Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Protraph Lack of good storyline.

Anoushka Slater While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

papamac630 If there was ever a show that actually is a "social microcosm", as Sherwood Schwartz stated, Gilligan's Island is it...the history and background of the show is gold to classic TV buffs...and this movie's format is perfect to tell the story of the "3 hour tour"...if the company that produced the film was thinking straight, they would re-release the DVD...after all, there's a whole new audience to inform...there are so many side stories that add to the aura of the show, it's as if you are at the set and behind the scenes, right there watching TV history being made...as a side note, Sherwood's book about the show is also a find...search the used bins, online sources, etc., and see if you can find the DVD...the search will be worth it!

slbp_99 This is a great documentary (movie). A great movie for a great TV show. Gilligan's Island will live for ever. IT was very interesting to see what happen behind the cameras and when the film stopped rolling. I hope this comes on video soon. I know I would buy it. A must see for a Gilligan's Island fan. It was cool how they did the real actors and the "fake" actors on this. They made this really good. I would recommend this to any one.

Kelt Smith The best thing that I can say about the tv movie "SURVIVING GILLIGAN'S ISLAND" is that the actors impersonating the original cast did an exceptional job ! In particular ERIC ALLAN KRAMER as 'Alan Hale Jr.', KRISTEN DALTON as 'Tina Louise', and although she doesn't resemble her much E.J. PEAKER (as 'Natalie Schafer) got her 'Lovey Howell' mannerisms down to an art. You can't pick on this tv movie for not being art, for the series on which it was based was ripped apart by critics from the beginning. It is, however, pure Americana, silly & fun. Reminds us of our childhoods or a (supposedly) simpler time. Interspersed with accounts by BOB DENVER, RUSSELL JOHNSON, (this)tv movie's co-producer DAWN WELLS and re-enactments to showcase what occurred regarding the original series of "GILLIGAN'S ISLAND", you just wonder why it was given so much build up and shown in a primetime spot on CBS on a Sunday night. Does the content belongs more to a 3 page spread in PEOPLE Magazine than in a 2 hour movie ? You be the judge. Some parts of the re-enactments are downright painful in their corniness. A scene where the late JIM BACKUS is supposedly accosted by a hooker in Rome in the late 60s ("See what ya get for 5 dollars !") has the feel of a lounge lizard's stand up routine. Quite a few times while watching, I had to remind myself that this wasn't some kiddie show on the FAMILY Channel. Apparently, aside from constant slighting by a (then)less than enthusiastic network, the 'castaways' had a good time doing the series. That is, minus TINA LOUISE, who comes off as something of a prima donna. The re-enactments have TINA LOUISE as less than accommodating to fans denying that she is indeed 'Ginger' from "GILLIGAN'S ISLAND", and generally being 'oh so superior'. LOUISE is also the only remaining cast member who wants nothing more to do with "GILLIGAN'S ISLAND", yet this is probably her best known role. Overall, I'd say that unless you are the most ardent of fans, "SURVIVING GILLIGAN'S ISLAND" is an unnecessary exercise in going behind the scenes.

jimboman I caught this last night (10/13/01) and was immediately sucked in. I had seen the ads and thought it was just anther TV movie. I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that it was a more of a documentary style with the remaining cast (minus Tina Louise who will always be Ginger wether she likes it or not, and she doesn't) moving the story of the show along and doing intros to the recreations of key moments of the show's history. I have no idea how accurate this portrayal is in the history of the show because time always seems to soften memories but the remaining cast seemed to have really loved one another and enjoyed working on the show (with the exception of Tina, of course). I felt that this show was very well done and I am glad that I watched it, even tho I haven't seen an episode of Gilligan's Island in a long long time.