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Lost in Space (1998)
Bad SF movie, good movie about a father and son
I won't repeat the negative comments made by other reviewers. I agree with most of them. As a science fiction movie, it's mediocre at best; you can drive a planet through the plot holes and bad science.
But as a movie about a workaholic father finally connecting with his son, it's really good! Some might think it's melodramatic or sappy, but as a father with two young sons, it touched me to the core.
Hornblower: Retribution (2001)
Amazing conclusion to Hornblower: Mutiny
Though they are listed as separate movies, A&E's _Hornblower: Mutiny_ and _Hornblower: Retribution_ together form a 4-hour movie that I found simply riveting. They are taken from the second book in C.S. Forester's Hornblower series, _Lieutenant Hornblower_; and while keeping the spirit of the book, add substantially to its drama and characterization.
The first book in the series -- _Midshipman Hornblower_ -- was the basis for the first four movies produced by A&E. The original movies were wonderful as well, but the new movies are far more mature and well-produced in comparison.
I highly recommend these movies to fans of historical drama, tall ships and Horatio Hornblower.