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Post by saucerman on Jul 11, 2008 1:26:34 GMT -5
Discuss the latest drive-in!
THE PHANTOM PLANET - 1961
I'm embarrassed to say I haven't seen it! Going to watch it tomorrow (at work..)
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Post by mikescott on Jul 11, 2008 11:17:38 GMT -5
I give the makers of PP an "A" for effort. They tried to make something more than just crass exploitation, but the mediocre script and acting works against that effort. Some nice FX, considering the meager budget! Needs a more interesting villain, or a cool monster, or some exciting action scenes, or something. Doesn't quite work as serious SF, but doesn't have the goofy charm of some of the AIP movies, either. Still, I have seen it more than once, so . . . PP does have one of the more believable spaceship interiors, for a movie of this period.  |
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