Rating: Summary: A great film for any idiot savANT. Review: Them! is a great movie - solidly entertaining all the way through. The premise seems cliched, but this is the source of all the inferior imitations that followed, and when you see the original you will understand why so many wanted to rip it off! In the desert of New Mexico, gigantic ANTS are discovered to be the result of nuclear testing. Thus begins this insect extravaganza extraordinaire. This is a great movie for kids especially, but adults will probably get a kick out of it too. Don't worry - it won't disappoint.
Rating: Summary: What, no DVD? Review: THEM is one of the best Sci-Fi films ever. As much as love movies like Aliens, Star Wars, & Jurassic Park, THEM can still bring out the seven year old in me. Love to see it on DVD someday. Maybe some audio commentary from James Whitmore telling us his memories about making this film and with working along side Edmund Gwenn. Would make an already enjoyable movie, more so.
Rating: Summary: Poor Effects work Review: I really can't stand this movie now, even though I liked it when I was a kid. The ants really look fake and you can tell that they are robot driven. They are not scary,and the acting is about as wooden as an old oak tree. It's really no better then Eight Legged Freaks.
Rating: Summary: THEM ! Review: I first saw THEM! when I was seven years old. It was shown at my school, at a general assembly in the Gym. The school had only about a total of 500 students (2nd to 12th grade). I enjoyed it then and I have enjoyed it the handful of times I've seen it since then. I am glad to have it in my video library. It takes me back to a time of wonder, curiosity, simplicity ..... It was my first experience with science fiction...This remains my favorite science fiction film. LA
Rating: Summary: Where's Harryhausen when ya need him? Review: Frankly, I was quite bored with this one. Although the acting was above par for the time, the screeching of the ants made me irritated after a while and I didn't think the effects were at all impressive compared to what Harryhausen was doing at the time. I'll never understand why this is looked on as a classic but Beast from 20,000 Fathoms or 20 Million Miles to Earth are never mentioned.
Rating: Summary: Scary and memorable Review: I remember this movie as being the first one that I saw that featured atomic created mutations. The scenario that this could possibly happen seemed all too real considering what we didn't know about atomic energy at that time. (Still not real sure that is couldn't happen.) The most memorable part of this movie was the strange high pitched sound that the giant ants made when they were communicating, and the little girl that survived the attack that killed her parents. The sequence where she utters "Them!" with her eyes so wide and scared was unforgettable. I love these kind of movies and, lovingly, refer to them as classic B-movies. I will watch them over and over again, just like visiting an old friend. I would recommed this movie to anyone who enjoys creature features and hope that they would be as entertained as I have been over the last 30 or more years.
Rating: Summary: Get Out Your "Raid" Cans! Review: By far the best of the "Mutated Monster" movies! The plot is very intelligent. The acting by all of the main charecters is first rate. Unlike other films of it's kind, it takes the subject (monster ants)very seriously. The special effects were way ahead of their time. Even the battle scenes in the New Mexico ant colony & finale in the L.A. sewers with the flame throwers seemed amazingly life-like! A "must see" for anyone that likes classic "B" movies!
Rating: Summary: GREAT CLASSIC SCI-FI MOVIE Review: THEM is a true science fiction classic. Along with War of the Worlds, The Day the Earth Stood Still, and When Worlds Collide, probably one of the best from the 50s and still a lot of fun today. Kids under 14 or so should love it if they like this type of movie and sci-fi fans of all ages will find it entertaining.
Rating: Summary: An absolute MUST for the SciFi fan. Review: Loved it when I saw it the first 36 years ago and love it now. Great effects for its day. Some movies today can take lessens. The ants are done well, even the ant hill looks good. Acting is above average. Whitmore does a great job. Arness is a little stiff, but Douglas is wonderfull. Even has Fess Parker of Daniel Boone fame has a bit part. If you don't have it BUY IT.
Rating: Summary: A Great Creature Double Feature Film Review: Them is an awesome film for it's time. Giant mutated ants created from all that a-bomb testing. With the little knowledge was had at the time about the effects of radiation, it's fun to see that one of the side effects is gigantic mutation. All kidding aside, this movie was a staple on Creature Double feature. This is a excellent film to sit down with a bucket of popcorn and watch. Ranks high on my list of sci-fi films to see.
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