Mars Attacks!

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In Theaters: December 13, 1996 (limited)

PG-13 | 1h 43m | Comedy


This quirky science fiction comedy is a characteristic feature by iconoclastic director Tim Burton, known to moviegoers for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such '50s and '60s science-fiction films as The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of the Worlds. Flying saucers have been reliably seen over the capitals of the world, and the whole world awaits with bated breath to see what will transpire. Among those waiting is the President of the United States (Jack Nicholson), who is assured by his science advisor (Pierce Brosnan) that the coming aliens are utterly peaceful. This advice is hotly contested by the military (led by Rod Steiger), who advices the President to annihilate them. When the aliens land, they are seen to be green, garish, and very cheerful. But appearances prove deceiving when the friendly aliens abruptly disintegrate the entire U.S. Congress. Hollywood notables appear in vast quantities in roles (and sub-plots) of all s in this zany feature.

Director: Tim Burton
Producer(s): Larry Franco, Laurie Parker, Larry Franco, Tim Burton
Cast: Jack Nicholson, Tom Jones, Pierce Brosnan, Jim Brown, Christina Applegate, Danny DeVito, Natalie Portman, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pam Grier, Martin Short, Jack Black, Rod Steiger, Lukas Haas, Brian Haley, Brandon Hammond
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