I'm not quite sure what to say about Mars Attacks!, which is obviously the work of a deranged genius. When Tim Burton's twisted alien invasion comedy really works, it's breathtaking and hilarious in equal measure. And when it doesn't work, it's just dull....read the complete Mars Attacks! (1996) review at Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Tim Burton has once again succeeded in making another film weirder than those currently in his portfolio (which includes such movies as Batman, Batman Returns, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and one of my favorites: Edward Scissorhands). This time he...read the complete Mars Attacks! (1996) review at The Reel McCoy (Patrick McCoy)
Jack Nicholson is great in this. It has lots of star power. And the aliens are so sadistic its funny they are like little kids pulling the legs off of flies. If you want a good laugh and like Tim Burton dark comedy watch this one. ...