Cocoon is a story based around a group of senior citizens who discover the rejuvenating powers of a secret pool kept by aliens, and the aliens whose lives are endangered by their discovery.
It is a great pity that the film skirts around lots of very interesting questions which it raises but I didn't feel explored properly. The idea of immortality, whether death and illness are an inescapable part of nature, and of the idea of separation from those one loves in the search for immortality - I'm sure much more could have been done with these ideas, and with less mushiness than the film managed.

A bunch of fogeys find the Fountain of Youth in a nearby swimming pool, courtesy of some sentimental aliens, in this occasionally interesting sci-fi. The premise is sufficiently original to draw you in, the oldsters (including Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy) are pretty good and there are some affecting ruminations on the nature of mortality, but the story is rather aimless, the dialogue is atrocious and the cast members in their 20s are appallingly wooden. Yes, Steve Guttenberg, I am looking at you. Also you, Tahnee Welch, though you did convince me that you can make someone have an orgasm without even touching them.

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Hillarious and endearing but a disappointing detail at the end spoilt it for me; how would Steve Guttenberg's character not be arrested for gross-negligence and breach of regulation? Maybe I'm overthinking a film which features little shiny men, but it just doesn't sit easy with me.

Overwise a great watch, with a feel a lot like E.T. but with more likable characters and great humour.

Fun movie with great cast.

Cocoon is a story based around a group of senior citizens who discover the rejuvenating powers of a secret pool kept by aliens, and the aliens whose lives are endangered by their discovery.
It is a great pity that the film skirts around lots of very interesting questions which it raises but I didn't feel explored properly. The idea of immortality, whether death and illness are an inescapable part of nature, and of the idea of separation from those one loves in the search for immortality - I'm sure much more could have been done with these ideas, and with less mushiness than the film managed.

This one is always great to watch. Seems like the forgotten 80's movie about aliens sometimes. Maybe it cause a majority of the cast is senior citizens, but that also brings the level of acting far up there. But Guttenberg is great too.

The effects look from the 80's, but it gives the movie its charm. Some very good dramatic moments in there too. Asks a great question in the ending about how you would decide at the end of your life.

This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.

A bunch of fogeys find the Fountain of Youth in a nearby swimming pool, courtesy of some sentimental aliens, in this occasionally interesting sci-fi. The premise is sufficiently original to draw you in, the oldsters (including Don Ameche, Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy) are pretty good and there are some affecting ruminations on the nature of mortality, but the story is rather aimless, the dialogue is atrocious and the cast members in their 20s are appallingly wooden. Yes, Steve Guttenberg, I am looking at you. Also you, Tahnee Welch, though you did convince me that you can make someone have an orgasm without even touching them.

one of the reason's i think ron howard is great at what he does. a fun, crowd-pleasing, sci fi, adventure film. this one still works. see it if you haven't.

It's a very awkwardly weighted movie, dealing with serious issues while trying to show light-hearted humor at the same time. The result is a little messy, but enjoyable enough to sit through.