- Zokkiie4d agoI completely get how this became a cult favorite. It's weird, goofy, and has a sense of humor that feels like it was made specifically for people who enjoy movies that are just a little bit off. The cast is stacked, everyone seems to understand the assignment, and the movie never loses sight of the fact that it's supposed to be fun. The more chaotic it gets, the more entertaining it becomes. At the same time, I can see why it doesn't work for everyone. The tone is all over the place, some jokes land better than others, and the story isn't exactly the main attraction. But that's kind of the point. It's a movie that succeeds more through personality than precision, and its willingness to be strange is what makes it so memorable. One of those films that's much easier to appreciate once you accept its wavelength.
- JeremiahMay 9, 2026Far as movies based on trading card sets (this and Garbage Pail Kids), this is firmly in first place. This bonkers movie is a fun time in a shallow substance type of way. It flourishes on countless celeb cameos, cheesy cartoonish (but appropriately so) cgi, wonton destruction with no reason other than the gimmick of “this will be fun.” And it is. Burton’s original plan was to do stop motion and i cant help but think of just how much more awesome that woulda been. Let Burton do a horrifically rated r violent Dinosaurs Attack movie based on the cards next. Demon dinosaurs is the logical next step after this movie.
- CyndriaOctober 28, 2025Hilarious 😂! Lots of scenes I didn't remember. The aliens were jerks had me laughing so hard. Especially the scene when he shock the presidents hand. Or when the aliens rolled around the translator machine saying "we come in peace". A classic to watch everytime your in the mood for weird, creepy funny sci-fi.
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Mars Attacks! was released on December 13, 1996.
Mars Attacks! was directed by Tim Burton.
Mars Attacks! has a runtime of 1h 45m.
Mars Attacks! was produced by Tim Burton, Larry Franco.
It is a normal day for everyone, until President of the United States James Dale (Jack Nicholson) announces Martians have been spotted circling Earth. The Martians land and a meeting is arranged, but not everything goes to plan, and the Martians seem to have other plans for Earth. Are they just misunderstood beings or do they really want to destroy all of humanity?
The key characters in Mars Attacks! are President Dale / Art Land (Jack Nicholson), Marsha Dale (Glenn Close), Barbara Land (Annette Bening).
Mars Attacks! is rated PG-13.
Mars Attacks! is a Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction film.
Mars Attacks! has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.
Mars Attacks! had a budget of $70M.
Mars Attacks! has made $101.4M at the box office.