This quirky science fiction/comedy is a characteristic feature by Tim Burton. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such 1950s and 1960s science-fiction films as The Day The Earth Stood Still and War Of The Worlds. Flying saucers have been reliably seen over the capitals of the world, and the whole world awaits with bated breath to see what will transpire. Among those waiting is the President of the United States, who is assured by his science advisor that the coming aliens are utterly peaceful. This advice is hotly contested by the military, who advices the President to annihilate them. When the aliens land, they are seen to be green, garish, and very cheerful. But appearances prove deceiving when the "friendly" aliens abruptly disintegrate the entire U.S. Congress. This was a rather decent film you probably would only see once. It is also Tim Burton's all-star cast film - Jack Nicholson (in two roles), Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan and Danny DeVito.
This quirky science fiction/comedy is a characteristic feature by Tim Burton. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such 1950s and 1960s science-fiction films as The Day The Earth Stood Still and War Of The Worlds. Flying saucers have been reliably seen over the capitals of the world, and the whole world awaits with bated breath to see what will transpire. Among those waiting is the President of the United States, who is assured by his science advisor that the coming aliens are utterly peaceful. This advice is hotly contested by the military, who advices the President to annihilate them. When the aliens land, they are seen to be green, garish, and very cheerful. But appearances prove deceiving when the "friendly" aliens abruptly disintegrate the entire U.S. Congress. This was a rather decent film you probably would only see once. It is also Tim Burton's all-star cast film - Jack Nicholson (in two roles), Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan and Danny DeVito.
