Invaders From Mars

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TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 3 Watching the original Invaders from Mars (1953) after the 1986 remake shows that both films struggle with the same fundamental issues. The original is disjointed and inconsistent, with a screenplay that bounces back and forth without building tension or narrative flow. Scenes rarely connect, and the story’s alien invasion premise never gains clarity or dramatic weight. The cast struggles with underdeveloped characters and uncertain performances, leaving the audience detached from the action. Direction is uneven, with inconsistent pacing and tone that prevent suspense or engagement. Even as a classic sci-fi, the film lacks cohesion, focus, and entertainment value. Both the original and the remake fail to deliver, leaving little reason to invest time. Invaders from Mars is muddled, lackluster, and ultimately disappointing. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 30 Success in 1 hour and 13 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in color and black and white versions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jerome H Jul 13 Decent plot, not too far fetched, great family movie. See more May 4 Visually appealing but hampered by a bizarre 3rd act that relies far too much on montage footage that appears earlier in the film. They seemed to have the ideas for a 60 minute film and then ended up stretching out to cover the rest of the run time. The acting is solid but not earthshattering. It's okay one time watch but there is a reason that "The War of the Worlds" gets far more attention. See more Logan D Jan 25 When a spacecraft lands in a nearby sandpit, a young boy has to convince his town that aliens are replacing humans. A sincere but unintentionally hilarious film. It's campy and they use such things as balloons for the alien tunnels. B movie at it's best. See more Michael C Jan 6 After seeing the mediocre 1986 remake, I was happy to have an opportunity to see the original 1953 film in its entirety. While it is not the best movie I have ever seen, I did find the movie enjoyable for a number of reasons. Jimmy Hunt does a very good job in the lead role of young boy David McClean who sees aliens land behind his home and take over everybody around him. The special effects are not great (You can clearly see the zippers on the back of the green aliens' costumes.) but they are passable. One thing that works in the movie's favor is that the cliché of nobody believing David until it's too late. Thankfully that is not the case as David finds people who believe him immediately. One such person is Dr. Patricia Blake played by the late Helena Carter. The other is Dr. Stuart Kelston played by the late Arthur Franz. Both are very good in their respective roles. The climax of the movie is actually well done and even a little exciting. Overall, the original version of "Invaders From mars" is a good and enjoyable movie. It is worth seeing at least once. See more Read all reviews

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