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An incredible story of an incredible man's tale of survival under terrible conditions. Magnificently realized on film and greatly touching performances by the major characters. Must see to appreciate what freedom truly is and really means.

As others have said and rated, this is a seminal production and one of the best Sci-fi films ever made - a (the) personal favorite of mine. Several factors came together to (quoting Pickard) "make it so" (lol).

One is that the studio went beyond the projected budget to showcase their capabilities in set design, construction, and special effects creating another world in startling, full color detail and beauty.

Two is that the director had instructed everyone to take the production seriously and treat it as so which helps making the film so believable.

Three is the thoughtful, intelligent story and script - a characteristic of several MGM science fiction films including Soylent Green, Demon Seed, and Coma to name a few.

Fourth is the eerie, ground breaking sound track which (as Walter Pidgeon is quoted as saying) "transformed the film". There has never been a more appropriate and awesome sound track (of "electronic tonalities") for a sci-fi film; subsequently copied (but never equaled) in a few others.

Five is the most iconic character, Robby the Robot - a totally believable creation of an advanced, alien technology which added greatly to the believability that what you are seeing is real and could happen.

An unexpected masterpiece deserving of its treasured place in film history which was inspirational to many directors, productions, and films that followed.

A totally wild action ride with plenty of glitz, glam, and flim flam - buckle yourself in for quite a ride with some cool performances by all the main players - hard to lose with Kurt and Kevin playing the main roles with heart and gusto and lots of good supporting players. Great sound track. Yes, its super violent too but just remember - "GO WOMBATS!!!"