Santa Claus Conquers the Martians(1964)
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11/14/1964 (US)Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction1h 21m3.1
"Santa brings Christmas fun to Mars!"
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Martians fear their children have become lazy and joyless due to their newfound obsession with Earth TV shows. After ancient Martian leader Chochem suggests that the children of Mars need more fun—including their own Santa Claus—supreme leader Lord Kimar assembles an expedition to Earth. Once there, they kidnap two children who lead them to the North Pole, then capture the real Santa Claus, taking all three back to Mars in an attempt to bring the Martian children happiness.
Nicholas Webster
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Glenville Mareth
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A review by talisencrw
4.0
Written on April 6, 2016
I still very much appreciate its spirit, both in terms of no-budget
filmmaking and sense of fun. I wish that the films of today could have
even a fraction of its good-natured mischievous approach. Certainly film studios could learn a thing or two, in this ridiculous era of quarter-of-a-billion-dollar blockbusters. I for one don't need the equivalent of 'having my eyes masturbated', as one cinema critic so lovingly stated.
I would prefer watching this in a second over any of the ham-fisted,
cash-soaked holiday atrocities made in the past three decades (I
believe 'A Christmas Story', and perhaps 'Elf' and 'National Lampoon's
Christmas Vacation' to be the last decently-made Yuletide films).
But don't take MY word for it...see it for yourself (without the stupid
and condescending MST3K commentary) and make your OWN conclusion.
filmmaking and sense of fun. I wish that the films of today could have
even a fraction of its good-natured mischievous approach. Certainly film studios could learn a thing or two, in this ridiculous era of quarter-of-a-billion-dollar blockbusters. I for one don't need the equivalent of 'having my eyes masturbated', as one cinema critic so lovingly stated.
I would prefer watching this in a second over any of the ham-fisted,
cash-soaked holiday atrocities made in the past three decades (I
believe 'A Christmas Story', and perhaps 'Elf' and 'National Lampoon's
Christmas Vacation' to be the last decently-made Yuletide films).
But don't take MY word for it...see it for yourself (without the stupid
and condescending MST3K commentary) and make your OWN conclusion.
