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Mars Attacks! (1996) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 120,987 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 373 user | 123 critic | 19 from Metacritic.com The Earth is invaded by Martians with irresistible weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director:Tim Burton |
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It is a normal day for everyone, until the President of the United States announces Martians have been spotted circling Earth. The Martians land and a meeting is arranged, but not everything goes to plan, and the Martians seem to have other plans for Earth. Are they just misunderstood beings or do they really want to destroy all of humanity? Written by Film_Fan
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Nice planet. We'll take it! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sci-fi fantasy violence and brief sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
13 December 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Mars napada See more »Box Office
Budget:
$70,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
ITL 608,192,000 (Italy) (7 March 1997)Gross:
ITL 2,580,967,000 (Italy) (18 April 1997)Company Credits
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2.35 : 1
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Written by E. Antwi and Filo
Performed by Elisabeth Troy-Antwi
Courtesy of Almost Records
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Tim Burton had wanted the Martians brought to life via stop-motion animation, but finally went with CGI. The animators told Burton they could animate the Martians without motion blur to make them look more "stop-motiony," but Burton decided against that. See more »Goofs
The position of the dog during the interview. See more »Crazy Credits
A flying saucer buzzes around the opening Warner Brothers logo. See more »Soundtracks
"Headstrong"Written by E. Antwi and Filo
Performed by Elisabeth Troy-Antwi
Courtesy of Almost Records
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When the USA satellites photograph many flying saucers coming to Earth, the American President James Dale has a meeting with his advisors. He is convinced by Professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that Martians would be a developed culture and therefore peaceful by nature, in spite of the warnings of General Decker (Rod Steiger). The authorities, some civilians and the press prepare a welcome committee for the aliens, but they realize that Mars is actually attacking Earth.
"Mars Attack!" is one of the most hilarious and entertaining movie of Tim Burton. Using a parody to the sci-fi of the 50's and like a shotgun, he criticizes the politicians and their greed to be popular; the arrogance and lack of humility of some intellectuals; the lack of sensibility of the army; the lack of ethics in the press; the shallow behavior of the first lady; and some silly cults. In the other side, he highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty and love. I particularly like very much the characters of Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan and Rod Steiger in the cast that is actually a constellation. Unfortunately Jack Black dies in the very beginning, because his character was also very funny. This movie is one of my favorite cult-movies, and a great homage to Ed Wood ("Plan 9 from Outer Space"). My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "Marte Ataca!" ("Mars Attacks!")