Mildly comical for those familiar with (and fond of) adventurous German auteur Werner Herzog.
Incident at Loch Ness (2004)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:46
Fresh:28
Rotten:18
Average Rating:6.1/10
Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for brief strong language
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Education/General Interest
Theatrical Release:Sep 17, 2004 Limited
Synopsis: In the Summer of 2003, acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog set out to make a documentary about Scotland's infamous Loch Ness, purported home of a prehistoric creature known as "Nessie." Herzog's... In the Summer of 2003, acclaimed filmmaker Werner Herzog set out to make a documentary about Scotland's infamous Loch Ness, purported home of a prehistoric creature known as "Nessie." Herzog's stated intent was "to explore the origin and the necessity of the monster" rather than to look for the creature itself. The film was to be called "Enigma of Loch Ness." At the time Herzog began production, noted cinematographer and filmmaker John Bailey was already directing a documentary about him, tentatively called "Herzog in Wonderland." This would not be the first time that Herzog would be profiled while making a film, but it would perhaps be the last. What neither Bailey nor Herzog could have predicted is that the Engima of Loch Ness would never be completed. The chaos that had followed Herzog on his other epic quests would follow him to Loch Ness. The production ground to a halt after a boating accident just weeks into shooting. Charges of mismanagement, and even criminally negligent behavior, were leveled in multiple directions. For the first time in his career, Herzog would shut a film down for good. In the fall of 2003, the unfinished "Enigma of Loch Ness" was combined with the footage John Bailey had shot for "Herzog in Wonderland." The resulting film, Incident at Loch Ness, was completed by editors Howard Smith and Abby Shwarzwalder, but due to numerous pending lawsuits, the credits for that film remain undecided. In the ensuing legal fracas, a series of startling film clips made their way onto the internet. The footage was purported to be the clearest ever taken of the elusive monster, but it was accompanied by claims of a hoax. The answer as to the origin and validity of these clips remains unclear. Incident at Loch Ness chronicles the story of the making (and unmaking) of Herzog's film, as well as the aftermath of that fateful effort. Shocking, controversial, and strangely humorous, the film raises many questions about where reality ends and fiction begins. It is also the portrait of a great adventurer on his most bizarre and tragic quest. -- © 20th Century Fox [More]
Starring: Werner Herzog, Kitana Baker, Gabriel Beristain, Russ Williams
Starring: Werner Herzog, Kitana Baker, Gabriel Beristain, Russ Williams, David Davidson, Michael Karnow, Zak Penn
Director: Zak Penn
Director: Zak Penn
Producer: Zak Penn
Composer: Henning Lohner
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Get This Movie
Reviews for Incident at Loch Ness
...Herzog and Penn don't challenge [the Loch Ness] myth. They are out to create their own. And they almost pull it off.
Herzog se revela um convincente astro do gênero “ação/terror” neste filme que, além das muitas risadas, ainda oferece uma reveladora visão dos bastidores de Hollywood.
We fall prey to a series of sleights-of-hand that keep us wondering what the joke is -- and more importantly, who's in on it.
A truly original work, and a very cheeky one at that filled with end-to-end laughter. It plays off Herzog's own legend as a behind-the-camera wild card.
While not quite on par with some other movies and mockumentaries about showbiz, Incident at Loch Ness is right up there with its head above water.
too much of a one-note concept to make the entertainment value lift much above lake level
In addition to being a funny movie about the movie business, it's a cheeky, ingenious motion picture puzzle.
The movie has made us question anew our faith in 'reality' entertainment -- and visual representation in general.
[Penn's] oafish 'character' only manages a few guffaws and a handful of chuckles, and his movie is the same.
We realize with increasing dismay that Loch Ness is a movie about the bald, weaselly Penn and not about Herzog at all.
I hope this film is more widely viewed than I suspect it will be, because it is not only one of the funniest films of the year, but also asks questions about truth, half-truth and lies that are worth considering.
This is mandatory viewing for Herzog fans. It's an inside joke, but for those who get it, it's loose, funny and, in its own way, Herzogian.
An inevitable cinematic showdown, now that war against the media and Hollywood has pretty much been declared by documentaries.
Latest News for Incident at Loch Ness
July 06, 2007:
Warner Bros. Planning a Remake of "The Dirty Dozen"
At first I was completely annoyed when I read the news. Then I heard who was writing the remake, and I felt a little bit better. More...
April 17, 2007:
"Incredible Hulk" Screenwriter Discusses the Norton Signing
When it comes to adapting comic books, there are several "go-to" screenwriters -- and Zak Penn is absolutely one of 'em. The writer recently shared his thoughts on... More...
April 28, 2006:
Thor, Hulk, Captain America ... and a Few More New Marvels
While the hiring of Jon Favreau as "Iron Man" director is pretty exciting movie-geek news, it seems that Marvel's Avi Arad has a whole bunch of new projects just... More...
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 15% 15% | The Ugly Truth |
| 98% 98% | Up |
| 36% 36% | G.I. Joe: The Rise of … |
| 52% 52% | The Taking of Pelham 1… |
| 45% 45% | Ice Age: Dawn of the D… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 95% 95% | Star Trek |
| 67% 67% | Bruno |
| 47% 47% | My Sister's Keeper |
| 66% 66% | Is Anybody There? |
| 82% 82% | Thirst |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Around The Network
- Incident at Loch Ness at Rotten Tomatoes
- Incident at Loch Ness at AskMen
Fresh Links
Featured

TECHLAND gives us a first look at the extras, including Leonard Nimoy's last day on set!

AV Club looks at a beloved cult classic, Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness.

TIME offers us a closer look at the characters from the latest Twilight film.

Moviefone lists their choices for the least attractive men in Hollywood.
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!



Top Critic


