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if you are anything like us you will love it
its sci fi so anything goes
well we loved it

Komodo is a pretty good creature flick that delivers the goods, providing fear, excitement, and a story holds together well enough, as these things go.

Jill Hennessy is Victoria Juno, a psychiatrist treating a teenage boy traumatized when his parents were killed mysteriously on a small island. She believes that returning the young man to the scene of the trauma may help with his recovery. Once back on the island, the komodo strike swiftly, and soon Victoria and a small group of companions are on the run from the deadly creatures.

The story's resolution may be a bit weak, but slick action sequences, cool special effects, and acceptable dialog and acting, make this a pretty entertaining ride. Though in somewhat unfamiliar territory, Hennessy's performance is solid, rarely missing a step.

Michael Lantieri who has extensive experience doing special effects on numerous A-List blockbusters like Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and the Jurassic Park films, makes his directorial debut in this feature shot in the Gold Coast, Australia. His excellent commentary track is very frank, with lots of interesting and informative insights. The budgetary limitations and production tradeoffs are discussed extensively. Even with the economic constraints, Komodo is very nicely done and stands up to repeated viewings.