Review of Mars Attacks! (1996) by Marakai — 28 Aug 2020
Tim Burton is often known for his off-beat, gothic approach to storytelling so it came as somewhat of a surprise when he delivered Mars Attacks! in 1996. It was a colourful and energetic homage to the B-movie, sci-fi’s of the 50’s and looked very much like a change of pace for him.
Sadly, it wasn’t entirely well received and, if truth be told, I shared this criticism at the time. However, on a reappraisal, Mars Attacks! is actually a lot of fun and time has certainly been kind to it.
Burton is in full command of his send-up of the science fiction yarns of old and, despite the silliness of the whole affair, he injects it with the requisite playfulness that the material requires. Added to which, he assembles an impressive cast who all seem up for the joke and fully aware of the ridiculousness their involved in.
This review of Mars Attacks! (1996) was written by Marakai on 28 August 2020.
Mars Attacks! has generally received mixed reviews.
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