Land of the Lost
Genre: TV/Comedy/Science-Fiction
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Run time: 102 minutes
Rating: PG-13
Format: DVD

The Lowdown: Dear Will Ferrell, how it pains me to write this letter to you.

I have loved your films for years, laughed at your comic creations, wept tears born of my juvenile fascination with pee and flatulence jokes and generally worshipped pretty much every movie you’ve made (minus “Semi-Pro,” sorry dude, but it was one sports movie too many) since 2003’s “Old School.”

I have quoted liberally from “Anchorman” and “Talladega Nights,” guffawed at the ridiculousness of “Step Brothers” and even marveled at minor cameos in “Wedding Crashers” and other films where you seemingly appeared like a comedy angel to elevate a lesser film to greater glory.

But “Land of the Lost”?

I couldn’t believe the reviews, refused to dignify the lack of stars, scoffed at the box office bomb that was opening weekend.

I knew everyone had it wrong. I knew there was that same Will Ferrell spark to be found. I waited eagerly to gloat to the detractors at how wrong they were.

Then I actually sat down and watched it. And man, oh man, does it suck.

I realize you had the unenviable task of taking a low-budget show about nothing, really, and making it into a subversive comedy about something.

But wow – did you miss the mark.

“Land of the Lost” careens like a drunken pirate at Gasparilla stumbling down Bayshore Boulevard, switching tone wildly and often from family-friendly comedy to adults-only bathroom humor.

It’s like no one knew what to do with the script and opted instead for an anything-goes bravado that falls flat way too often when you consider Ferrell and Danny McBride are two of the funniest men on the planet.

It’s time to regroup, Will Ferrell, and put this atrocity behind you.

Consider this your “Ishtar” or “Hudson Hawk” and just move on.

I forgive you. And I know your legions of fans forgive you as well.

Just take your time, fully develop a new character like Ron Burgundy or Ricky Bobby and come out swinging.

Then this “Land” will thankfully, hopefully be lost from memory for good.

The Stuff You Care About:
Hot chicks – Anna Friel, a grown-up hottie Holly.
Nudity – No.
Gore – No.
Drug use – No.
Bad Guys/Killers – Sleestaks.
Buy/Rent – Neither.
On the Web – http://www.landofthelost.net/
Release Date – Oct. 13, 2009