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Summary: New DVD edition - comments
Review: A new DVD edition of this classic sci-fi movie was released on Sept. 17, 2002. The audio and video has been digitally remastered, and the video changed to a 16:9 wide screen format. The quality is noticeably improved over the VHS version.
In the supplemental goodies package, there is an interesting interview with Ray Harryhausen, who describes some of the techniques used to produce the special effects. He also revealed that much of this film was shot at the Hermosa Sewage Treatment Plant, and that the sound used for the flying saucers was the sound of sewage being pumped through the pipes. Yuck ! I won't attempt to review the entertainment merits, as many others have already done so, but I will always have a special fondness for this movie. ...
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Summary: First rate sci-fi
Review: Meet the "grandfather" of "Independence Day", the father of "War of the Worlds" a TRULY jaw dropping, eye popping display of SFX for its time! Watch UFOs create havoc on Washington D.C. A GREAT film with LOTS of excellent SFX
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Summary: Warning: Popcorn required for viewing
Review: OK, it doesn't command the respect of, say, War of the Worlds or Invasion of the Body Snatchers. But for my time and money, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more purely entertaining vision of 50's alien invasion escapism. You know you have to have it.
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Summary: Pure Entertainment
Review: Is this movie low budget?yes...stock footage?yes...repeated shots?yes...actors running in place in front of a moving backround?yes...Is it entertaining?YES!!
Unlike some reviewers,I enjoyed Hugh Marlowes' performance in this picture.He makes for a believable scientist and Joan Taylor is someone I would have liked to see more of in these type of films(shes also in 20Million Miles To Earth).
As far as the script goes,Everything In This Film Is Explained!It requires a suspension of disbelief to buy into it but that just adds to the charm that makes these movies so great.Think of it as being written by Michael Crichton as a young boy and you'll get the idea.
What can be said about Ray Harryhausen?If you like classic sci-fi you already know about this guy.Admitedly,this isnt the type of film you'd expect Ray to do(wheres the monsters?)but with his unmatched imagination your garrenteed to be entertained.
If your just starting your collection of 50's sci-fi I'd say to wait on this one but if you already have War of The Worlds then this would make a great companion piece for a late-night double feature.
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Summary: Earth vs the Flying Saucers
Review: To begin with, I never saw this movie. And the first time that I saw it was only a small piece of it in a documentary about Sci-Fi movies on HBO back in 1980. And since VCRs were not invented yet-and even if they were I could not afford to buy one I soon forgot all about the movie. Then back in 1996 I was fortunate enough to purchase a copy of same and I still watch it from time to time. Now as far as the movie is concerned, just like all of the other Sci-Fi movies from the 50s the special effects alone are worth a five-star rating. And the movie itself also deserves a five-star rating; because they don't make them like that anymore!
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Summary: You would be shocked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: This movie isn't to impossible. Starting with a content that is more believable than you could ever think. Focusing on an event which possibly be truer than we can consider. However man could not controll situations that are above our limited way of total and complete controll. (But the movie has good has good story line until the end.) MAN is not a dominate factor as we are led to believe.
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Summary: Use caution if ordering
Review: I watched this movie once and then sold it. The special effects were done well based on the time they were produced but the screenplay was dull and did not inspire me. If you collect these movies, go for it... otherwise save your money.
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Summary: Saturday matinee extravaganza.
Review: Alien survivors of a disintegrated galaxy attack the Earth in saucer shaped spaceships armed with death rays. Despite its pulp magazine origins, this film exceeds expectations due to Ray Harryhausen's magical special effects and a literate script. The astonishing stop-motion animation by RH is the real star of the film. The constraints of the B&W photography are a hindrance, but RH rises to the occasion. The only thing missing is a rampaging radioactive beast from outer space. The generic spaceships alone don't satisfy this wish. The aliens are covered by body armor that supports their atrophied muscles and conceal their withered facial features. Things get intense when the spaceships attack Washington. Familiar landmarks and buildings suffer explosive destruction. Conventional military hardware has no effect on the force field protecting the alien craft. Earth people suffer alien abductions, brainwashing, and thought control. McCarthy style, '50s paranoia creeps into the story. The script is otherwise intelligent, and avoids many of the typical cliches. The action moves swiftly along and doesn't waste time on subplots. Fans of Ray Harryhausen's animation definitely need this classic sci-fi flick for their collection. This is great Saturday matinee fun for 12 year old kids of all ages. Enjoy the ride. ;-)
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Summary: By far one of the best 50's sci fi movies
Review: This movie has it all: 50's special effects, lots of property damage, and a high (if mostly unseen) body count. The aliens want to take over the world, and we won't let 'em! Of course, the solution doens't come until we almost lose, but that's just the formula you gotta follow when you make this kind of movie.This movie has its many imitators, but perhaps the most obvious is "Independence Day". A true Hollywood "B" original that has heavy rotation in my home.
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Summary: Fun to watch, actually better than some stuff out now
Review: This movie was entertaining to watch. I liked a lot of the details and concepts presented in the story, even most of the acting was all right. The storyline seemed to be fairly well developed although there were a few flaws. I did like the talk of satellites years before anyone really had them (especially the proposed satellite with a TV camera and transmitter) and the science stuff (even if it was technobabble). Our guys shot first, asked questions later at first contact all because they didn't understand the first attempted message, something that has turned up in other stories since then. In this case they were right to shoot, which is a switch. The alien ships appeared all over the world then converged on Washington D. C. for the final battle, I'd call that a low budget solution for a way to end the war. Our weapon would probably kill the operator but who knew that in 1956? I wasn't thrilled with the FX, thought that The Day The Earth Stood Still( Hugh Marlowe also in that one)did better on them, both movies good to have.
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