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In 1996 Warner Bros released Tim Burtons - now, cult - comedy movie 'Mars Attacks!'.
The plot is built around aliens from Mars - called Martians - that invades the earth with futuristic weapons. The 'Martians' also possess a very cruel humor.
Mars Attacks! didn't do that well in America, but became an instant cult comedy movie in foreing contries - especially europe.
Check out the official trailer here!
The movie
don't worry - NO spoilers
Mars Attacks! is a truly wicked movie, with tons of humor. It's one of those "Hate it or Love it" movies, and has created a lot of buzz.It's a wonderful movie, with wonderful humor, and a nice plot:
"President James Dale of the United States and his right-hand man, Jerry Ross discover that an army of Martian UFOs are hovering around the Earth, and everyone has a different response. Some, like Texan alcohol dealer Art Land and slimy nesman Jason Black, just want to make a profit out of it. Others, such as TV hostess Nathalie Lake, Land's spiritualist wife Barbara, and the Southern-like Norris family, are excited, and some, like Dale's wife, Marsha, and daughter, Taffy, don't care. Richie Norris is extremely intelligent but is only respected by his insane grandmother, while his older brother Billy is favored for joining the army. General Decker doesn't trust the Martians and insist they fight, but General Casey is more optimistic. The Martians appear to come in peace but suddenly begin to use their super-powerful and technologically advanced weapons to wipe out the population and great structures. Soon, they attack Las Vegas, where the Norrises are living, where former heavyweight champion Byron Williams is visiting, where an obnoxious lawyer is gambling, and where Tom Jones is performing in concerts." - from IMDB.
The Cast!
in Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks! has a very impressive cast, with actors like:- Jack Nicholson as President
- Glenn close as First Lady
- Pierce Brosnan as a professor
- Sarah Jessica Parker as 'Nathalie Lake'
- Natalie Portman as 'Taffy Dale'
- Michael J. Fox as 'Jason Stone'
- Annette Bening as 'Barbara Land'
- Danny Devito as a gambler
Just to mention some of them..
Great Mars Attacks! websites
- The Official Website
- This is the official 'Mars Attacks!' movie website. Wicked stuff!
- 'Mars Attacks!' Trailer
- The official trailer on the official website.
- Mars Attacks Fan
- A hilarious fan site about Mars Attacks - you can e.g. hear what a Martian sounds like!
- Comic Book Covers
- Some funny comic book covers!
Buy Mars Attacks!
on Amazon
