Average Rating: 6.7/10
Reviews Counted: 7
Fresh: 6 | Rotten: 1
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Release Date: Mar 15, 1962 Limited
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Average Rating: 3.5/5
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Despite its come-on title, The Day the Earth Caught Fire is an intelligent, disturbing piece of speculative fiction. Through the eyes of British reporter Peter Stenning (Edward Judd), we learn that both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. have simultaneously set off nuclear explosions to test their efficiency. The twin blasts have caused the Earth to go off its axis. The result is a disastrous upheaval in the balance of nature; floods and fires being the principal plagues. With the end of the world
Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.
Mar 15, 1962 Limited
Jun 12, 2001
Universal Pictures
All Critics (10) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1) | DVD (9)
An intelligent low-budget sci-fi doomsday pic.
The premise lends itself to the inspired pandemonium of a Max Ernst
The disaster genre is not generally known for its insights into characters or its clever dialogue, but The Day the Earth Caught Fire is an admirable exception.
Slow, depressing, but convincing sci-fi film
The Day the Moviewatcher Nodded Off
This movie has an excellent plot, but doesn't have a sufficient amount of excitement or good actors. I liked it for the most part, but I wasn't sure about the ending. Overall, it could have been better.
September 5, 2010Super Reviewer
A great movie..interesting story and solid acting..WHAT SETS THIS MOVIE APART IS THE PACING..I HAVE NEVER SEEN A MOVIE MOVE QUICKER..VERY COOL CONCEPT!
September 30, 2008
Super Reviewer
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