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Mars Attacks! (1996)
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13 December 1996 (USA) moreTagline:
Nice planet. We'll take it! morePlot:
The Earth is invaded by Martians with irresistible weapons and a cruel sense of humor. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 13 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Actor Paul Winfield Dies at 62 (From WENN. 9 March 2004)
Hollywood Pays Tribute to Steiger
(From WENN. 11 July 2002)
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We Come in Peace! more (352 total)Cast
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Rated PG-13 for sci-fi fantasy violence and brief sexuality.Parents Guide:
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106 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Philippines:PG-13 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Belgium:KT | Chile:TE | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Israel:PG | Italy:T | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13Fun Stuff
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The scene where characters are wandering through a collection of old neon signs was filmed at the "Neon Boneyard", located on property maintained by the Neon Museum, a non-profit organization in Las Vegas. Many of the signs in the collection were donated by the Young Electric Sign Company (which constructed many of the casino signs and were originally salvaged for parts), and are slated for restoration and incorporation into outdoor exhibits. The "Boneyard" has been used in a number of film and TV projects, and is open for tours by appointment only. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When the Martians land at the Capitol, the trees alternately have no leaves, then have many. moreQuotes:
Richie Norris: Should I go get Grandma?Richie's Dad: Oh forget Grandma! She's halfway into space already!
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When the USA satellites photograph many flying saucers coming to Earth, the American President James Dale has a meeting with his advisors. He is convinced by Professor Donald Kessler (Pierce Brosnan) that Martians would be a developed culture and therefore peaceful by nature, in spite of the warnings of General Decker (Rod Steiger). The authorities, some civilians and the press prepare a welcome committee for the aliens, but they realize that Mars is actually attacking Earth.
"Mars Attack!" is one of the most hilarious and entertaining movie of Tim Burton. Using a parody to the sci-fi of the 50's and like a shotgun, he criticizes the politicians and their greed to be popular; the arrogance and lack of humility of some intellectuals; the lack of sensibility of the army; the lack of ethics in the press; the shallow behavior of the first lady; and some silly cults. In the other side, he highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty and love. I particularly like very much the characters of Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan and Rod Steiger in the cast that is actually a constellation. Unfortunately Jack Black dies in the very beginning, because his character was also very funny. This movie is one of my favorite cult-movies, and a great homage to Ed Wood ("Plan 9 from Outer Space"). My vote is nine.
Title (Brazil): "Marte Ataca!" ("Mars Attacks!")