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The Martian Chronicles

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 9780792861805
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Dolby, Miniseries, NTSC
ISBN: 0792861809
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 07, 2004
Running Time: 293 minutes
Sales Rank: 3210
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: January 27, 1980

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
From the mind of science-fiction giant Ray Bradbury springs what is perhaps his most epic vision. Capturing mankind s first venture into the colonization of another planet and its tragic first contact with another species The Martian Chronicles is a stunning achievement that will take you from the edge of your seat to the stars.Earth is on the verge of extinction. To survive mankind must find another place to live. But when three expeditions to Mars headed by Col. John Wilder (Oscar®-nominee* Rock Hudson) find suitable conditions for relocation humans pour in by the shipload bringing the old evils of Earth with them! As Wilder begins to heed the lessons of the dying Martian civilization can he save humanity from repeating its doom?System Requirements: Running Time 293 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating: NR UPC: 027616911278 Manufacturer No: 1006989

Amazon.com:
With each passing year, this 1980 miniseries becomes more for those who have read Ray Bradbury's landmark novel. The three-part, nearly five-hour series keeps its brainy science fiction roots; this story (and the 1940s novel) is not about laser battles and exciting action pieces. Bradbury's novel is galvanized by the cold war nightmare: at the end of the 20th century, an earth teetering on world war begins to colonize Mars without much knowledge of the new world. Hard science is left for other stories, and director Michael Anderson (Logan's Run) keeps this retrofitting: for example, astronauts arrive on a breathable Mars in leisure suits. The space travel effects are clunky, but the action on Mars--with Assheton Gorton's geometric sets and simple props--are far more effective. There are Martians there, as the unprepared first Earthlings learn. Later, as the planet is quickly colonized, the remaining Martians are near specters--bringing awe and fear to those they encounter. Master sci-fi writer Richard Matheson (I Am Legend) smartly streamlines Bradbury's episodic stories, giving a central role to Col. John Wilder (played by Rock Huston, leading a plethora of solid, yet B-list actors). For those in love with cerebral science fiction, they can enjoy this dated but curious sci-fi miniseries; for those of think sci-fi began with Star Wars, beware. --Doug Thomas




Rating: - Truth to be Told...
I saw an interview with Ray Bradbury years ago where he expressed his complete disdain for this adaption. ... Read More

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Rating: - The Martin Chronicles
I enjoyed the miniseries when it was first released and enjoyed just as much watching the DVD, I would thoroughly ... Read More

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Rating: - BRING BACK THE OLD SCI-FI
Ray Bradbury was truly before his time. The Martian Chronicles keeps the viewers interest and probes the imagination.. ... Read More

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Rating: - please remake
if any movie should be remade it,s this one with today,s CG it would be out standing. this movie was made for tv years ... Read More

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Rating: - martian cronicles
Ray Bradbury best work,chessy flick but well worth watching,I consider this to be Rays Bradbury best work and recommend ... Read More

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