Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Dave C — 04 Apr 2011

Funny, silly spoof of alien attack movies.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Dave C on 04 Apr 2011.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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Attacks' only real virtue is its consistency: On every level, whether it's acting, humor, action or special effects, it is consistently disappointing…

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Such a fun and non-serious movie! Is it campy. Yes. Is it dopey. Yes. You really just need to roll with it. Arrk! Arrk! Arrk! Oh those silly humans…

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Stellar cast, really funny, many deaths. A parody of sci-fi alien invasion movies, but a really good one too…

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