Waterworld (1995)

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Mariner	Kevin Costner	½
Helen	Jeanne Tripplehorn	½
Enola	Tina Majorino
Deacon	Dennis Hopper
Enforcer	R. D. Call	½

Review

When this long-awaited production finally found its way to the theatres, the talk of the town was more about the controversy surrounding the film than it was about the film itself. Sure, Waterworld is one of the most lavish and over-hyped productions to date, but it still is a fairly good motion picture. The premise is good, and although the story is pulp, it's also both entertaining, intriguing and has its share of good dramatic material. Kevin Costner is industrious and likeable in the lead, and the film looks great - with its kitschy sets and flamboyant costumes it underlines that this isn't a "realistic sci-fi", it has its clear connections to the adventure genre. Of course, there are sequences and plot lines here that are less than impressive (and the Hopper character is as one-dimensional as they come), but the little key to success is Tina Majorino whose performance enhances those of both Costner and Tripplehorn. Together the three even conveys some great sentimental scenes. It's all quite useful.