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Mars Attacks! (1996) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 121,182 users
Metascore: 52/100
Reviews: 374 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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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Written by Rupert Holmes
Performed by Rupert Holmes
Courtesy of MCA Records
By Arrangement with MCA Special Markets and Products
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Meryl Streep and Stockard Channing were considered for the role of the first lady. See more »Goofs
The world map behind the presidents desk in the War Room is missing the north island of New Zealand. See more »Crazy Credits
Special effects: No living animals were barbecued during the production of this film. See more »Soundtracks
"Escape (The Piña Colada Song)"Written by Rupert Holmes
Performed by Rupert Holmes
Courtesy of MCA Records
By Arrangement with MCA Special Markets and Products
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When I first saw this in the theater with my granddaughter, we both found to be pretty lame and disappointing, but not without some wit to it. Since then, it's been on the cable channels multiple times, and I always find myself watching it again. I really hate to admit it, but this thing has really grown on me - so much so that I finally bought the DVD.
When I first saw it, I wouldn't have given it more than a 4 out of 10, but after repeated viewings, I now give it a 9. I can't really say why, and I certainly can't justify it in any rational sense, but it all just works for me. The wry wit, the blatant social and political commentary, I find it all immensely satisfying.
My confession's over, I'll do my penance. But I have to also say that my granddaughter's opinion of it has never wavered. She considers this movie as evidence of my incipient senility...