Land of the Lost 2009

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Rick Marshall (three years removed from being ousted by the science community for his radical theory on Time warps, and with a peculiar vendetta against Matt Lauer) now peddles his wares as a teacher at the George C. Page Museum, until Holly Cantrell’s groundbreaking discovery sparks an epiphany in him to construct a tachyon amplifier, potentially revolutionizing time warp travel. Their journey commences when they meet Will Stanton, the enigmatic tour guide of Devils Cave attraction, where Holly’s finding was unearthed. As they activate the tachyon amplifier and lose it in the process, the trio finds themselves hurtled into a parallel universe where all timelines converge, bringing them face-to-face with ape-like Pakuni. The group soon stumbles upon Cha-Ka, a young Pakuni on the brink of being devoured by his kin, which Stanton inadvertently saves by imparting the secret of fire to two other Pakuni. In their quest to protect Cha-Ka, they find themselves navigating a treacherous terrain, dodging danger at every turn.

As they pursue Cha-Ka through the lush foliage, they’re suddenly confronted by an ancient behemoth - a Tyrannosaurus, whose brain size is laughably diminutive compared to its gargantuan appetite. Marshall’s attempts to reassure his companions that their chances of survival are excellent, citing the T. rex’s notorious lack of spatial awareness, only serve to incite the beast’s wrath. The trio flees in terror until they reach a narrow land bridge, whereupon Marshall declares them safe - but the T. rex has other plans. It stalks its prey with cunning ferocity, finally relenting at the edge of a precipice. Holly, observing the dinosaur’s singular focus, dubs it “Grumpy.” Though initially incredulous that this creature would harbor such animosity, Marshall soon realizes Grumpy’s vendetta is far from forgotten.

The next day brings another surprise as Cha-Ka presents them with fruit teeming with spiders - an unsettling offering. In a desperate bid to mask their scent and avoid further encounters with Grumpy, Marshall douses himself in dinosaur urine, prompting a series of visions that propel him out into the Lost City. The others follow suit, only to find themselves besieged by slow-moving yet deadly Sleestaks. As they navigate this perilous landscape, Cha-Ka grows agitated, urging them to leave and flee from the danger that lurks within. It is here that they stumble upon a mysterious figure - Enik - who implores Marshall for his help in thwarting an evil force threatening to control the universe: the nefarious Zarn, hell-bent on claiming the tachyon amplifier as its own.

As Will’s emotions remain unspoken, Marshall extends a helping hand to Cha-Ka, who guides the group through the dense jungle underbrush, emerging onto a vast salt flat that serves as a feeding ground for Compsognathus and Velociraptors. The ravenous pack devours an unsuspecting ice cream vendor until Grumpy’s timely intervention scares them off. However, their brief respite is short-lived, as a formidable female Allosaurus arrives on the scene. The two territorial predators engage in a fierce standoff, momentarily distracted by Marshall’s distinctive scent, which they track with ease. Despite outsmarting Grumpy, Marshall finds himself pursued by “Big Alice,” the massive Allosaurus, until he finally reaches Holly and Will, using the liquid nitrogen tank to freeze his pursuer before she explodes due to the tachyon amplifier lodged among her remains.

In the aftermath of this harrowing ordeal, a Pteranodon makes off with their time machine. Dejected but determined, Marshall regains his confidence by attempting an apology in song - a rendition of the iconic theme song from the original TV series. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is being stealthily attacked by a gargantuan mosquito.

After successfully retrieving the tachyon amplifier from a nest of pterosaurs, the group returns to a motel in the salt flat. As Marshall, Will, and Cha-Ka lounge by the pool, Holly slips away, driven by curiosity. She stumbles upon a Pylon, which conceals dinosaur eggs nestled within copious amounts of dinosaur waste. Her discovery yields a single egg, which she removes before uncovering a holographic message from the Zarn - a revelation that Enik is the true villain and that Holly will be taken to stand trial for her role in aiding him.

Meanwhile, Marshall, Will, and Cha-Ka are left to their own devices, having devoured a gigantic crab that inadvertently kills itself by triggering a geyser while advancing on them. The trio’s concern shifts from their leisurely afternoon to the sudden realization that Holly is missing. They set out to find her, encountering two mating Sleestaks in the process. As these reptilian creatures shed their skin, Marshall and Will utilize this discarded exoskeleton to fashion a disguise, allowing Cha-Ka to sneak away unnoticed.

As they arrive at Holly’s side just as she faces condemnation by the Library of Skulls, Marshall and Will confirm Enik’s culpability in the Altrusians’ downfall. They also uncover the truth behind his sinister plan to use the Sleestaks to overpopulate the cosmos. With the tachyon amplifier now within their grasp, they confront Enik and his minions, ultimately foiling his scheme. However, before they can savor their triumph, Grumpy reappears, intent on exacting revenge.

As desperation sets in, Marshall takes a bold step by confronting Grumpy solo, culminating in a daring leap into the behemoth’s cavernous maw. Although Holly reprimands him for his bravery, Grumpy shrugs off her concern and departs, allowing Holly and Will to valiantly fend off the relentless Sleestaks. However, after Marshall and a slightly less cantankerous Grumpy emerge from the dinosaur’s digestive system, they put aside their differences and forge an unlikely truce as they arrive at the Pylon to exact vengeance on its numerous inhabitants. Upon destroying the crystal shard that powers the structure, Will makes the fateful decision to remain in the Land of the Lost with Cha-Ka, effectively blocking Enik’s path for Marshall and Holly’s return home. Meanwhile, Will seizes the opportunity to revel in his new surroundings by encountering Cha-Ka’s harem - a bevy of stunning Caribbean-tanned women clad only in loincloths. Instantly surrounded by six adoring admirers who lavish him with intimate attention, Will proclaims himself thoroughly justified in his decision.

Back on Earth, Matt Lauer reluctantly grants Marshall a second interview, this time acknowledging the adventurer’s proven accuracy and gleefully rubbing it in by presenting Marshall with a dinosaur egg and a signed copy of his new book. However, as Marshall flaunts the title “Matt Lauer Can Suck It” on his book cover, history eerily repeats itself when Matt attempts to dispatch Marshall once more. Unbeknownst to them, the dinosaur egg Holly discovered earlier has begun to hatch, releasing a baby Sleestak onto the unsuspecting world.