Earth vs.The Flying Saucers
Added 10/29/2009
This is one of the few really good 1950s science fiction movies. Very good special effects for the time. Great theme and plot. Excellent emphisis on, and explaination of scientific theory on atomic and gravity propulsion systems; some becomming a reality today. This movie hits hard because many of us do believe that there is a real possibility of an alien invasion from outer space, or creatures from another dimension. Also see the first "flat screen" T.V on board the alien spacecraft.
Check out this vintage flick. you will enjoy it.
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Added 10/9/2009
EARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS
(USA - 1956 - black and white)
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical soundtrack: Mono
A scientist (Hugh Marlowe) struggles to convince authorities of an imminent alien invasion after he's contacted by sinister beings who threaten the entire planet.
Typical 1950's B-movie fodder, with stock characters and a predictable narrative arc, directed with humdrum efficiency by Fred F. Sears (THE GIANT CLAW). Best remembered for Ray Harryhausen's animated flying saucers, though the effects are compromised by an obvious low budget. Routine stuff.
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Jejune Offering
Added 8/6/2009
Earth vs the Flying Saucers happens to be one of my all time favorite films. It follows a great deal of the UFO-ology of that era to great effect and the references to Project Blue Book are appropriate. Descriptions of the film have been well prsented by other posters and I praise them.
I refuse to buy this product. Colorizing black and white films is childish. Refusing to watch a film because it is in black and white is even more childish and reveals intellectual laziness. There is no excuse to be upset with a fim made in black and white, as most films should be, save for infantilism.
I will not have a colorized disc floating around my house.
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Saucer movie they all wish they were
Added 6/25/2009
I received this movie from my wife for a Fathers day gift .It is from my childhood. This is far and away the best stop action U.F.O movie of the 50's and still holds up today with C.G.I and other forms. BUY this if you are a scifi fan alien or U.F.O buff
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The Brawl Of The Century!!
Added 4/27/2009
The term "B Film" covers a lot of ground considering it includes practically all genres and has varying degrees of quality(there should honestly be different letter grades of film). In the realm of 50s sci-fi/horror, there are endless amounts of B films. Earth vs. The Flying Saucers has always been considered one of the best of those, even enjoyed by critics and people who wouldn't watch a film like, say, The Crawling Eye.
The title pretty much describes the plot to a "T"-Saucers are circling the Earth, and in the tradition of 50s films, the army simply open fires on them, no questions asked. The aliens attempt to make contact in order to engage in a friendly takeover of Earth(in most films, the aliens don't try to be civil about their takeovers in the beginning. These guys have a bit more class). When they realize that Earth isn't gonna simply roll over for them, the gloves come off. Earth gets it's tail kicked by evil alien saucer technology until the Earth people gradually learn more about their technology and through brainiac Hugh Marlowe, begin to develop weapons that can be effective against the invaders.
This is indeed a very fun movie. The Ray Harryhausen saucers look great. This was probably the Independence Day of the 50s in terms of visuals. The story, while simple, is above average, the acting is also good. What's also interesting is that the science and science babble isn't as corny and unbelievable as it tends to be with other films of this type from this time period. The aliens themselves are cool, sporting very smooth, bland, faceless and stiff looking metallic suits. Not to mention the sinister death ray!
This new DVD edition is a good value as well. The picture is nice and clear, and you get a Ray Harryhausen interview conducted by fanboy, Tim Burton. This is one of those Sony discs that has that "ChromaChoice" option of watching the film in it's original Black and White, or in a new colorized version(It Came From Beneath The Sea and 20 Million Miles To Earth are the other two so far). Personally, the only thing I hate more than remakes are colorizations. Though I would never watch this colorization more than once out of curiosity, it is probably the best colorization I've seen. So, the (Chroma)choice is yours!
For fans of 50s sci-fi, this is a must must must see. For fans of the film, this DVD is a very worthwhile purchase.
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Earth vs.The Flying Saucers
Added 10/29/2009
This is one of the few really good 1950s science fiction movies. Very good special effects for the time. Great theme and plot. Excellent emphisis on, and explaination of scientific theory on atomic and gravity propulsion systems; some becomming a reality today. This movie hits hard because many of us do believe that there is a real possibility of an alien invasion from outer space, or creatures from another dimension. Also see the first "flat screen" T.V on board the alien spacecraft.
Check out this vintage flick. you will enjoy it.
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Conforms to expectation in every regard...
Added 10/9/2009
EARTH VS. THE FLYING SAUCERS
(USA - 1956 - black and white)
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Theatrical soundtrack: Mono
A scientist (Hugh Marlowe) struggles to convince authorities of an imminent alien invasion after he's contacted by sinister beings who threaten the entire planet.
Typical 1950's B-movie fodder, with stock characters and a predictable narrative arc, directed with humdrum efficiency by Fred F. Sears (THE GIANT CLAW). Best remembered for Ray Harryhausen's animated flying saucers, though the effects are compromised by an obvious low budget. Routine stuff.
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Jejune Offering
Added 8/6/2009
Earth vs the Flying Saucers happens to be one of my all time favorite films. It follows a great deal of the UFO-ology of that era to great effect and the references to Project Blue Book are appropriate. Descriptions of the film have been well prsented by other posters and I praise them.
I refuse to buy this product. Colorizing black and white films is childish. Refusing to watch a film because it is in black and white is even more childish and reveals intellectual laziness. There is no excuse to be upset with a fim made in black and white, as most films should be, save for infantilism.
I will not have a colorized disc floating around my house.
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