The Market Says It All

I just watched this film, and - considering its budget and time constraints - it is enjoyable enough, although not extraordinary in any way. The best elements are the color (which struck me as interesting), the Martian costumes, and the sets, and the generally stronger role of women than is seen in many 50s Sci-fi films; I am always tickeled by a woman scientist being asked to make coffee for her male compatriots in these things. Cameron does a credible job with limited material. It was an easy viewing. The DVD I had showed a damaged film, with numerous scratches and skips, but not to a truly aggravating level for me. The extra of Cameron being interviewed on a local Santa Monica late-night horror/sci-fi show was quite charming, and - as the host kept noting - Cameron was a good sport about his less-than-illustrious career, being quite generous with his comments upon those he worked with "in the trenches" and geuninely humorous. He speaks about working with Mario Bava, and - as is usual with the actors that did his films - has nothing but praise for this great director. As a package, an enjoyable afternoon was had.

Great post! Like FTM and would have liked to have seen the next sci-fier from this studio(unfortunately cancelled!).