The Mosquito Coast

I've often wondered if novelist Paul Theroux was hanging around with Daniel Quinn when he penned THE MOSQUITO COAST as there are certainly elements of ISHMAEL throughout and director Peter Weir does a bang up job illustrating them. This is the story of a tortured genuius who decides to check out on society as it were only to discover it is easier said than done and in the process he not only destroys himself but his family. It may seem simple on the surface, in actuality this is an extremely complex piece. Once again Harrison Ford is on top of his game as is the great Helen Mirren and once again we are reminded of what a tragedy it was to lose Rive Phoenix at such an early age. The amazing visuals are wonderfully complimented by the stirring Maurice Jarre score and look for Jason Alexander in his second big screen appearance....and while you're at it...take the time to read the book ya' lazy sod!