Review of Fantastic Voyage (1966) by Aaron A — 05 May 2011

"Yet all the suns that light the corridors of the universe shine dim before the blazing of a single thought...proclaiming in incandescent glory the myriad mind of Man".

Synopsis: A group of medical experts miniaturize themselves and a specialized vehicle so they may enter the body of a renowned scientist to remove a life-threatening blood clot in the man's brain.

The film is bogged down by a myriad of problems. It seams as though a lot of the hokeyness of the 50's creeped into this picture, such as important switches for the vehicle being placed in the most in-tactical places, a General shouting "prepare for miniaturization", and then a commander relaying that command to the switch operator; but all three men are standing three feet away from each other. The story is bare bones and most of the time comically contrived, and the acting may be the most snore inducing you will ever witness onscreen.

However, the chance to take a trip through the human body is a concept that will likely never lose it's appeal. Though the special effects are more than a little outdated, it's likely you'll still enjoy the picture as it satisfactorily delivers on it's concept of an exploration into the human body.

Though it's chalked full of contrived flaws, it's simple concept is so fundamentally interesting, it's hard not to appreciate it.