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 Robinson Crusoe on Mars - Criterion Collection :: 0721681743
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| Special-effects wunderkind and genre master Byron Haskin (The War of the Worlds, The Outer Limits) won a place in the hearts of fantasy-film lovers everywhere with this gorgeously designed journey into the unknown. When his spaceship crash-lands on the barren wastelands of Mars, U.S. astronaut Commander "Kit" Draper (Paul Mantee) must fight for survival, with a pet monkey seemingly his only companion. But is he alone? Shot in vast Techniscope and blazing Technicolor, Robinson Crusoe on Mars is an imaginative and beloved techni-marvel of classic science fiction. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
This is a Classic Science Fiction at its best. I dont know if today 's movie viewer that have limited patience and demand high end special effects will be able to enjoy this one, but anyone who loves Classic Science Fiction movies from the 50's - 60's will greatly enjoy this Gem
of a movie that remains entertaining decades after it was made.
A must have.
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Author: Guest
I first saw this film at an air force base theater in the early 1960s. The story line has been explained elsewhere. What i remember was how similar the alien spaceships were to those featured in the George Pal version of War of the Worlds. Also, Adam West, the guy who played Batman on the 1960s TV series, was killed off at the beginning of the film. Too bad. RCOM is one of the best "survival on an alien planet" films and, for its time, was pretty realistic. However dumb the Friday character was (I've seen him elsewhere, but don't remember where - he looks like a Russian). Anyway, those in the know understand that the real hero of the film is MONA!!! Her astronaut keeper is the real ape!! Ha! Ha! Anyway, can't wait to pick this one up. One of the real 1960s scifi classics!! You should pick it up to.
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Author: Guest
I must echo my fellow reviewers on this one: "Robinson Crusoe On Mars" on DVD....FINALLY!!! This has been a longtime favorite movie of mine. I used to watch it all the time on TV as a kid, and I still love it now. As the title suggests, this 1964 sci-fi classic is the "Robinson Crusoe" story set on Mars, with the tale of one astronaut's survival on an alien world. Like "2001," "Forbidden Planet," "The Day The Earth Stood Still" and "Solaris" (the original "Solaris," NOT the god-awful remake with George Clooney), "Robinson Crusoe On Mars" is an *intelligent* sci-fi movie. It's well-written, beautifully shot, expertly directed by Byron Haskin, and acted quite strongly by a very effective trio of actors: Paul Mantee as the stranded astronaut, Victor Lundin as the alien whom our hero names Friday, and Adam West (of "Batman" fame) as a fellow astronaut (even though West's role is basically a cameo). And the movie also features THE most adorable little monkey in the history of cinema, Mona. I'm absolutely delighted to see this sci-fi classic get the DVD treatment at last. And the fact that it's being put out by Criterion is even better! (They also did a marvelous job with "Solaris" too, I must admit.) "Robinson Crusoe On Mars" is one of the sci-fi greats, a very special movie that anyone, even non sci-fi fans, can enjoy. I can't wait to get it!
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Author: Guest
At the time I'm writing this review the movie hasn't even been released on DVD yet. I have been waiting for this a long time. I first saw Robinson Crusoe on Mars at the theater with my bother when we were both a lot younger. I then viewed it several times on TV and owned it on VHS & Laser Disc. Though the cast is but a few people the story of survival is really what this movie is all about. One man overcoming the odds and learning how to live on another world. This movie was way ahead of it's time and stands up over the years. I can't wait to view it again.....
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Author: Guest
i have pre ordered my copy for september 2007.with all the junk paramount has been releasing ,with exceptions of course to the legendary godfather movies.robinson crusoe on mars an underated sci fi movie is now given the red carpet treatment .the criterion collection is a sure winner for this classic,with only 4 characters at the helm paul mantee,victor lundin,adam west and of course mona the monkey.originally released in june 17,1964 with all the primitive special effects and usage of the 1950's war of the worlds alien spacecrafts,what is amazing is it all works into a grand entertainment of fun.i still love this movie way back as a child in the 1960's to my adult life.it is still as refreshing today as it was back then.i have worn out my vhs copy and now for the preservation of this classic is now on dvd form.so if you want to escape to mars order this classic and it will land on your mailbox in sept 2007,oh and by the way mona the monkey is given bananna paste for food mmmmm yummy yummy!!
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