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Summary: Also known as, "Id," (mi too scents)
Review: Just to clue folks in, this film was sometimes shown on TV in the 60's and 70's with the title, "Id," believe it or not. I almost bought this tape until studying the reviews and realizing I'd seen it several times. Great film though. The most professionally done sci-fi I'm aware of prior to Kubrick's, 2001.
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Summary: Morbius May Be A Mad Scientist but -
Review: - he certainly managed to raise a mentally and emotionally stable daughter with a healthy hormone balance. Faced with the first men she's ever seen, outside of Daddy and pictures, she responds with enthusiasm; "You're lovely, Doctor, but the two on the end are incredible!" What girl wouldn't appreciate having a flying saucer full of healthy, hunky spacemen land in her backyard? Pity the Creature from the Id has to crash the party and spoil her fun.
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Summary: A Classic Film, Even With the Cheesy Parts.
Review: Okay, here's the deal: Forget all the talk about this being a sci-fi version of "The Tempest." This film is possibly the pinnacle of sci-fi films of the Atomic Age.This is the film that seemed to have inspired the original Star Trek series, both in theme and style. However, with a larger budget than Star Trek would eventually have, it has much more in the way of bells and whistles. It has a Captain, a fair maiden, a stately scientist, a cadre of astronauts (who really act like WWII Navy men right down to the stereotypically undisciplined "cook" character,) a mysterious robot with unknown intentions, and a force that that threatens to destroy them all. This is one of the few science fiction films from the Fifties that is both entertaining AND intelligent. It does tend to stray at times in a silly subplot about a love triangle, but don't let that deter you from buying this item. It is a keeper.
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Summary: good movie
Review: easily on of the best sci-fi movies and a personal favorite
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Summary: This movie is nothing but a masterpiece.
Review: I wish I had got the chance to see this movie in a theatre. The special effects are fantastic, and remember this movie was made in the 1950s. I am sure George Lucas got some inspiration from this movie. 'Forbidden Planet' has a great story, wonderful scenery, great special effects, and a good cast. Leslie Nielsen makes a good feature film debut (it's interesting to see his early, more serious roles). The history of the planet, with the ancient civilization, is very fascinating and the music is haunting. This was the first movie to have a soundtrack made entirely by electronic instruments. This movie inspired not only George Lucas; I actually read a Donald Duck adventure, some years ago, with almost exactly the same story. Also 'Alien 3' has some similarities in the story about the beautiful woman who, without wanting to, gets the men (who haven't seen a woman for years) to start arguing. I saw this movie for the first time today and it is now on the list of my favorite movies. Somebody said it was a little too slow, but I don't think it is. I can almost promise that you will never regret buying this movie. I think you will watch it over and over again. It is a real masterpiece, a must-see! Do not miss it!
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Summary: Shakespeare, Freud, and a flying saucer
Review: I've seen this marvelous film several times on TV but was fortunate enough three years ago to see it at a theater. It was just like seeing it for the first time. It should be released to theaters more often...much more often. This film is Shakespeare's _The Tempest_ meets Freud meets science fiction. And it works. And it has Anne Francis (what legs on that woman--especially with that skimpy dress--woo hoo!) Then there's Robby the Robot, the most famous robot of all time (except for possibly the Laurel and Hardy of the _Star Wars_ films). Leslie Nielson even does a fine job, long before he got goofy. And the unseen and vanished Krell...Lord knows what _they_ looked like, what with those bizarre doorways. This film transcends science fiction, and is one of the most intelligent and imaginative movies of the 1950's. Or even of today.
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Summary: Must See
Review: While you watch this movie, keep reminding yourself that it was made in 1956. What Star Wars did for visual effects in the 70's, this film did in the 50's. I haven't seen any other film from that time period that is as visually stunning and realistic. Believable acting throughout the film, marred only by the stereotypical 50's style comic relief. Any cinema buff would want this in their collection.
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Summary: Good movie, bad cut
Review: Great movie, but it had a bad master. This release had various dust particles on it, cracks and pops in the audio, scenes in the movie that jumped (from a bad cut and paste job and which included a nice pop sound), and towards the end of the movie there were some "change the reel reminders" (you know, those black splotches that appear in the upper right corner of the movie for a second or two to remind the guy behind the projector to queue up the next reel). Hopefully this movie will be re-released this for a 50th anniversary with a "restored" master.
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Summary: UnMatched Science Fiction!
Review: A fantastic film! Moviemaking at its absolute best here! Before special effects became the main attractions, "Forbidden Planet" had already set the "high-bar" in space travel science fiction. A truly intelligent plot divulged here along with a moral line that's woven so skillfully inside. The humorous portion of the film is also well underplayed with witty dialogue subtly woven into the action. Leslie Nielsen gives us a small glimpse into his comedic side as the strong and handsome commander. Walter Pidgeon is perfect in his role as the language expert who analyzes the powerful alien technology. Anne Francis is truly beautiful in this production, and plays her part with engaging enthusiasm. She veils her hidden love for the commander Nielsen by mocking his "I'll put more guards on the guards!" and claiming that she "just doesn't like him!" It's great! Robby the Robot is great ... with a perfect voice and a demeanor that never gets tiring ... What's still nice about this film is that the technology, while a major part of the story, really takes a backseat to the characters as you watch them try to deal with the invisible, but deadly 30-foot monster than can tear buildings to shreds and melt supposedly impenetrable walls. I believe this concept was used as the basis for one of the episodes of the great "Johnny Quest" cartoon series where an invisible creature, leaving footprints, follows a trail of electric lights to its end. There's the ship's cook who's rewarded with 60 gallons of his favorite hooch ... a burping robot who ingests the hooch to analyze its molecules ... a little love rivalry between the men ... holograms (simulated) in an early sci-fi movie ... great costumes for all the actors ... and enough sound effects to make you feel like you're watching a Saturday afternoon matinee at your local theatre ... This is science fiction at its absolute best ... the original Star Trek comes a very close second ... but it was a series with many, many wonderful stories ... my advice is to be an avid collector of both!
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Summary: Best of the best
Review: Considering when this movie was released, it HAS to be rated one of the most powerful and intruiging sci-fi movies ever produced. The story line seems plausible and is enchanting (based on a well-known play), the acting splendid, and the special effects outstanding! And to view the video in stereo is the frosting on the cake. I first saw this movie in the theatre back in '56 or '57 when it came out, but with the new sound effects, the audio is amazing. The 'music score' for this production of course were the tonalities of the prototype of what would later be known as the Moog Synthesizer. And it's effect is superb. When I first saw this movie in the theatre as an adolescent back in '56 or '57, I couldn't believe what I had just seen, and that wonder has remained with me ever since. And it's amusing to see such celebreties as Leslie Nielsen, Anne Francis, Warrem Stevens et al when they were 'no-names', just beginning their acting careers. Anyone who is a sci-fi nut HAS own this for their collection. I don't know if this movie is available in the DVD format, but if it is, it should be 'out of this world'.
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