Mars Attacks! (1996)

Films I've seen on celluloid in the digital era (683 movies items)

"FORMAT: 35mm CONDITION: ★★★★★ NOTES: Another print in very near perfect condition. DATE: May 29th 2026 CINEMA: The Prince Charles Cinema LOCATION: West End"

My trips to the cinema 2026 (236 movies items)

"SCREENING: 35mm DATE: May 29th CINEMA: The Prince Charles Cinema LOCATION: West End"

Chucky vs. (129 movies items)

"The Martians Mars Attacks Chucky! In a hypothetical matchup between Chucky (Child's Play) and the Martians from Mars Attacks!, the Martians would win due to overwhelming technological superiority, speed, and numbers. While Chucky is a cunning, supernatural killer, he is physically limited to a small doll body, whereas the Martians possess ray guns that instantaneously vaporize targets, advanced flying saucers, and a casual approach to destroying entire cities. Outcome: Chucky's Advantage"

Leatherface vs. (126 movies items)

"The Martians Mars Attacks Leatherface! In a matchup between Leatherface (Texas Chainsaw Massacre) and the Martians from Mars Attacks! (1996), the Martians win with ease. Here is the breakdown of the matchup based on the characteristics of both: Why the Martians Win Technological Superiority: The Martians possess advanced laser guns that can disintegrate humans into skeletons in seconds, as seen when they annihilate Congress. Leatherfaceis a mortal human who would be incinerated instant"

Pumpkinhead vs. (132 movies items)

"The Martians Mars attacks Pumpkinhesd! A battle between Pumpkinhead and the Martians from Mars Attacks! (1996) is a matchup of high-powered supernatural horror versus chaotic sci-fi weaponry, often discussed in hypothetical "horror gauntlet" scenarios. Pumpkinhead's Strengths: Supernatural Resilience: As a demonic entity summoned to kill, Pumpkinhead is almost immortal and relentless. Environmental Control: Pumpkinhead can blend with his surroundings, commanding natural forces to hide or"

Actors Who Played Two Roles in the Same Movie (20 person items)

" Jack Nicholson as President James Dale and Art Land"

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"9.9"

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1930 movies items)

" Mars Attacks! is a 1996 American black comedy science fiction film, directed by Tim Burton, who also co-produced it with Larry J. Franco. The screenplay by Jonathan Gems was based on the Topps trading card series of the same name. The film features an ensemble cast consisting of Jack Nicholson (in a dual role), Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Pam Grier, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas Haas, Natalie Portman, Jim Brow"

Directed by Tim Burton (19 movies items)

" "Wow, he just made the international sign of the donut." Written by Jonathan Gems Music by Danny Elfman Cinematography by Peter Suschitzky Editing by Chris Lebenzon"

My Favorite Films of 1996 (25 movies items)

" "Wow, he just made the international sign of the donut." Directed by Tim Burton Written by Jonathan Gems Music by Danny Elfman Cinematography by Peter Suschitzky Editing by Chris Lebenzon"

“While he has been hit and miss recently, I like Tim Burton. Mars Attacks! is not his best(Edward Scissorhands), but far from his worst(Planet of the Apes)- in fact Mars Attacks! gets my vote as Burton's most underrated film. Mars Attacks! is a film you love or hate really, but I like it and consider it underrated and somewhat as a guilty pleasure.

The film does have a slow start and it does take a little too long before the fun starts. What I loved about Mars Attacks! though was its smartness, fun and in some ways uniqueness. It does make the most of a bubble-gum card story, and works brilliantly as a biting satire, and is further advantaged by some excellent visuals not only in the computer-generated bug-eyed Martians but in the photography, make-up and sets, wonderfully clever ” read more