The New York Times
Mr. Howard brings a real sweetness to his subject, as does the film's fine cast of veteran stars...
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Cocoon
When a group of trespassing seniors swim in a pool containing alien cocoons, they find themselves energised with youthful vigour in this sci-fi classic from Ron Howard. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and Best Supporting Actor (Don Ameche).
1985Rating: PG-13117 minsUSASLM Production Group, Zanuck/Brown Productions, 20th Century Fox
ComedyDramaScience Fiction
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Chicago Reader
Director Ron Howard brings a quality of gentleness and whimsy to the performances, but basically this is a highly calculated project...
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Empire Magazine
The sugar level is positively diabetic, but the whole aura of warmth and cuddliness is hard to resist.
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Los Angeles Times
A sly and salty bit of wish fulfillment that, by its tremendous close, has its entire audience wishing along with it.
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TV Guide
A gentle and effective heart-tugger, Cocoon tries to make its audience feel good, but you can't help but feel uneasy about the vision of old age that director Ron Howard depicts...
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Collider
Somehow, it all just works. At least for someone who isn't too cynical to enjoy the ride.
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