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The Martian Chronicles |
directed by: Michael Anderson
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 9780792861805
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Dolby, Miniseries, NTSC
ISBN: 0792861809
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Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
MPN: 1006989
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 07, 2004
Running Time: 360 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1980
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
From the mind of science-fiction giant Ray Bradbury springs what is perhaps his most epic vision. Capturing mankind s first venture into the colonization of another planet and its tragic first contact with another species The Martian Chronicles is a stunning achievement that will take you from the edge of your seat to the stars.Earth is on the verge of extinction. To survive mankind must find another place to live. But when three expeditions to Mars headed by Col. John Wilder (Oscar®-nominee* Rock Hudson) find suitable conditions for relocation humans pour in by the shipload bringing the old evils of Earth with them! As Wilder begins to heed the lessons of the dying Martian civilization can he save humanity from repeating its doom?System Requirements: Running Time 293 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: NR UPC: 027616911278 Manufacturer No: 1006989
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With each passing year, this 1980 miniseries becomes more for those who have read Ray Bradbury's landmark novel. The three-part, nearly five-hour series keeps its brainy science fiction roots; this story (and the 1940s novel) is not about laser battles and exciting action pieces. Bradbury's novel is galvanized by the cold war nightmare: at the end of the 20th century, an earth teetering on world war begins to colonize Mars without much knowledge of the new world. Hard science is left for other stories, and director Michael Anderson (Logan's Run) keeps this retrofitting: for example, astronauts arrive on a breathable Mars in leisure suits. The space travel effects are clunky, but the action on Mars--with Assheton Gorton's geometric sets and simple props--are far more effective. There are Martians there, as the unprepared first Earthlings learn. Later, as the planet is quickly colonized, the remaining Martians are near specters--bringing awe and fear to those they encounter. Master sci-fi writer Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) smartly streamlines Bradbury's episodic stories, giving a central role to Col. John Wilder (played by Rock Huston, leading a plethora of solid, yet B-list actors). For those in love with cerebral science fiction, they can enjoy this dated but curious sci-fi miniseries; for those of think sci-fi began with Star Wars, beware. --Doug Thomas
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- OLD SCHOOL TITLEIf you read the book or saw the TV series when it was out years ago, get this DVD. You will not be disappointed. Ray Bradbury's stories are always A+ top notch!
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- The Martian ChroniclesI've been a fan of Ray Bradbury and The Martian Chronicles and only saw this "made for TV" program when it first aired. Since the movie was shot for TV it doesn't have the production value of a theatrical movie or HD, but it was a pleasure to see the entire movie without interruptions. The movie is a good representation of the book and will make a great addition to a "true" Sci-Fi collection.
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- Buyer beware: only 2/3 of the series is present on the DVD versionI loved Ray Bradbury's novel, even though the real Mars isn't like that: I'd give it five stars. I liked the 1979 TV adaptation of it, even though Ray Bradbury didn't, and even though the special effects weren't so special. (The scenes showing Darrin McGavin so clearly pretending to sail a sand ship are a hoot; the 1979-style disco haircuts also raise a smile.) I would have given this TV adaptation four stars, but the DVD version should be on three DVDs, each about 1.5-2 hours long making for ... Read More
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- Retro homage to the Ray Bradbury classicYes, I must certainly admit that the special effects here may be rather cheesy by today's standards, and some elements of Ray Bradbury's original script may have been changed a little, but despite its flaws this is an unforgettable production that skillfully weaves together the various short stories from the original book into what amounts to the acts of a dramatic play, centering around the Col. Wilder character played by Rock Hudson. Its main focus is on the tragic consequences, to both humans and ... Read More
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- Like the expanded short story the longer devoloped held you understand the storyline betterbought this on VHS, then Laserdisc now DVD I lost the others
When we as people go to Mars I hope we understand that we are there not here any longer
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