Review of Invaders from Mars (1986) by Michael Wilmington for Los Angeles Times — 23 Dec 2006
And, though the 1953 “Invaders” was an effective movie, it’s not really the classic that people remember. Except for Menzies’ superb production designs, everything in the remake is better: the acting, the camera work, definitely the Martians.
It may not grip audiences in the same way, but that’s because Hooper is trying something harder, a conscious campiness that’s tough to bring off.
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This review of Invaders from Mars (1986) was written by Michael Wilmington and published by Los Angeles Times on 23 Dec 2006.
Invaders from Mars has generally received mixed reviews.
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