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From the director of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE comes the thrilling, eye-popping science fiction adventure MISSION TO MARS, starring Gary Sinise (SNAKE EYES) and Tim Robbins (HIGH FIDELITY). The year is 2020, and the first manned mission to Mars, commanded by Luke Graham (Don Cheadle, OCEANS 11), lands safely on the red planet. But the Martian landscape harbors a bizarre and shocking secret that leads to a mysterious disaster so catastrophic, it decimates the crew. Haunted by a cryptic last message from Graham, NASA launches the Mars Recovery Mission to investigate and bring back survivors — if there are any. Confronted with nearly insurmountable dangers, but propelled by deep friendship, the team finally lands on Mars and makes a discovery so amazing, it takes your breath away. MISSION TO MARS is an action-packed rocket ride that will enthrall you with its stunning special effects and keep you on the edge of your seat.If Brian De Palma directed Mission to Mars for 10-year-olds who’ve never seen a science fiction film, he can be credited for crafting a marginally successful adventure. Isolated moments in this film serve the highest purpose of its genre, inspiring a sense of wonder and awe in the context of a fascinating future (specifically, the year 2020). But because most of us have seen a lot of science fiction films, it’s impossible to ignore this one’s derivative plot, cardboard characters, and drearily dumb dialogue. Despite an awesome and painstakingly authentic display of cool technology and dazzling special effects, Mission to Mars is light years away from 2001: A Space Odyssey on the scale of human intelligence.
After dispensing with a few space-jockey clichés, the movie focuses on a Mars-bound rescue mission commanded by Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), whose team (Tim Robbins, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O’Connell) has been sent to retrieve the sole survivor (Don Cheadle) of a tragic Mars landing. During the sequence en route to Mars, De Palma’s in his element with two suspenseful scenes (including a dramatic–albeit somewhat silly–space walk) that are technically impressive. But when this Mission gets to Mars, the movie grows increasingly unconvincing, finally arriving at an alien encounter that more closely resembles an astronomical CGI video game. But this is a $75 million Hollywood movie, and no amount of technical wizardry can lift the burden of a juvenile screenplay. Kudos to Sinise, his costars, and the special effects wizards for making the most of hoary material; shame on just about everyone else involved. –Jeff Shannon
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April 17, 2010
#1
The reason this movie has been getting so much bad press is because the majority of those who watched it, expected entertaining science fiction. They definitely did not get it. I enjoyed the movie, but not because of its entertainment value or the acting-good or bad- or the script or any of those elements that are usually the criteria used to judge – thumbs up or down. I enjoyed it because it effectively delivered a very clear message to the audience. Even if the message fails to serve any other purpose it definitely does this- it plants a “seed” in the mind of the viewer. A “seed” that is essential in achieving the conditioning of “the masses”. The purpose for the conditioning is so that, someday soon, the masses will be psychologically ready and able to accept as ACTUAL HISTORICAL FACT, the things that the message tells us at the climax of the movie (as weak as it may have been portrayed). This conditioning is certainly part of the “Globalist” agenda to bring all of humanity into a “One World View”. This movie contributes to that purpose specifically in the area of theology and philosophy which is also destined to merge into a one world religion. To enjoy this movie, it must be viewed with these facts in mind. I do not necesarily agree with the message conveyed, but do see the value of the movie in its ability to plant that “seed” so that when the time comes and world circumstances are ripe, the “seed” can be “cultivated” and a “New Age” Theology can blossum in the minds of the masses. This will undoubtedly give the globalist free reign and ease in the achievement of their agenda for a New World Order. If you are one that is interested in geo-politics and can see where humanity is headed then you’ll be able to pick-up on the TRUE value of this movie. Forget about entertainment-it only serves to dull the senses. Buy it or rent it and then REALLY watch it.
April 17, 2010
#2
I rented this DVD to watch with my son. We are both MST3000 fans and ended up watching this classic send-up of the Sci-fi genre in the same vein. Much funnier than AIRPLANE or AIRPLANE II. This film is a guaranteed howler. Who could forget the numerous parodic references to Kubrik, Spielberg, Lucas, etc.? Side-splitting line deliveries from Senise, Robbins, et. al. This movie makes SPACEBALLS look like a Greek tragedy. This movie cries out to be in the permanent collection of anyone who loves great satire. More bang for the buck by far than BATTLEFIELD EARTH. Just thinking about this movie makes it difficult to type, my sides are shaking so violently. A true classic, in every sense. Come to think of it, the crew of MST couldn’t possibly top the lines as they are delivered. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
April 17, 2010
#3
Pathetic, disappointing, and even embarrassing. These are just some of the many negative adjectives that come to mind when critiquing this film. The FX were not bad, but even great computer enhanced images could not make up for an incredibly weak script. I don’t know who wrote this painful material, but I believe they are still in grade school. And worse than that, what foolish producer accepted this script as a film-worthy movie anyway? Did he actually think money would be made or an Oscar won with this “blockbuster”? When I went to see this film in the theatre, I don’t think I was ever let down more than when this sorry sack of hot air began rolling. From the beginning interest was quickly lost…The only part even worthy of my interest was the evolution morph at the end of the film. And that part was shown, coincidently, in its entirety on the movie trailer. Do yourself a favor, Do not buy.
April 17, 2010
#4
Brain DePalma’s film about an expedition to the red planet is one of the most staggeringly inept pieces of Hollywood flash-trash ever made. There are good points: the SFX is impressive, and Gary Sinise is his usual commanding self, but the whole thing gets totaly ruined by the Close Encounters rip-off ending. It starts off looking like it’s gonna be a cool, action-packed sci fi adventure with all the trademark DePlama camera techs, but then we start to get the warning signs that something is very wrong; the cringe-worthy dialouge (“Let’s light this candle!”), the “seen it before” action heroics and echoes of 2001 played badly. It had such great potential. But this is awful.
April 17, 2010
#5
You know what’s funny? Everyone who liked “Mission to Mars” has given ample evidence that the movie entertained them. But those who dislike it do nothing but whine and expect their money back. My god people, do you do this everytime a movie comes out that’s lower than your already low expectations?? Get it through your thick skulls, people: not every movie is made for your type of personality (or in some cases, lack thereof). LIVE WITH IT, GET OVER IT, and stop making us defend it.