The acting is somewhat over the top, it is over cast with big name stars, and the death scenes during the attacks may be a bit gruesome, but this satire of films like "Independence Day" and others is pure genius. The ironic touches, such as the wold being save, by Slim Whitman music, of all things is great. And once again Tim Burton gets to kill off Jack Nicholson. (See Batman, also directed by Burton.) If you are a collector their is no doubt that this film belongs in your library. List it as Science Fiction, list it as a comedy, but most of all list it as fun. Where else would you find Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Jack Nicholson, Glen Close, Pierce Brosnan, and a very young Natilie Portman all in one film?
Review of Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
(1996)
Totally wild send up of alien invasion films. A winner
18 May 2007
Warning: Spoilers