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Director Tim Burton unleashes MARS ATTACKS!, a vicious, affectionate, brightly-colored homage to 1950s alien invasion movies. When a shiny silver flying saucer lands in the Nevada desert, a group of skull-faced Martians exit the gleaming craft. Although they claim to be peaceful, they promptly "vaporize" a gathering of unfortunate Earthlings, kicking off a bizarre high-tech war with wild special effects. This studiously campy sci-fi spoof, based on a series of Topps bubble-gum cards, gleefully parodies not only schlock B-horror movies, but also overblown blockbusters such as INDEPENDENCE DAY. This subversive film is helped along by an all-star cast including Jack Nicholson in dual roles as both a clueless U.S. President (with First Lady Glenn Close) and a Las Vegas sleazebag. The film follows the wacky WAR OF THE WORLDS-like proceedings from the points of view of numerous colorful characters, from the inane U.S. Press Secretary (Martin Short) to a trailer-park family (Lukas Haas and Sylvia Sidney), to singer Tom Jones (as himself).

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UPC0085391448020

eBay Product ID (ePID)3268255

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EditionStandard and Letterbox

RatingPG-13

Movie/TV TitleMars Attacks!

DirectorTim Burton, Timothy Burton

FormatDVD

Release Year1997

GenreComedy

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatStandard and Letterbox

Leading RoleAnnette Bening, Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close

Film CountryUSA

Release Date19970822

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by ssem7182
Jun 26, 2022
Sums up all the alien invasion movies-- comedy at its finest
Watch this instead of Independence Day or the War of the Worlds remake- A hilarious satire of all the alien invasion movies, Jack Nicholson is great in his role as US president, as the government succumbs to the alien attacks. I won't spoil the ending, but civilization as we know it does survive.
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by nayelramie0
Aug 13, 2017
Good movie
The movie was really funny & brought back good memories. the disc looked & played like new.thanks
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by watermusic1
Apr 07, 2022
Sooooooo many laughs!
If you are expecting a high tech Star Wars type video, this is not for you! But my grandkids LOVE this one and they range from 3 to 19. Its hysterical and a family favorite!
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by alex23litaker
Apr 23, 2017
You must read!!! And laugh with us !!!!
We purchased this movie for one particular reason . My cat when he speaks dose not meow. He reminded us of this movie so much we ordered it. Just to see his reaction. Well now we know he speaks mars Martian. He has set here and talked back to the TV during the entire movie. Next time we are going to record AMD share with the world now that we knows he is very interested in . Mars Attacks .
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by tonya7853
Mar 15, 2016
Mars Attacks review
have seen this before but had to have it with my other funny movies
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by diso_9997
Jun 01, 2019
One of our favorites
Even though this movie is weird and kinda gross in a funny way, it's still funny. Engaging plot, great ending!
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by shato-7696
Apr 09, 2023
Be Prepared To Laugh
Good quality dvd. Extremely funny movie that will keep you laughing.
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by uslor_o80ya
Mar 02, 2017
Mars attack
I love this movie it is funny and awesome live the characters
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by pooten16
Oct 26, 2018
Mars Attacks dvd
A good funny sci-fi movie...a classic. A lot well known actors and actresses. Family fun.
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by shauty.sexiey21
May 26, 2019
Hilarious
One of the funniest movies ever. I love that it's not so serious, especially dealing with aliens.
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