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First Men in the Moon

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First Men in the Moon (1964)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:4

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6.1/10

Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins

Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy

Synopsis: As a team of United Nations astronauts are planning an upcoming moon mission, they are approached by an elderly man who recounts a trip he took to the moon 65 years ago (in 1899) and was attacked... As a team of United Nations astronauts are planning an upcoming moon mission, they are approached by an elderly man who recounts a trip he took to the moon 65 years ago (in 1899) and was attacked by "Selenites," a race of ant-like beings that dwell in caverns of crystal. Based on the story by H.G. Wells and featuring the magical special effects work of Ray Harryhausen. [More]

Starring: Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Erik Chitty

Starring: Edward Judd, Martha Hyer, Lionel Jeffries, Erik Chitty, Peter Finch

Director: Nathan Juran

Director: Nathan Juran

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Never mind how Cavorite works or whether jumping about on the moon (with wires visible) wearing only a diving suit and no gloves is really a good idea.... [It] remains a delightful B-movie charmer ... that's still endearing and entertaining.

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04/05/06
Mark Bourne
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A heavy slog.

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Dennis Schwartz
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One of the most completely satisfying of all sci-fi films.

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