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It Came From Outer Space [1953]
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Classic Sci-Fi
Review date: 2007-03-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
This 1950's Sci-fi classic is well worth getting. It influenced a number of films that followed it and stands up well, even now, over 50 years later.
Really its only obvious weakness is the alien spacecraft in flight, which special effect wise is very poor. However, in most other areas this is a great film. The acting is pretty good, the other special effects are well done and best of all is the sense of paranoia that runs throughout the film. Seeing this film at the Cinema in the 1950's must have been some experience for the audience as there is a sense of foreboding which must have been very unusual in its day.
In the end of course this being 'Hollywood' we know everything will be alright in the end, but this film keeps you guessing right to the very end.
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Reviews
Much superior to other sci-fi of the era
Review date: 2006-05-07 Rating: 10 out of 10
I originally saw this movie "It Came from Outer Space" aka "Strangers from Outer Space" on a 14" black and whit TV as a child. And believe me I was seeing eyes all over the place for several nights.
John Putnam (Richard Carlson of "Creature from the Black Lagoon" fame) an amateur astronomer was watching the desert sky with his girl, Ellen Fields (Barbara Rush) a local school teacher, when a strange meteor came down near buy. John, first to reach it swore he saw a door shut. We see it and believe him. However no one else does. What will happen next? Watch and find out.
You can spot a Jack Arnold film by the pacing and initial dialog. This one gave me nightmares as a kid. However now when I watch this film now, I can enjoy the DOWN TO EARTH portrayal of misplaced aliens. You get the alien view from its innards. I was disappointed to find that this is not a 3-D film. I also have the children's book of this with still shots. Your next film to view is "OUT THERE" (1995) an HBO film staring Bill Campbell and Wendy Schaal. It shows real alien interaction with people and accordions.
There is always hope that a 3D version has survived and will surface in the form of a DVD.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Barbara Rush
Charles Drake
Richard Carlson
Creators:
Richard Carlson (Primary Contributor)
Barbara Rush (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Universal Pictures UK
Manufacturer: Universal Pictures UK
EAN: 5050582409734
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Black & White, PAL,
Release date: 2006-02-06
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 77 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1953
Language: English (Original Language)