Review of Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964) by Mister C — 22 Aug 2010

Robinson Crusoe is my favorite book and I was quite surprised to find this version - set in space - to "follow" the book so closely. All the key elements are there from the book including Christopher Draper naming an alien he finds Friday because of the book.

While Mars is nothing like we know it now to be, they didn't know for sure then and it makes for exciting science fiction (still exciting today because it is not like the Mars we know so our first viewing we have no more idea what to expect then they did in 1964). The special effects were pretty decent for then and the story definitely takes this past a simple B rated sci-fi flik. Paul Mantee does a great acting job considering he is mostly the only one in the film. A milestone in the history and change of cinema and will capture the interest of anyone willing to give it a chance. Also has a small role played by TV's Batman Adam West.