Review of Christmas on Mars (2008) by Buffalo J — 09 Jan 2009
Along with In Bruges, this is one of the best surprises of '08. Weirdo psyche-pop musical outfit The Flaming Lips write, direct and act in this charming little nerdy avant-garde, sci-fi b-flick. But what's extraordinary about it, is that every one of it's flaws (and trust me, there is a lot), it's cringe-worthy acting and pacing issues, just to name a few, all make me enjoy it even more.
It all just adds to the film's dorky DIY charm. And it doesn't hurt that the film's vivid and eerie surrealist symbolism (reminiscent of Eraserhead, Dark Star and Dead Man), is some of the most astoudingly beautiful imagery I've seen on film.
If an Autechre and Igor Stravinsky-scored Wizard Of Oz was made in space, during Christmas time, by a David Lynch who grew up on 1970's sci-fi b-movies, it would be Christmas On Mars.
This review of Christmas on Mars (2008) was written by Buffalo J on 09 Jan 2009.
Christmas on Mars has generally received mixed reviews.
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