Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Ben W — 27 May 2016

This Was one of the best films growing up.

This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Ben W on 27 May 2016.

Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Hank S (34) on 17 Oct 2017

Left the movie after about the fifth cow got burned alive. I didn't get it. Lots of good stars, sure had promise, but didn't deliver…

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By Dennis King (67) for Tulsa World (603) on 06 Dec 2018

Zestfully tacky and broadly comic -- but never quite as funny as it promises to be -- Mars Attacks…

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By Dan Webster (147) for Spokesman-Review (Washington) (147) on 06 Dec 2018

[Mars Attacks!] works well enough, though never well enough to make up for the fact that Burton ultimately settles for less…

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By Jess C (10) on 19 Jun 2018

This star studded dark comedy is a good film although it often drags and sometimes becomes too heavily burdened by the star power…

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By Genepulito (6) on 28 Dec 2021

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

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Tim Burton's visions are generally unique with weird delight, but his attempt at Independence Day in spoofing the alien invasion narrative…

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By Akshatmahajan (157) on 03 Jul 2021

I first watched Mars Attacks! along with my brother. I was too much scared after watching it…

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By Thatcher H (35) on 26 Nov 2018

Un clasico. Excelente . Nac... nac.. nac... Attack…

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