Titreenp SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

Chase_Witherspoon "The Earthling" is a much-maligned story concerning Holden's character, terminally ill with cancer, on a pilgrimage to a remote valley in the Australian bush where he lived as a child. Along the way he discovers Schroeder, orphaned after his parents (Thompson & Hamnett) accidentally drive their campervan over a cliff while holidaying in the remote idyll. Together the pair form a mature bond as Holden tries to teach the young apprentice the primitive life skills that will keep him alive in the wilderness, long enough to find his way back to civilisation.Regularly criticised, I watched this movie for myself many years ago and was surprised by its quality; that of the cinematography, acting and Collinson's direction, culminating in a bittersweet and moving tale that's not as cheesy as some of the previews and reviews imply.There's a couple of pathos moments that probably didn't need to happen, but generally, the film's tone is sincere and the plot has enough content and momentum to carry its 100 minutes duration. Not a classic, but it's far better than some high profile reviews would suggest, in my opinion.

floyd beck I thought this was one of those older 1980 sci-fi movies about a spaceman going to a distant planet or an alien coming to earth. It is about an older man who lost his parents years ago, fantastically played by William Holden, who wants to go back to his roots and a "10 year old" boy, fantastically played by Rick Schroder, on vacation with his mom and dad. The incredibly beautiful scenery is set in Australia, with quality scenes of landscapes, brooks, mountains, forests, insects and animals that resemble National Geographic specials.The movie never gets boring. Here I am at 60, a serious guy, boo-hooing towards the ending. Women should like it too because of the sufferings and different views of love.

Venture456 I saw this movie from time to time as a kid on Sunday afternoons. It's a wonderful film with a heart-breaking ending. Fate brings a rough, way-faring loner and a young child lost in the wild outback together and the result is one hell of a story that is sure to touch the viewers emotions. William Holden's character is aged and wants to trek to his father's remote cabin to live out his final days. Along the way he stumbles into Schroeder's character who's parents recently had an accident on their family vacation there in Australia, leaving the child abandoned and unable to survive. Soured by civilization, Holden is reluctant to aid the boy, who's determination to connect with the older man eventually gets through to Holden's compassionate heart of gold.

var-1 William Holden and Ricky Schroder do a superb job of acting. They played off of one another very well. Schroder is great for a 10 year old boy. This movie came out 21 years before I saw it so I was bias by it being dated. I think I still see it for what it was suppose to be. The screen writing or editing was inconsistent. This caused the story to jump and was erratic. I'd bet there was more continuity to the film, but it was left on the cutting room floor. The background and setting was outstanding. The filming could be viewed without dialog. Recommended for all ages.