It Came from Outer Space
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Movie Reviews of It Came from Outer Space
Movie Review: A Sci-Fi Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I won't rehash the plotline here, many other reviewers have done so, and (IMHO) the real gem of this DVD isn't the movie - it's the extras.
David J. Skal's documentary, "The Universe According to Universal" is easily worth the price of the entire package. Anything by David is worthy of your kind attention and this is no exception. Listening to the many descriptions of the quality of the 3D makes me yearn for someone (anyone at Universal listening?) to release this film in a 3D format. With the advent of HDTV, surely this isn't an impossible or unreasonable request. Along the way you also learn about the many script credit battles and that Sand Rock, Arizona, is really Victorville, California. Way cool.
Tom Weaver's commentary is a touch wry, humorous in spots, and very entertaining.
All-in-all, an excellent value. If only Universal would take such care with all of their 50's classics, my library would be a "Universal only zone."
Movie Review: The absolute pinnacle of 'B-grade' movies
Summary: 5 Stars
In Melbourne during the Sixties, these types of movies were featured on late night television every Friday night - but I only saw this particular movie for the first time about 5 years ago. I must say that 'It Came from Outer Space' was responsible for rekindling my childhood interest in this genre. I rate ICFOS equal first with 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' and 'The Blob'. What great movies!
These 1950's Sci-Fi classics far surpasses the movies being served up today. I love the feel of the movies from this era - a kind of innocence that has been lost today.
I was also surprised by the clarity and definition of this film compared to the VHS copy I taped from television. For any contemplating the purchase of this classic, I can't recomend it enough.
Movie Review: Great Buy, Very Informative commentary by Tom Weaver.
Summary: 5 Stars
Tom Weaver, author and expert on classic films and the people who appear in them. Here he gives us a very informative and lively 80 minutes of behind the scenes goings on of one the best remembered 50's sci-fi outings 'It Came From Outer Space'.Full frame format doesn't distract from the enjoyment of this film. Other special features include a Universal doc about the film (and also a reason to sell you other Universal titles that are available) Let us hope that some of the other Richard Carlson films such as The Magnetic Monster and Riders To The Stars find their way to DVD soon. Hopefully Mr.Weaver will be able to add his special touch to these as well.
Movie Review: Meteor Ship
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie starts out where a spaceship, shaped like a meteor, crash lands on earth. It has crashed because of mechanical-problems. Soon thereafter local citizens are being replacing with alien doubles that are used to find parts and help make the ship repairs. As the aliens need more and more help, the local town folks decide to take action against the stranded aliens. Carlson learns that the aliens mean no one any harm and protects them in the end. Once the spaceship is repaired, the missing towns-people are returned and the ship leaves.This movie is based upon Ray Bradbury's story The Meteor.
Movie Review: First-class presentation of a great, fun film!
Summary: 5 Stars
Universal has given IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE the same quality treatment it gave their initial batch of "Classic Monsters" titles. The 30 min. documentary is wonderful, covering not only this movie, but other 50's sci-fi flicks. The Tom Weaver commentary is informative, and he is one of the more pleasing "historians" to listen to.And then of course, the film itself has never looked better. If you're a fan of 50's sci-fi, this has to be an essential component of your collection.
Now. . .how about a deluxe treatment for THIS ISLAND EARTH??