Review of 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) by Will "The Thrill" V — 23 Feb 2007

Harryhausen's Venusian monster is an amazing piece of work.

This review of 20 Million Miles to Earth (1957) was written by Will "The Thrill" V on 23 Feb 2007.

20 Million Miles to Earth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Martin S (921) on 10 Aug 2010

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By Tyler H (1,008) on 18 Dec 2009

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By Louis P (114) on 30 Dec 2018

In a world gone CGI mad, it's nice to watch some Harryhausen magic on occasion. Also, whatever havoc the creature wreaked, we had it coming…

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Harryhausen monsters and 50's sci-fi nonsense science. Brilliant stuff with long monster sequences and some inventive movie making…

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By Scott W (2,167) on 18 Jan 2010

This is one of the best giant monster movies! The Ymir is one of my Harryhausen faves…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 10 Feb 2013

Not a bad old black & white. The monster is pretty interesting in design & origin, and a unique battle at the Coliseum…

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By Janemarie C (50) on 10 Feb 2013

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Another golden oldie that is not only entertaining but features one of sci-fi cinema's most unique creatures courtesy of FX wizard Ray Harryhausen…

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