the film went direct-to-video, and consequently became the most expensive direct-to-video film ever made at the time of its release. Dr. Veronica Shade. Elizar Kane Juliet Landau. I would like to formally apologise to the Super Mario Bros. movie for all the mean things I've said over the years. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. I mean, no wonder they went extinct. Whoppi was dragged to court for trying to get out of her role. The cinematography on… This party really gets bumpin' when our heroes arrive at the Extinct Creatures Nightclub where you have a full on inter-species dance party. According to an Opening Scroll, the story is set in a Dark and Edgy Cyberpunk city "A long time ago in the future" (really), where humans coexist with anthropomorphic animal-people. Theodore Rex was written, directed, and produced by Jonathan Betuel, who was also behind the films My Science Project and The Last Starfighter. Commissioner Lynch. Read the Theodore Rex movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on Movies.com. name = Theodore Rex caption = "Theodore Rex" DVD cover director = Jonathan Betuel producer = Richard Gilbert Abramson Sue Baden-Powell writer = Jonathan Betuel starring = Whoopi Goldberg Armin Mueller-Stahl music = Robert Folk cinematography = David Tattersall editing = Steve Mirkovich Rick Shaine Genres: Comedy, Buddy Cop. Rated the #911 best film of 1995. Whoopi Goldberg Cast. Early on we started a tally of how tail gags there were (when Theodore's cumbersome dino-tail knocked something over or tapped people on the shoulder as a prank), we stopped at twenty. What can I say? Voice of Theodore Rex - George Newbern Voice of Molly Rex - Carol Kane Voice of Tina Rex - Jan Rabson Voice of Guy in the Bag - Charles Chiodo © Letterboxd Limited. In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon. I had kind of a Schrodinger's cat thing going on with this movie. Directed by Jonathan Betuel. What’s up with the dude in the suitcase? Why do they try to make T-Rexs sexy? Additional Voices [Show Actor Pics +] Anne Lockhart. Well, this movie is "butt-dialed in". This movie just is. This would be true even if you didn't know the notorious backstory that Goldberg backed…. After the production, the director retired, disillusioned with the film's marketing (haha). Cast & Crew. There we get introduced to Molly Rex who Teddy Rex lusts…. 1995 The dinosaurs are a mixture of high-quality puppets that are somewhat reminiscent of Dark Crystal and actors in fairly impressive (especially for the time) semi animatronic suits. An incomprehensible plot to destroy the world, shoddy and stagnant dinosaur puppets, and a put-upon Whoopi Goldberg in a skintight black jumpsuit suggest this is camp. George Newbern Cast. Bill Bowles. Starring: Whoopi Goldberg. Why did they make butterfly assassins that blow up, theses are all great questions, but who cares? Theodore Rex (voice) Richard Roundtree. Theodore Rex is very similar -- and worse. You know the saying "phoning it in"? Goldberg plays a leather-clad smart-alecky detective who is assigned the odious task of teaming up with Teddy Rex, a dino-detective. Theodore Rex - Movie review by film critic Tim Brayton Every week this summer, we'll be taking an historical tour of the Hollywood blockbuster by examining an older film that is in some way a spiritual precursor to one of the weekend's wide releases. Idk why Mike didn’t like it???? More details at … It's a buddy cop movie with dinosaurs.Theodore is an anthro Tyrannosaurus Rex who wants to be a cop. In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon. 37. Whoopi Goldberg Armin Mueller-Stahl Juliet Landau Bud Cort Stephen McHattie George Newbern Carol Kane Richard Roundtree Jack Riley Peter MacKenzie Joe Dallesandro Tony T. Johnson Susie Coelho Peter Kwong Edith Diaz Robert Martin Robinson Dee Booher William Boyett Marius Mazmanian Noon Orsatti Hilary Shepard Lisa Papatzimas Michael Sharrett Jan Rabson Charles Chiodo Patricia Healy James Murray Stephen Chiodo Edward Chiodo You can quite literally see the contempt on her face as she lazily reacts to dinosaur farts. Buy movie tickets in advance, find movie times, watch trailers, read movie reviews, and more at Fandango. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of Theodore Rex with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at TVGuide.com Cat videos not…, The nuttiest, craziest and most obscene movies to have ever existed, You may also like: Cult & Bizarre & Psychedelic: A Personal Guide / Taste Of Cinema’s Recommendations: Weird, Bizarre, Camp, Trashy & Cult…. Mickie McGowan. | A hundred years before the catastrophe of September 11, 2001, “TR” succeeded to power in the aftermath of an act of terrorism. Everyone understandably looks miserable. There’s a part where it’s implied Teddy Rex got his tip wet, hilarious. If it’s here, it’s a spank. Why would Whoopi Goldberg ever agree to such a disastrous movie, you ask? This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Dr. Veronica Shade Bud Cort. Every scene feels unnecessary, and with nonsensical, underdelivered lines like "techno-kill circles in the ninja grid" you bet your sweet.... ASS there was zero quality control on this production. Cast of Characters. key fabricator: Patrick Tatopoulos Designs, Inc. effects painter: John Criswell Effects (uncredited), stunt double (as Kym Washington) / stunts (as Kym Washington), assistant location manager (as Gregory Alpert). Show All… In an alternate futuristic society, a tough female police detective is paired with a talking dinosaur to find the killer of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals leading them to a mad scientist bent on creating a new Armageddon. What strikes you first is the lavishness and professionalism of the production, which makes sense because it set a record for the biggest budget film to ever go straight to video. Sort by: Jonathan R. Betuel Director and Screenplay. Theodore Rex reminds me of Super Mario Bros.—a film that on paper sounds amazing but fails spectacularly. Theodore Rex is known as the most expensive straight-to-video movie at the time of its release (it was intended for a theatrical run, but, according to IMDb, once it was finished the studio/producers deemed it so bad they decided to drop this turd on VHS instead). Pons Maar Rodger Bumpass Anne Lockhart Billy Bowles Mickie McGowan Jennifer Darling Patrick Pinney Denise Dowse Phil Proctor Bill Farmer Sherry Lynn, Jonathan R. Betuel Richard Gilbert Abramson Stefano Ferrari, 92 mins Bud Cort Cast. Molly Rex (voice) Armin Mueller-Stahl. 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