Review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) by Slashthe — 21 Mar 2016
Alas, this movie hasn't aged well. The concept is brilliant and Bowie is an excellent choice for the alien. He's let down by a weak script. The corporate bad guys are cartoons, and the screed against television is overly familiar. So much could have been done with an alien-visits-earth premise, which makes this film even more disappointing.
Recommended for hardcore fans only. For sci-fi buffs interested in offbeat alien visitation, I'd go with Brother From Another Planet first.
This review of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) was written by Slashthe on 21 Mar 2016.
The Man Who Fell to Earth has generally received positive reviews.
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