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First Men in the Moon

Edward Judd (Actor), Martha Hyer (Actor), Nathan Juran (Director), Richard Schickel (Director) | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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H.G. Wells' fantastic account of life on the moon is vividly brought to the screen by special effects master Ray Harryhausen in this amazing sci-fi epic featuring unforgettable extra-terrestrial creatures. The film begins with a team of United Nations astronauts planning an upcoming moon mission. The astronauts are both confused and intrigued by a man (Judd) who claims he, his fiancee and a scientist journeyed to the moon 65 years ago and were attacked by "Selenites," grotesque, human-like ant forms that live in immense crystal caverns. Now it is up to the U.N. team to attempt a lunar landing that could be more horrifying than ever believed possible.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wells would be proud!, July 4 2004
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Reginald D. Garrard "the G-man" (Camilla, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: First Men in the Moon (DVD)
For some reason films with Harryhausen's effects are remembered more for them than they are for the director that helmed them. This adaptation of the Wells novel, directed by Nathan Juran (who had also helmed "The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad") is "lighter" than others of Harryhausen's works in that it relies more on the wonder of space exploration and "what might lurk beyond" than it does monsters and other creations of the imagination. Granted, there are some notable wizardries (the "moon calf" and the Selenites, especially the ruler), but the film benefits from performances by the three principle actors: Lionel Jeffries as the absent-minded "Mr. Cavor", inventor of a solution that enables the trek to the moon, Edward Judd as a penniless playwright that sees the journey as a means to a prosperous future, and Martha Hyer as Judd's fiance' "Kate". The actors make the unbelievable quite believable.

Wonderful set pieces, from an English cottage/laboratory to the eerie yet picturesque moon caverns, are just the right touch for this science fiction fantasy.

Laurie Johnson's score runs the gamut from whimsical (Mr. Cavor's theme) to romantic (the theme for the lovers) to thrilling (the scenes on the moon, especially the confrontation between Mr. Cavor and the Selenite ruler).

Harryhausen has influenced an entire generation of filmmakers and "First Men in the Moon" is a prime example of his greatness.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful sci-fi adventure, April 4 2004
This review is from: First Men in the Moon (DVD)
I was mesmerized by Nathan Juran's science-fiction classic as a child, and have waited years for the opportunity to see it again. When I finally got my hands on the DVD, I was not disappointed. This adventure-filled tale has worn well, and even the dated elements nevertheless retain their charm.

Where to begin spelling out the treasures First Men in the Moon holds? Lionel Jeffries's endearingly eccentric professor? Ray Harryhausen's distinctive animated creations? Laurie Johnson's atmospheric score? Nigel Kneale's witty screenplay? Magnificent, all.

The DVD picture-quality is excellent. For fans of SFX artist Ray Harryhausen there are a couple of nice featurettes, even if the photo gallery is a tad lacklustre.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Old Sci-Fi!, Jan 17 2004
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This review is from: First Men in the Moon (DVD)
I first saw this movie on television sometime around 1965-66, when I was about 10 or 11 years old, and it just made my imagination soar back then. I rank it up there with "The Day The Earth Stood Still", "The Angry Red Planet", and "War of The Worlds" movies. All greats, which I also own! Being on DVD just makes it that much better. While admittedly it doesn't compare to todays special effects, it was really good stuff back then. For those of us whose saw and enjoyed it in our youth, it's very nostalgic. If your an old classic Sci-Fi enthusist, such as I, by all means get it. You won't regret it.
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