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Mars Attacks!

“Nice planet. We'll take it!”

1996 · 1 h 46 min
Directed by Tim Burton · USA · Blockbuster Auteurs
ComedyFantasySci-Fi

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Cast

Jack Nicholson Pierce Brosnan Sarah Jessica Parker Annette Bening Glenn Close Danny DeVito

Plot

A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one.

Sinekatalog’s take

Mars Attacks! (1996) is a American comedy directed by Tim Burton. It stars Jack Nicholson, Jack Nicholson and Pierce Brosnan. It runs 106 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (261,982 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 57%
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