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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792848684
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
ISBN: 0792848683
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 MonoSpanishSubtitledFrenchSubtitled
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Pan & Scan
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 20, 2001
Running Time: 70 minutes
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: April 27, 1951
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
Daring reporter John Lawrence (Robert Clarke) narrates this gripping tale of an alien's attempt to take over a tiny village in Scotland. As the story opens, Lawrence is visiting his old friend, Professor Elliot, who's made the startling discovery of a new planet that is approaching Earth at breakneck speed. Soon Elliot's lovely daughter, Enid, has spotted a mysterious craft in the middle of the moor. Lawrence and Elliot decide to investigate, inexplicably allowing the clearly evil Dr. Mears to assist. Lost the plot? Not to worry! The Man from Planet X cheerfully helps slower viewers by offering expository dialogue as frequently as humanly possible. "Look!" says Elliot, "It seems as if he's trying to turn that knob to the right, but doesn't have the strength or coordination," as the alien tries to turn the knob to the right, but doesn't have the strength or coordination. All seems lost as the alien begins using telepathy to control the local villagers. Luckily for the Earth, the alien's superior mind-control powers are not matched with superior common sense--he never bothers to give his slaves such crucial commands as "Don't tell the enemy my entire plan!" or "Let me know if any outsiders show up!" or "By the way, don't follow the commands of anybody but me!" A guaranteed hoot of an evening. --Ali Davis
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Despite its age The Man from Planet X (1951) actually holds up pretty well for me. As a five or six year old kid I first saw this movie by myself on my grandfather's TV and the scene through the space craft window really frightened me. I suppose all fans remember that incredible scene on the moors. It must be admitted that the wording of the script and acting were on the poor side, but pretty standard for old sci-fi. I recently saw it once again on a remarkably clear rented DVD. I decided after ... Read More
Rating:  -
From the classic age of SciFi, no modern technology or computers.
This is the movie that I remember seeing as a kid, still has that "mysterious"
atmosphere that make it a true classic.
Rating: -
The mysterious planet-x swoops into telescope range, getting scottish scientists excited. Amazingly, an alien craft lands in the fog-covered countryside, occupied by a strange visitor with a giant head sporting rather stylish gardening gloves. My one complaint is the small amount of screen time for the title character. This results in a lot of talk, little action, and vast patches of dullness. Still, as a 50s sci-fi epic, TMFPX isn't completely terrible...
Rating:  -
Isn't that what Joe Flaherty used to say on SCTV? Well it sure was when I was nine! When that alien peeked out of the space ship window at my first movie love - Margaret Field, I freaked out. Ms. Field, by the way, is Sally Field's (yup that Sally Field) mother - a little movie trivia I haven't seen reported yet, and another reason to view the movie.
That and it's fun.
Rating: -
A more interesting plot than one typically finds in this genre. Characters are generally more interesting. I find the female lead to be inadequate, tending to be overstated in several important scenes. The use of an obviously home built 6 inch Newtonian reflecting telescope assembled with plumbing fixtures didn't add to the credibility of the film. Generally entertaining, well written and directed, and for the most part, well acted. Well worth the price.
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