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Summary: Come on.....it ain't THAT bad!
Review: Maybe I'm nuts, (some would not argue, including my wife) but I like this movie. It's one of those flicks that looks like you could make it yourself. Santa, played by John Call, looks very convincing as a Santa, but that manical laugh,(you've got to hear it). Sounds like Santa's a little deranged. Pia Zadora is cute as a little martian. It's hard to believe grown adults would wear those goofy martian helmets(they had to starving). But this is a fun movie. That bouncy theme song; Voldar the nasty martian; and, if I'm not mistaken, Stobo the martian has a striking resemblence to Jamie Farr. The final credits say Al Nesor, but I believe that was an alias acting name for Mr. Farr back then. No wonder he changed his name for the movie. See this movie with your kids, it's harmless, there is no nudity; and the violence, what little there is, is hysterical! If you like movies like Robot Monster, Plan 9 from outer space, and EEGAH! like I do, then this movie is for you.
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Summary: Vintage Mystery Science Theater
Review: Movies like this made "Mystery Science Theater."There is nothing really spectacular about this move, except that it was a slice of time. The late 1950's initiated the second wave of UFO films and hysteria, the first wave beginning on October 30, 1938 by Orson Welles. UFO's were everywhere and in every film. Most are forgotten, except "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet." This film should have been forgotten. The title says it all. In fact, Santa Clause doesn't fight the Martians; the little children do. As I said, this film is a slice in time, and if you want a weird window on Pop-1950's America, buy this film.
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Summary: Give me a break!
Review: Other then some cute characters, don't watch this one. The soundtrack is pathetic, the writing and plot throughly unbeleivable, and the cost of the film is worth more then the performances.
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Summary: The best laughs are the unintentional ones....
Review: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians... what a good good movie. Very unintentionally funny, corny and plain old bad (read: awesome). Also has a catchy opening theme =) Try this movie out if you can.
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Summary: Martian dudes are super rad!!
Review: Santa Claus should have gotten into fights with the Martians, especially the dude who tried to kill the little kids. If Santa Claus had done that, then the movie would have been 5 stars. All around, the movie is pretty suave.
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Summary: You'll watch this movie again and again!
Review: Simply one of the best holiday movies out there. Dated? Sure, but there is an everlasting message in this movie that overshadows any technical shortcomings. Besides, the reviewers that pan this movie probably prefer the plastic, antiseptic new Star Trek series to the original compelling TV series. To them I say: how many times must we watch explosions and special effects at the expense of plot and character development? This movie has charm, humor, clear cut good and evil, and it makes you think about important issues; issues more relevant now than when the movie was released. Besides, it's a fun movie for the entire family. John Call is an awesome Santa. No political correctness here, he smokes his pipe and is not ashamed of it. When Santa lets out a "Ho, Ho, Ho" after he is told he will not leave Mars, it's guaranteed to make you roll on the floor with laughter.
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Summary: Great Cult Film
Review: So this movie may not be the greatest ever written but it does have a unique appeal to it. This one plays on sci-fi genre great-like meals that come in the form of pills. This is one of the first movies I can remember seeing in my childhood and though not well produced is very entertaining and great for the whole family.
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Summary: Absolutely the best of the worst movies I have ever seen
Review: So, you think that when you were forced to kiss grandma it was bad? THINK AGAIN... Kissing grandma was a treat compared to sitting through this horrible movie. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians has become a cult film alright. This is the movie you want to show all those party guests who are just lingering out, eating up all your food and can not take the hint to "GO HOME". Put this baby in the DVD player and watch em scatter. Some of the worse acting ever done. The costumes look as if they were taken out of the Salvation Army box after Halloween. Santa not only appears to be drunk but at times he even stumbles over his lines. Mindless sections of this movie are pitiful and seemed to be filmed by the kid actors while the crew was out to lunch. But I do admit, it is a must have. So make sure you own a copy of it! It can always be used for events like college hazings, children punishment, or even at the end of a long night of playing quarters. This will forever go down in the archives as the worst movie ever made.
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Summary: EGADS!!! This is the second worst Xmas movie I've EVER SEEN!
Review: That's why I'm giving it 5 stars! I was very moved by this movie. It's got everything! A jolly Santa Clause, adults dressed up in horrible martian costumes (check out their splotchy brown/green face makeup!!); humor (Martian-mallow? I mean COME ON!!); Pia Zadora; spaceships; elves; ray guns; even 800 year old wizard martians! This movie was so cheesy and so campy - it's one of those movies you want to invite all your friends to watch so that you can play the "drink every time they do something cheesy" game. You'd be loaded in no time (if you didn't fall asleep from boredom first)! The only other Xmas movie worse than this, in my opinion, is Santa vs. the Devil. Man, Santa and his kooky adventures. This movie is JUST GREAT!
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Summary: bad, but in a good way... and so it gets 4 stars!
Review: The first time I saw this movie I thought I'd die laughing. If you like really bad, low-budget movies, add this to your collection - you won't be able to get that goofy theme song out of your head!
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