The Man From Planet X (1951)-Sci FI Gold.
Added 10/6/2009
Despite its age The Man from Planet X (1951) actually holds up pretty well for me. As a five or six year old kid I first saw this movie by myself on my grandfather's TV and the scene through the space craft window really frightened me. I suppose all fans remember that incredible scene on the moors. It must be admitted that the wording of the script and acting were on the poor side, but pretty standard for old sci-fi. I recently saw it once again on a remarkably clear rented DVD. I decided after screening it to buy a copy from Amazon for my sci-fi collection. It rates only three stars today, but I must add it to my DVD collection of sci-fi gold. The key phrase is "low budget", but think about how much was spent on the recent remake of the Day the Earth Stood Still that could have been invested in about a million entertaining low budget thrillers.
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The Man From Planet X
Added 8/25/2009
From the classic age of SciFi, no modern technology or computers.
This is the movie that I remember seeing as a kid, still has that "mysterious"
atmosphere that make it a true classic.
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Battlefield Scotland...
Added 4/20/2009
The mysterious planet-x swoops into telescope range, getting scottish scientists excited. Amazingly, an alien craft lands in the fog-covered countryside, occupied by a strange visitor with a giant head sporting rather stylish gardening gloves. My one complaint is the small amount of screen time for the title character. This results in a lot of talk, little action, and vast patches of dullness. Still, as a 50s sci-fi epic, TMFPX isn't completely terrible...
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OOOOH, that's a scary movie.
Added 9/7/2008
Isn't that what Joe Flaherty used to say on SCTV? Well it sure was when I was nine! When that alien peeked out of the space ship window at my first movie love - Margaret Field, I freaked out. Ms. Field, by the way, is Sally Field's (yup that Sally Field) mother - a little movie trivia I haven't seen reported yet, and another reason to view the movie.
That and it's fun.
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A Real Suprise!
Added 8/16/2008
A more interesting plot than one typically finds in this genre. Characters are generally more interesting. I find the female lead to be inadequate, tending to be overstated in several important scenes. The use of an obviously home built 6 inch Newtonian reflecting telescope assembled with plumbing fixtures didn't add to the credibility of the film. Generally entertaining, well written and directed, and for the most part, well acted. Well worth the price.
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The Man From Planet X (1951)-Sci FI Gold.
Added 10/6/2009
Despite its age The Man from Planet X (1951) actually holds up pretty well for me. As a five or six year old kid I first saw this movie by myself on my grandfather's TV and the scene through the space craft window really frightened me. I suppose all fans remember that incredible scene on the moors. It must be admitted that the wording of the script and acting were on the poor side, but pretty standard for old sci-fi. I recently saw it once again on a remarkably clear rented DVD. I decided after screening it to buy a copy from Amazon for my sci-fi collection. It rates only three stars today, but I must add it to my DVD collection of sci-fi gold. The key phrase is "low budget", but think about how much was spent on the recent remake of the Day the Earth Stood Still that could have been invested in about a million entertaining low budget thrillers.
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The Man From Planet X
Added 8/25/2009
From the classic age of SciFi, no modern technology or computers.
This is the movie that I remember seeing as a kid, still has that "mysterious"
atmosphere that make it a true classic.
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Battlefield Scotland...
Added 4/20/2009
The mysterious planet-x swoops into telescope range, getting scottish scientists excited. Amazingly, an alien craft lands in the fog-covered countryside, occupied by a strange visitor with a giant head sporting rather stylish gardening gloves. My one complaint is the small amount of screen time for the title character. This results in a lot of talk, little action, and vast patches of dullness. Still, as a 50s sci-fi epic, TMFPX isn't completely terrible...
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