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Summary: Donald Owed Someone A Favor
Review: This "B" movie doesn't deserve the cult following most "B" movies command. Donald Sutherland must have owed the producers or directors a favor and was thus coerced into doing this movie. Fortunately, movies this bad don't ruin the careers of high-caliber actors like Donald. Only Road Runner cartoons are more predictable. Watch only for humor.
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Summary: Heilnein On Screen
Review: This is a movie of alien invasion through the control of humans. The aliens arrive in a flash of light that is witnessed by three boys (not two) who set off to see what is up.Enter Donald Sutherland as the head of a team investigating the phenomenon. They find a curious setup. The three kids are charging people to see the space ship. This is obviously not a real space ship, so what is going on? As we find out, we have been invaded by small aliens that attach themselves to the human nervous system and then control them. They are spreading quickly. The aliens are working at spreading their numbers as well as their influence. They try to sabotage Sutherland's team as well as aim at government officials. The aliens keep busy and the team keeps trying to contain and predict them. Witty lines and fast scenes keep the film moving to its surprising conclusion. A must for sci-fi and Heinlein fans. Great effects, neat monsters and a good story. Check it out.
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Summary: Heilnein On Screen
Review: This is a movie of alien invasion through the control of humans. The aliens arrive in a flash of light that is witnessed by three boys (not two) who set off to see what is up. Enter Donald Sutherland as the head of a team investigating the phenomenon. They find a curious setup. The three kids are charging people to see the space ship. This is obviously not a real space ship, so what is going on? As we find out, we have been invaded by small aliens that attach themselves to the human nervous system and then control them. They are spreading quickly. The aliens are working at spreading their numbers as well as their influence. They try to sabotage Sutherland's team as well as aim at government officials. The aliens keep busy and the team keeps trying to contain and predict them. Witty lines and fast scenes keep the film moving to its surprising conclusion. A must for sci-fi and Heinlein fans. Great effects, neat monsters and a good story. Check it out.
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Summary: Fair Movie, Great Book, and Some Questions
Review: This movie was okay -- the only way it could have been better would have involved a lot of computerized effects to produce the future-world (flying vehicles etc) of the future as presented in the book. The book is extremely good, and should be read before you watch the film, for comparision. Questions: The people in the film (and the book) determined simply to kill these alien slugs. Shouldn't they have asked themselves, "Why do the slugs hate us?" Rather than attacking the slugs unilaterally, shouldn't they have formed a coalition, consulted the United Nations and allowed more time for inspections to work? Shouldn't people have been more tolerant, inclusive, compassionate and diverse regarding these slugs, rather than merely wanting to wipe them out? All that these people in the film seemed to want to do was kill the slugs and completely eliminate that threat to humanity -- rather than reaching out to them and establishing a dialogue.
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Summary: This is not a B movie
Review: Well worth seeing. Donald Sutherland and the rest the cast turn in good performances. Had there been a few more recognized names this probably would have gotten more notoriety. The price makes it worth adding to your SciFi collection. When a small town in Iowa starts acting funny, Sutherland sends in his people to investigate a potential extra terrestrial cause. The creatures they find can be deadly if they are unable to take over a persons mind. Based on a story by Robert Heinlen it will keep most peoples interest. The cast, sets, and music are well above B movie status.
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