Review of First Men in the Moon (1964) by Blais E — 14 Mar 2011
The incredible and definitive screen treatment of H G Wells's classic sc-fi tale, with Stop-Motion Animating Master Ray Harryhausen's customarily-splendid effects taking center stage. Two Victorian adventurers embark on an exciting trip to the moon and encounter an intelligent, insect-like civilization there upon their arrival, and eventually are exposed to the inner workings of their bizarre yet intriguing society as well as fend off attacks from the enormous "Moon-Calfs", gargantuan and rapacious Caterpillar-like monstrosities.
Featuring breath-taking visuals and superb performances by the small cast, especially wiry Lionel Jeffries as the madcap Professor Cavor, and Martha Hyer as the highstrung stowaway-fiancee of the younger space traveler (Edward Judd).
Supremely enjoyable entertainment.
This review of First Men in the Moon (1964) was written by Blais E on 14 Mar 2011.
First Men in the Moon has generally received mixed reviews.
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