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Forbidden Planet

1956
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 38m
A starship crew goes to investigate the silence of a planet's colony only to find two survivors and a deadly secret that one of them has. (imdb)
Directed by:
Fred M. Wilcox Fred M. Wilcox
Written by:
William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Cyril Hume Irving Block Allen Adler
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Starring:
George Wallace Anne Francis Anne Francis Walter Pidgeon Walter Pidgeon Leslie Nielsen Leslie Nielsen Richard Anderson Richard Anderson Warren Stevens Warren Stevens Jack Kelly James Best James Best Earl Holliman Earl Holliman Robby the Robot Robert Dix
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Genres:
Drama, Sci-fi, Suspense/Thriller
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Forbidden Planet

1956
Drama
Sci-fi
1h 38m
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martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
66th
I like Forbidden Planet but there are certain flaws that take it down. For one thing, Leslie Nielsen's character is too perfect, too alpha male. The Freudian psychology at the heart of the story is kind of silly. And the romance is lame. It's a lot of fun, though. A strong, intellgent sci-fi premise, Robby the Robot, awesome set design and matte backgrounds, killer electronic sounds and music, and Anne Francis in skimpy miniskirts.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
beedubBeeDub
Rated 19 May 2016
92
84th
The poster suggests a campy cheese-fest (and there is a bit of that), but overall this is surprisingly thoughtful and intelligent film that manages to transcend the usual space opera tropes while still delivering fantastic (for the time) visual effects. A classic, and deservedly so.
Rated 19 May 2016
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 04 Sep 2012
71
43rd
I was expecting something campy, but was surprised by an intelligent script with many serious situations and philosophical ideas. It's an interesting variation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. In many ways, it also holds political commentary and speaks to the paranoia of the 1950s. The creative imagination in the scenery and technology on Altair is astounding, but the one thing that dates the movie is the excessive amount of technological explanation. Some things are better left fantastical.
Rated 04 Sep 2012
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 04 Dec 2008
80
74th
for '56, the technical aspects of this movie are amazing, but as it stands it could have had some slightly better acting and writing.
Rated 04 Dec 2008
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 14 Aug 2007
83
77th
Very good sets and special effects. An interesting, enjoyable and well made sci fi.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 24 Apr 2011
80
77th
I am serious, and don't call me Shirley.
Rated 24 Apr 2011
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 01 Mar 2011
74
90th
It contains every element that ought to be in a sci-fi space opera: the sense of wonder, the hot space babe, the alien creatures, the brilliant scientist, the masculine space captain, the suspenseful paranoia, the robotic intelligence, the social commentary, the twist revelation, the effects spectacle. It's let down by acting, cliches, retro future design and so forth. But this sort of all out soft-sci-fi bash wouldn't be outdone until Star Wars over two decades later.
Rated 01 Mar 2011
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 09 Sep 2021
69
32nd
The film is less focused on building a mystery and more invested on a cringeworthy subplot of guys grooming a girl that's never met a man. Also, these men drone on and on about a wonderful technological future like Tolkien writing for Disney's EPCOT. Yet outside of a limited visual style, it's adroitly made for the era; especially in the fx, sets, and music. It mainly deserves kudos for influencing Star Trek--which improved on the premise with better storytelling, diversity, and morality plays.
Rated 09 Sep 2021
kasperlKasperL
Rated 31 Mar 2018
75
77th
Surprisingly effective for its age. I was enticed by the story and impressed with the execution.
Rated 31 Mar 2018
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 28 Nov 2009
83
72nd
Everything about it points at it being a cheesy campy laugh riot, but the execution is so skillful that it can be light and enjoyable without becoming self parody.
Rated 28 Nov 2009
kavuKavu
Rated 14 Jul 2010
77
60th
Pretty charming scifi classic with impressive visuals and a haunting soundtrack. Quite amusing to see Leslie Nielsen so young in a serious role.
Rated 14 Jul 2010
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 01 Aug 2013
80
68th
So good, and so mediocre. More good than mediocre, though. I rose to my feet in unmitigated joy when the robot entered the frame holding a bouquet of flowers. The robot is so, so good. The special effects and sets are simply amazing as well. Totally worth watching for those alone. However, the acting is as bland as it comes. I felt so sorry for Anne Francis. She just stands there watching a bunch of men make a movie.
Rated 01 Aug 2013
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 09 Oct 2019
75
58th
I expected a camp-fest and got a surprisingly solid movie. I thoroughly enjoyed the effects as well.
Rated 09 Oct 2019
caimancaiman
Rated 17 Mar 2010
88
87th
Cheesy at times? Sure, but it's to be expected given the genre and time period. What a refreshing sense of wonder and adventure this movie has. The amazing discoveries of a far away planet are as awe-inspiring to the characters as they are to the audience. The sets, props, and effects are gorgeous and exciting. The sounds effects are haunting and atmospheric. The movie explores both intellect-challenging scientific concepts, and questions of morality and human nature. This is true sci-fi.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 09 Jun 2013
84
71st
The sets and special effects still hold up today (the sets more than the effects), and it's not a bad story. I was disappointed there wasn't more Robby though. He's definitely the best part of the whole film. The movie has a surprisingly high body count, too. I did not expect this many dead spacemen by the end. Just like I didn't expect explicit psychoanalytic content. Seriously though, Robby is the best part of this movie.
Rated 09 Jun 2013
spleenspleen
Rated 18 May 2014
79
65th
I can't really call this a classic since it stars Leslie Nielson and doesn't feature one single fart joke.
Rated 18 May 2014
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 27 Oct 2008
90
90th
I didn't really enjoy Sci-fi that much until I saw this. It got me really into Sci-fi from the 50's, so fuck it for that.
Rated 27 Oct 2008
actionbergActionberg
Rated 28 Aug 2011
85
84th
This is an achievement of nigh-perfection in science fiction cinema. So many aspects of the film evoke sheer childlike awe while simultaneously maintaining an intellectually deep and powerful story. More than anyone else, Dr. Morbius is full of so many memorably melodramatic words that blend the seriousness of his discovery with a delightful pinch of romanticism. This is a new favorite.
Rated 28 Aug 2011
jpfergusonJPFerguson
Rated 25 Mar 2021
55
41st
The excellent special effects, superb film sets and revolutionary music (or 'electronic tonalities' as they're described in the opening credits) all combine to form an often unsettling impact on the viewer, making them uneasy. The message communicated here seems to be on the surface a commentary on human frailties, but I have an inkling that hidden beneath this facade is a critique of communism and related to this a warning about the perils of nuclear war (a power beyond human control).
Rated 25 Mar 2021
kito1kito1
Rated 07 Oct 2019
60
47th
A watchable but very clunky space adventure.
Rated 07 Oct 2019
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 01 Dec 2010
77
49th
Ahead of its time in terms of imagination and effects, yet stuck in the stone age when it comes to suspense. The actors who stepped onto those incredible sets seemed to have been briefed to play it as a slow-burning drama, where a tense thriller would have fit the story much better. Far too much standing around voicing logical opinions, and not nearly enough running around like headless chickens, screaming. Still, a solid film which has earned its place in sci-fi history.
Rated 01 Dec 2010
helfen419helfen419
Rated 21 Dec 2011
60
19th
"Sorry, miss. I was giving myself an oil-job."
Rated 21 Dec 2011
iranscamiranscam
Rated 04 Nov 2010
75
45th
"We're all part monsters in our unconscious! That's why we have laws and religion!" Classic social commentary.
Rated 04 Nov 2010
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 02 Jan 2008
88
86th
A classic if under-appreciated film. The birth of many science fiction hits can be traced back to this film. Space Family Robinson and Star Trek are two that owe their success in part to Forbidden planet. Sumptuous sets, a decent script albeit with some holes and call act leads all make for a very watchable science fiction movie.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
nobletNoblet
Rated 26 Sep 2011
78
65th
With the exception of the dumb romance and wooden characters, this movie is pretty damn fun. I just like the feeling of "look at what we came up with!" in early sci-fi. It's just...awesome.
Rated 26 Sep 2011
stainStain
Rated 18 May 2008
35
20th
God damn this movie is dorky. Good when you're 12, I guess, but hard to take now
Rated 18 May 2008
jeffvjeff_v
Rated 07 Mar 2010
65
40th
Yeah, the dialogue, costumes, and sets are cheesy. And the acting is bad (Leslie Neilson in his dramatic roles acts exactly the same way as he does in his comedies. The only difference is that in the latter, it's hilarious.) But the story, with its Shakespearean influence, is pretty damn good.
Rated 07 Mar 2010
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 05 Nov 2018
80
75th
Beautifully filmed and designed, with great effects, color, and sets. It also features Leslie Nielsen in his dramatic prime; he gives a great performance even when his character comes up lacking (often thanks to the dated gender politics). The script has some interesting things to say, even when it devolves into that peculiar brand of pseudo-Freudian psychobabble particular to '50s cinema. Anne Francis doesn't get much to do, contrary to what the opening number of Rocky Horror might claim.
Rated 05 Nov 2018
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 07 Jun 2016
68
41st
Heavy on the sci with a side of space babe. Highlights are the trekky thespian bad guy, inspired hand-drawn monster effects, and Robby the Robot (who cheekily gets credited as a robot). Thoughtful and imaginative but never very engaging.
Rated 07 Jun 2016
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 05 Mar 2017
65
45th
It hasn't aged well, partly because it has been mimicked somewhat by a countless number of sci-fi since and party because the visual effects don't look great (unless viewed through the 'at the time they were great' lens). That said there are some cool moments and the main story itself is unique and interesting. The romance angle was mostly useless, as the woman was written presumably by men who had never interacted with a female before. Robby he robot was cool.
Rated 05 Mar 2017
aaaaaaarrgggaaaaaaarrggg
Rated 14 Jun 2011
71
73rd
Not one of my favorites, this is still influential (I can't believe Gene Roddenberry wasn't partly inspired by this while formulating "Star Trek"), with a solid cast and sleek MGM production values, but Wilcox's heavy-handed direction and an annoying electronic musical score often make it a chore to sit through. Many props from this film (not to mention Robby The Robot) turned up later on TV shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Lost in Space".
Rated 14 Jun 2011
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 07 Apr 2019
60
35th
After World War II, as science and astronomy briefly shone bright (less than 20 years after this movie, we'd have landed on the moon), Forbidden Planet took a morality tale and moved it to the skies. Yes, the acting is a bit wooden, the characters talk far too much, and the special effects don't look all that special today. But they worked with what they had, and the movie rightly takes its place in the list of great sci-fi flicks (as a bonus, you get Leslie Nielsen acting serious!).
Rated 07 Apr 2019
tarroutarrou
Rated 20 Mar 2021
78
53rd
Define male gaze. Other than that, great film!
Rated 20 Mar 2021
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
73rd
Excellent.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
decanusellisDecanusEllis
Rated 06 Apr 2021
75
42nd
Brilliant set design and amazing music. Introduces some very neat philosophical and sociological themes and ideas: Nature vs Nurture, Natives vs Settlers, the Subconscious and Unconscious, but unfortunately these ideas are then explained to us as if we cannot be trusted to think about them ourselves. The acting is also quite wooden and the pacing is sluggish but, this is actually quite decent, has some great music and set pieces, and even though they are explained, the ideas and themes are neat.
Rated 06 Apr 2021
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 05 Aug 2019
60
46th
Damn this movie has some nice sets. And it knows it. And it really likes to show them off, lingering lovingly while people talk and talk. Also, another bunch of deeply unprofessional military men, this time with a side-order of "It would have served you good if you had been raped, the way you dress and flirt with my men!" aimed at a twenty-year old woman with zero experience with men. Ah, the 50s. Good times!
Rated 05 Aug 2019
telemecusTelemecus
Rated 21 Aug 2019
67
82nd
Way ahead of its time.
Rated 21 Aug 2019
snallygastersnallygaster
Rated 18 Jun 2014
32
22nd
Feels more like the SF films of a decade or so later; actually strongly reminds me of a Star Trek episode. Unfortunately after a strong beginning never quite makes the most of its premise. I'm surprised Leslie Nielsen built a successful career on these dramatic roles; he's pretty unimpressive in this one.
Rated 18 Jun 2014
beejBeej
Rated 22 Mar 2010
70
40th
Perhaps surprisingly enjoyable, intelligent though of course rather camp 50s sci-fi adventure. Clunky in places, particularly some of the special effects (for a contemporary viewer) but a sense of humour and decent premise make this very worthwhile. The suspense of the monster actually holds up fairly well because of its invisibility.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
scribScrib
Rated 08 Jun 2022
80
78th
Yes, it's campy, yes, it's dated in its portrayal of women etc., but It takes everything that makes '50s sci-fi fun and turns it up a few notches. The pacing is better than I remember, the special effects are just excellent for the time, and it's pretty funny at points too. It comes across like an intelligent, high budget Star Trek episode in many ways (and pre-dates it)... and it's based on Shakespeare's The Tempest, so there's that.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
damildamil
Rated 15 Nov 2012
60
43rd
This ended up being a lot more intelligent and thought out than I expected. It's still a silly 50s science fiction film, but it also had some interesting philosophical and anthropological musings. Unfortunately, these didn't really come until the end. It's not a long film at all, but due to the very slow pacing, it sure felt long. The special effects and music are admirable, even if they're rather dated. The acting is pretty clunky, along with the characterisation.
Rated 15 Nov 2012
dscurtisdscurtis
Rated 22 Sep 2009
100
50th
Yes it's rather campy by today's standards, but at the time, this was state of the art for budget, cast and effects. Star Trek and Star Wars borrowed heavily from this classic.
Rated 22 Sep 2009
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 12 Apr 2013
5
42nd
The art direction is very cool. Everything else is dumb.
Rated 12 Apr 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 29 Oct 2021
83
69th
Perhaps inevitably hamstrung by some era-specific gender politics (when Nielsen slut-shames Francis' sheltered, naïve character, the film seems about to broach a critique of his behaviour, but no, I think it's to be taken literally!), but as an influential sci-fi landmark, it's surprisingly fresh and involving, with terrific set design and convincing special effects, and Pidgeon doing his best hammy Welles impression. As a B-movie done on a clear A-budget, this is a pretty impressive effort.
Rated 29 Oct 2021
salomaordsalomaord
Rated 02 Jan 2015
50
0th
Sci-Fi das Antigas #5
Rated 02 Jan 2015
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 27 May 2012
69
63rd
Well made sci fi classic. I liked the corny story and how they label the robot as an ideal wife and the only girl in the story acted like an imbecile robot. Nice visuals and beautiful background sets. The plot was partly dragging badly. I was never really interested of startrekish type of sci fi stories.
Rated 27 May 2012
jeg2jeg2
Rated 05 Apr 2008
70
81st
very dated, especially after the original Star Trek TV series, and the acting is stilted, but it was a pioneer in this genre
Rated 05 Apr 2008
verneverne
Rated 01 May 2013
80
75th
A classic
Rated 01 May 2013
jahbinijahbini
Rated 02 Mar 2008
95
91st
This is the model for all the SF of the 60's and 70's. The Captain, the Doctor, the Science guy. superb
Rated 02 Mar 2008
barraocBarraoc
Rated 08 Mar 2012
80
85th
Still entertaining in its mid fifties. If the people who made those old wireless radios, the ones with the wood finish, made spaceships they'd have made them like the one in this movie. Cool.
Rated 08 Mar 2012
ununniliumUnunnilium
Rated 04 Dec 2010
84
79th
An excellent blend of thoughtful SF and action-packed sci-fi.
Rated 04 Dec 2010
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 01 Dec 2021
50
31st
Forbidden Planet has great visuals, tons of cool fictional sciencey stuff and hilarious sexism. Unfortunately, it also has a terrible "wobbly theremin" score, lots of cringeworthy scenes with horny dudes and a "diabolus ex machina" ending that is as unsatisfying as when the monster on Scooby Doo is someone not introduced before. I generally enjoy 50s-60s sci-fi (X Minus One, Doctor Who, Star Trek) but Forbidden Planet is like a subpar serial/episode of any of those series.
Rated 01 Dec 2021
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 22 Mar 2009
88
85th
An exotic Francis, a serious Nielsen, a winning Robby The Robot, spectacular sets, original Krell music, and Pidgeon's rampaging id add up to a sci-fi classic
Rated 22 Mar 2009
robotkattRobotKatt
Rated 11 Dec 2013
75
55th
Fairly standard social commentary from 50s and 60s SF, but the SF ideas were pretty fresh for the time, and the effects likely would have looked amazing.
Rated 11 Dec 2013
mohanmohan
Rated 16 Apr 2010
82
26th
An excellent story let down by an uninspired screen play, writing, editing, unimaginative acting and terrible music ... Still makes for good entertainment.. especially for the young and curious. The twist at the end is good.. (without which this might be even considered a waste of time) reminding us all of what we are inside inspite of the scientific heights we might reach as a civilization with much passion.
Rated 16 Apr 2010
pratchett3Pratchett3
Rated 30 Sep 2017
8
71st
I was expecting some real cheese (look at the cover for chrissakes) but this was really badass and all the effects and environments were awesome.
Rated 30 Sep 2017
talyn_golicTalyn Golic
Rated 20 Jun 2010
90
90th
A classic sci-fi movie that served as the inspiration for Star Trek. There are some minor flaws here, some of the acting isn't that good and the drunk cook makes little sense on such a ship. The story is engrossing though, the visuals are spectacular as is the wonderful electronic score. At first glance it might look like standard 50's sci-fi, but there's an intelligence here that elevates it beyond such fare.
Rated 20 Jun 2010
braddad68braddad68
Rated 21 May 2012
95
84th
I just saw this for the first time and was impressed! I see where Star Wars, Star Trek and many others borrowed from this original big budget Sci-Fi feature film.
Rated 21 May 2012
xenophuleXenophule
Rated 16 Oct 2017
6
21st
Most of the movie feels like a wish list for the future of technology (which could be what passed as plot back then). Watch if you are catching up on classic movies; it's entertaining and interesting in the same way that a catalogue from a bygone era is fun to flip through.
Rated 16 Oct 2017
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 02 Nov 2013
40
54th
This was surprisingly enjoyable (besides the sexism). I'm used to hating 50s sci-fi but not only was the plot pretty well thought out (which is to say, the plot was "The Tempest") but the set design was excellent.
Rated 02 Nov 2013
zephriszephris
Rated 20 Sep 2007
100
86th
All the classical elements. This and "5 Million Years to Earth" aren't known by enough people.
Rated 20 Sep 2007
mucowmucow
Rated 23 Sep 2008
41
11th
"We have the finest crew, except for that one dullard, but he's just a cook.. Hey! Put on a longer skirt, you harlot!"
Rated 23 Sep 2008
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 10 Oct 2018
60
26th
Commander Adams: "It's true, it will remind us that we are, after all, not God."
Rated 10 Oct 2018
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 19 Jun 2018
77
46th
B
Rated 19 Jun 2018
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
60
39th
All pretty cool stuff, but the movie is mostly people talking. I'll appreciate this more as a concept, or a blueprint for something than a worthy film.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
62nd
For 1950s SF, it's interesting, but still clunky. See Danny Peary, Guide for the Film Fanatic (London: Simon & Schuster, 1987), p. 157: “Film owes a nod to King Kong. Altair-IV is Morbius’s psychological terrain, just as Skull Island was Carl Denham’s; whereas Kong was the manifestation of Denham’s sublimated sexual urges toward Ann Darrow and was used as his surrogate to chase away other men, Morbius (who harbors incestuous feelings) conjures up the Id Monster to keep his daughter for himself.”
Rated 14 Aug 2007
arandurarandur
Rated 01 Dec 2009
67
63rd
Ne varsa eski bilim-kurgu filmlerinde var zaten. 50'li yillar bu konuda oncu olmus. O zamanlarin imkanlariyla, basarili efektleri ve iyi konusuyla kalbur ustu olmayi basarmis.
Rated 01 Dec 2009
nutcrackrnutcrackr
Rated 01 Apr 2011
80
79th
I liked this funny and interesting movie. Considering it's from 1956 that kind of timeless quality is worth its price in gold.
Rated 01 Apr 2011
hunterkingHunterKing
Rated 11 Jan 2008
83
57th
The movie hasn't aged well, but the amount of polish and thought that went into this still makes scenes like the monster battle memorable. Clever story with a charming twist. And if nothing else... whoaaaaa that IS Leslie Nielsen!
Rated 11 Jan 2008
burkayadaligburkayadalig
Rated 10 Feb 2011
79
62nd
these effects in 1956??!!... im impressed.... its also great to watch leslie nielsen as a new, promising young actor
Rated 10 Feb 2011
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 21 Oct 2023
45
5th
Crazyseeingleslienielsenasayoungmanlol+waskindacoolthenistoppedpayingattentionlol+we'reallpartmonsterinoursubconscioussowehavelawsandreligion
Rated 21 Oct 2023
li0lili0li
Rated 21 Aug 2022
37
9th
Interesting enough premise, though based on outdated psychology, but painfully slow and the love story is intensely idiotic, The space crew are also presented as good guys but at best are inbetween, since they jut barged in on this guy's space paradise, refuse to leave when he warns them of a threat, cause his death, then make off with his daughter after slut-shaming her. Would be cool to see a remake with likeable main characters and without all the 1950s BS.
Rated 21 Aug 2022
adarrudaadarruda
Rated 14 Jul 2018
75
12th
Not a fan of sci-fi.
Rated 14 Jul 2018
eggbeatereggbeater
Rated 13 Mar 2009
83
82nd
Sci-fi version of Shakespeare's _The Tempest_ remains one of the most ambitious and intelligent films of its genre; only slow, deliberate pacing works against it. Great effects, eerie electronic score.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
prowlerprowler
Rated 28 Jan 2008
63
60th
leslie nielsen, miniskirt chick, robby the robot.
Rated 28 Jan 2008
90scoffee90sCoffee
Rated 04 Apr 2018
70
28th
Cinematically TV-ish
Rated 04 Apr 2018
bth31383bth31383
Rated 12 Mar 2015
100
99th
one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made
Rated 12 Mar 2015
tathieltathiel
Rated 10 Jan 2011
78
56th
Interesting that it derived from Shakespeare's The Tempest. However, Walter Pidgeon acts like being in a Shakespearean play, but that gives gravitas to his role. The story itself is sometimes not really entertaining, but the special effects and props are simply great. Worth a watch for every sci-fi fan.
Rated 10 Jan 2011
troothTrooth
Rated 20 Jul 2012
73
64th
Well, this is probably the most interesting adaptation of a Shakespeare play that I've seen. Plus, The Tempest is one of my favorites. I like the way that this movie modified the ending, giving it a heavier heart, but unfortunately the movie is brought down by some 50s sci-fi corniness. But if you can see past that, it does have a very nice, dramatic storyline.
Rated 20 Jul 2012
frederFreder
Rated 07 Apr 2009
65
47th
For some years Freder found this unwatchable . . . but this was probably due to lousy, cropped prints and the very stilted, formal first act. It still isn't a favorite, but the scope of the thing and the deeper layers of story finally come through when one gets a chance to see it more or less as its makers intended. Pidgeon's deep professionalism helps a lot -- but it's awfully hard to look at Leslie Neilson's, earlier, serious roles without laughing after seeing his later, funny ones.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
kscherry2000kscherry2000
Rated 01 Oct 2012
98
86th
This is a tie for my number 2 greatest movies of all time. I suppose Robbie still gets residuals.
Rated 01 Oct 2012
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 25 Sep 2008
85
91st
What a classic. apparently it BOMBED at the time, only to take it's place in pop culture history much later!
Rated 25 Sep 2008
yilbyilb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
92nd
Great Sci-Fi.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lisa_iilisa-
Rated 07 Oct 2013
4
52nd
similar to planet of the apes in a way, though even more atmospheric and bizarre. a far, far weaker ending puts it below that one, but it's still a fascinating b-movie sci-fi with fucking awesome analog sound effects.
Rated 07 Oct 2013
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 20 Jan 2009
76
73rd
This is what Sci-Fi SHOULD be...
Rated 20 Jan 2009
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 11 Mar 2011
42
39th
This movie didn't work for me. Hated the awful music and slow pace. Nothing much seems to happen, only the last half hour a little. The acting is good though, and Nielsen was very goodlooking in those days
Rated 11 Mar 2011
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 16 May 2011
75
73rd
While completely dated this still stands as one of my favourite Sci-Fi films.
Rated 16 May 2011
beauyakaBeauyaka
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
72nd
The rare GOOD 50s sci-fi movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thehynesthehynes
Rated 01 Jan 2015
56
48th
I can imagine this would have been top notch in 1956. An enjoyable slice of vintage sci fi
Rated 01 Jan 2015
von_kroghvon krogh
Rated 11 Jul 2012
75
62nd
The soundtrack composers are credited with "electronic tonalities" instead of "music" or "score." That's how rad the score is.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
mrbitternessMrBitterness
Rated 29 Dec 2013
85
40th
Essentially the ultimate 50s movie. Post-art deco design, the sort of pre-feminist strong female lead, the Jungian subconscious as a major plot point, and A ROBOT!! The beepidy-boopidy soundtrack got kind of old, and it's strange to see a young Leslie Nielsen, but when it works, it's great. The film does a very good job at slowly ratcheting up the tension, but it gets a little too exposition-heavy at times. All in all, the ne plus ultra of 50s sci-fi. Not perfect, but damn close.
Rated 29 Dec 2013
gogokaingogokain
Rated 02 Sep 2013
65
66th
Amazing set design and atmosphere. Shame every single character is an unlikeable asshole.
Rated 02 Sep 2013
rainydaysrainydays
Rated 12 Mar 2010
70
9th
Well done for 1956 type graphics and effects. The plot line, acting, and writing weren't horrible either.
Rated 12 Mar 2010
glmglm
Rated 27 Oct 2011
87
85th
86.750
Rated 27 Oct 2011
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 04 Feb 2008
4
83rd
Smart science fiction. Most science fiction directors today could learn a thing or two.
Rated 04 Feb 2008
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 12 Oct 2022
20
12th
aka "Horny Trek". Soo slooow. Worst 2-parter Trek episode ever.
Rated 12 Oct 2022
frankswildfrankswild
Rated 05 Mar 2012
85
86th
There is something pitch perfect about the manner of the 50s sci-fi in this movie. It managed to explore some of the fantasies of utopian scientific wonders that the atomic age was obsessed with without it being too boringly fixated on it. Also the soundtrack sounds like it could have been made by Black Dice.
Rated 05 Mar 2012
icarusIcarus
Rated 12 Sep 2019
50
14th
Great idea for a story--really like where it goes with the secret. Lots of pretty great imagery. But good gracious, the acting is painful and the speechifying out of hand.
Rated 12 Sep 2019
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 30 Nov 2011
75
50th
#493
Rated 30 Nov 2011
gizmoguygizmoguy
Rated 12 Feb 2012
90
94th
The quintisential science fiction classic. This one has stood the test of time, perhaps more than any other from that era of science fiction film-making.
Rated 12 Feb 2012

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