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The archetypal 50s science fiction film, with science and the military teaming up to repel an alien invasion (though ultimately it's God who saves the day). As the perfect crystallization of 50s ideology the film would be fascinating enough, but the special effects in this 1953 George Pal production also achieve a kind of dark, burnished apocalyptic beauty. Director Byron Haskin handles the live-action material—featuring Gene Barry as America's most photogenic astronomer and Ann Robinson as his plucky girlfriend—with speed and concision. With Les Tremayne and Robert Cornthwaite. 85 min. By Dave Kehr

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One of the great sci-fi flicks of all time. Scared the bejeesus out of me when I was a kid. It's still scary. Spielberg remake was also good (underrated by critics IMHO) but this one's still tops. Very cool. Rent it!

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Posted by PFG on 04/24/2010 at 8:16 PM

just the inclusion of the YB 49 THE FLYING WING by Northrop is the icing on the cake of what is a great movie of so many layers . One of the overlooked scenes is the attack and robbery of the truck with supplies from Pacific Tech by an enraged mob engulfed in hysteria. A social commentary that is sometimes lost among the terrific special effects of the movie. For me the movie never fails to astound me in a different way on every viewing

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Posted by captain comet on 04/18/2010 at 7:50 PM
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