tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post6445740720679546589..comments2024-03-20T13:48:59.399-04:00Comments on Classic Sci-Fi Movies: Invaders From MarsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post-45624703617586750882017-02-07T08:07:39.973-05:002017-02-07T08:07:39.973-05:00Howdy again,
I forgot to mention in my earlier pos...Howdy again,<br><br><br />I forgot to mention in my earlier post that to me, the remake was a mere shadow of the original.<br><br />It used shock factor to no avail.<br><br><br />Keep your dvd's handy,<br><br />JohnAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476819952099329317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post-16875253407486393152017-02-07T08:03:36.939-05:002017-02-07T08:03:36.939-05:00Howdy theatre popcorn munchers,
First off, as a ki...Howdy theatre popcorn munchers,<br><br><br />First off, as a kid I saw the U.S. version - scared the willies out of me.<br><br />As an adult I prefer the British version with a "final" ending.<br><br><br />The story line, even with a few holes, was excellent.<br><br />The acting was superb.<br><br />Helena Carter was a doll.<br><br />Hillary Brooke was a classic beauty.<br><br />Arthur Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17476819952099329317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post-17883526685000585622014-05-09T15:01:56.850-04:002014-05-09T15:01:56.850-04:00William Cameron Menzies was well-known for his art...William Cameron Menzies was well-known for his art direction and set design. His films always looked distinctive. Another you may be interested in is The Maze (also 1953).<br />Hope this helps!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598465647270663106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post-32601854989728579682014-01-01T08:08:38.840-05:002014-01-01T08:08:38.840-05:00Annon,
What did the additional planetarium footage...Annon,<br />What did the additional planetarium footage include, or add to the plot?<br /><br />Yes, there is the 1986 remake. It suffered, as many later remakes did, from too much attention special effects. That, and the later movie industry's fascination with grossness and gore. The story seems to get lost amid the "updated" style, IMHO.<br /><br />The remake seems to have as manyNightowlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636207098734817045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-102724177937132986.post-11816918151262967342014-01-01T05:41:51.895-05:002014-01-01T05:41:51.895-05:00The British version also included additional foota...The British version also included additional footage in the planetarium scene. It's noteworthy because it was shot later and Jimmy Hunt has grown since the original footage was shot.<br /><br />I was also surprised there was no mention of the remake, although it is pretty forgetable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com