Release Date: Oct 15 1987 / 20th Anniversary Edition: Aug 7 2007 / Deluxe Edition: Nov 29 2019
Released in 1996, Tim Burton’s remains one of the weirdest big-budget experiments in Hollywood history. Here is why it deserves a spot on your "Must Watch" list this weekend. 1. The Greatest Ensemble Cast Ever Assembled?
Seriously, look at this roster. Burton managed to get Jack Nicholson (playing two roles!), Glenn Close, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Natalie Portman, and even Tom Jones. The best part? Half of them don't make it to the end credits. In this movie, nobody is safe from a heat ray. 2. A Love Letter to 1950s "B-Movies"
Without giving too much away for first-time viewers, the way humanity finally defeats the Martian invasion is one of the most hilariously absurd "deus ex machina" moments in film history. It involves a very specific type of music that literally makes the Martians' heads explode. Final Verdict: Is it worth the watch?
Here is a blog post designed to capture the quirky, retro-futuristic spirit of the film.
If you’ve just stumbled upon a file named 14132-BR1080p-SUBS-MARSATTACKS.mp4 , you aren’t just looking at a movie; you’re looking at a 106-minute fever dream of flying saucers, green skeletons, and Slim Whitman records.
The filename refers to a high-definition Blu-ray rip of the 1996 cult classic film Mars Attacks! , complete with subtitles. Directed by Tim Burton, this movie is a vibrant, chaotic tribute to 1950s sci-fi trading cards and B-movies.