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Mission To Mars (2000)

Starring: Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins Director: Brian De Palma Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (314 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
  • Directors: Brian De Palma
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
  • Subtitles: Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Walt Disney Video
  • DVD Release Date: June 4, 2002
  • Run Time: 114 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (314 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00003CWU3
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,449 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #65 in  Movies & TV > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Aliens
    #82 in  Movies & TV > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > Space Adventure
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If Brian De Palma directed Mission to Mars for 10-year-olds who've never seen a science fiction film, he can be credited for crafting a marginally successful adventure. Isolated moments in this film serve the highest purpose of its genre, inspiring a sense of wonder and awe in the context of a fascinating future (specifically, the year 2020). But because most of us have seen a lot of science fiction films, it's impossible to ignore this one's derivative plot, cardboard characters, and drearily dumb dialogue. Despite an awesome and painstakingly authentic display of cool technology and dazzling special effects, Mission to Mars is light years away from 2001: A Space Odyssey on the scale of human intelligence.

After dispensing with a few space-jockey clichés, the movie focuses on a Mars-bound rescue mission commanded by Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise), whose team (Tim Robbins, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell) has been sent to retrieve the sole survivor (Don Cheadle) of a tragic Mars landing. During the sequence en route to Mars, De Palma's in his element with two suspenseful scenes (including a dramatic--albeit somewhat silly--space walk) that are technically impressive. But when this Mission gets to Mars, the movie grows increasingly unconvincing, finally arriving at an alien encounter that more closely resembles an astronomical CGI video game. But this is a $75 million Hollywood movie, and no amount of technical wizardry can lift the burden of a juvenile screenplay. Kudos to Sinise, his costars, and the special effects wizards for making the most of hoary material; shame on just about everyone else involved. --Jeff Shannon



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From the director of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE comes the thrilling, eye-popping science fiction adventure MISSION TO MARS, starring Gary Sinise (SNAKE EYES) and Tim Robbins (HIGH FIDELITY). The year is 2020, and the first manned mission to Mars, commanded by Luke Graham (Don Cheadle, OCEANS 11), lands safely on the red planet. But the Martian landscape harbors a bizarre and shocking secret that leads to a mysterious disaster so catastrophic, it decimates the crew. Haunted by a cryptic last message from Graham, NASA launches the Mars Recovery Mission to investigate and bring back survivors -- if there are any. Confronted with nearly insurmountable dangers, but propelled by deep friendship, the team finally lands on Mars and makes a discovery so amazing, it takes your breath away. MISSION TO MARS is an action-packed rocket ride that will enthrall you with its stunning special effects and keep you on the edge of your seat.

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why on Earth, or, uh, Mars, did this movie get so many negative reviews?!?! This is one of the best Sci-Fi films ever!!, May 16, 2007
By JOHN P. HANSSEN (ventura, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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You would think that the movie being reviewed here was a lame 50's or 70's B movie entitle "Attack of the Killer Blonde Bimbos" or something to that effect. I recently got a chance to view this entire film the other night and all I've got to say is "Man! This is a valuable lesson of not listening to the negative reviews before getting a chance to see the movie!! And, sad to say, this is exactly what kept me from seeing this movie for so long. I made the mistake of listening to all the negative ink about it. I can guarantee you that you will find this film at least very likable. The story is good and so is the acting, even though there may be a couple of hokey parts in the film. Most of it, though, is highly enjoyable and VERY believable. This has to be one best, as well as underrated, sci-fi films ever made. Definitely worth at least one viewing and definitely better than "Red Planet"!

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the film., August 21, 2004
By W Arthur "W Arthur" (Utica, NY United States) - See all my reviews
After having viewed the film at a cinema during its initial release, I purchased the DVD when it became available. I enjoyed the acting, the characters, the CGI, the music and the story. In short, I was entertained. Others have chosen to provide harsh comments. Personally, I enjoyed the film. I happen to be a science-fiction author and I like a good story. Mission to Mars provided that. I don't think Brian De Palma was trying to do anything more than entertain in an appealing way. As far as this reviewer is concerned, he succeeded.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars CINEMATIC EXPLORATION FROM NONE OTHER THAN DE PALMA, January 3, 2004
If you are the typical hormone-besotted male mind in today's audiences that are the target of Hollywood's recent fascination with flying bodies pummeling and kicking each other in air, this movie is not for you.

For the rest of us above the age of consent, director Brian De Palma has created a precious return to the earlier and more enduring cinematic values of humanity. The story is a quantum leap above earlier forms of the genre. A fine, professional cast delivers superb performances in the rendering of the story. It is supported and enhanced beautifully by an excellent music score, and realized in seamless compositing between traditional art, computer graphics and photography.

The story begins at the level of normal interchange between the explorers who are well represented. As we move along with the crew into the exploration of the most interesting planetary neighbor in our solar system, we encounter love, sacrifice, and valor. The result is the achievement of an uplifting and inspiring cinema experience, depicting a somewhat erudite theory that is growing in popularity among many of the scientists of its time. It culminates in the glory of incomparable possibilities.

Highly recommended if you care for discerning cinema!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Definition Of A Good Science-Fiction Film
This movie is an excellent science-fiction film. You can get the synopsis of the film by reading other reviews. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Alexander

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Editorial Reviews, by Jeff Shannon:
"If Brian De Palma directed Mission to Mars for 10-year-olds who've never seen a science fiction film, he can be credited for crafting a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tran N. Bui

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The movie's great came in just in time no scratches of any kind nothing more or less.
Published 4 months ago by Esteban Samaniego

4.0 out of 5 stars Cocktaills, Pompdore hair and Mission to Mars
Another nite of cocktails and MIssion to MArs.

So this film starts out pretty .. the men are all hot and sort of fly boyish.. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Eileen Halladay

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining movie
I enjoyed this movie because of the beautiful scenes of Mars. This movie only works if you can suspend your disbelief for a couple of hours and not take it so seriously. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. C. Johnson

4.0 out of 5 stars Should have done better!
With the budget and the largest set "ever" in British Columbia. Some !0 football field's over all. This film should have been a visual blockbuster. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Movieman

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a perfect movie but very worthwhile
I have read several reviews of this film, including the original Roger Ebert (whom I admire, and who is a huge sci-fi fan) review when the film was released to theaters. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Al Kamieniecki

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice movie
I love this movie because show the near future, I hope we never need to pass for this kind of situation.
Published 9 months ago by Glen Gomez

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and sensitive science fiction-better than most today
I saw this movie on television, so I cannot speak to the DVD quality. On TV it was clear and vivid. The story was substantive, not overly-relying on special effect, although the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by John

5.0 out of 5 stars Have a great ride Jim!
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