Review of This Island Earth (1955) by Mark W — 08 Jun 2011

"Les survivants de l'infini".

This review of This Island Earth (1955) was written by Mark W on 08 Jun 2011.

This Island Earth has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Mat K (131) on 22 Oct 2009

I've seen this movie but it was on MST3K the movie. I like this movie only because the MST crew made it hilarious…

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By Morgan W (182) on 15 Sep 2012

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By Robert J (260) on 16 Dec 2014

Cheesy sci-fi. However, it was spoofed in mystery science theater 3000 and made in to a so-called comedy…

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By Michael G (2,333) on 27 Jan 2011

Made in 1955.Aliens come to Earth seeking scientists to help them in their war.I just could'nt take this movie seriously its so damn unintentionally…

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By Tamatai N (98) on 19 Jul 2011

The epitome of the 50s sci-fi B-movie, This Island Earth is as bizarre as it is fun yet very cringe-inducing with its cheesiness when the moment…

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By Matthew S (2,399) on 28 May 2010

This film has certainly not stood the test of time. But it was fun watching it again after so many years…

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By Peter H (1,359) on 19 Aug 2010

Confusing and random as can possibly be, this movie was the definition of cheesy…

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By Drain B (21) on 16 May 2009

Amazing color! a dark fairy tale of impending doom. classic 1950'suniversal style,where science and human nature collide…

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By Jorge C (100) on 16 Dec 2017

An entertaining but old fashioned 50s space adventure, reminds me of star trek…

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By Juuso L (93) on 01 Apr 2011

Great ideas and concept, not well made but what do you expect for this kind of film - it's fun to watch - clips from this film are used in…

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