I can easily understand the acting nomination, but why for worst special effects? I thought they were actually pretty well made. The only problem I had was that they moved way too slow and robotic...and the space-ship landing. I mean, what was that, a piece of paper being edited into the film to make it look like a space ship was landing?
I have El Sonoma del Torra de Fiero Syndrome. Be happy you don't. Trust me.
Funny that you seemed to wonder why these effects were nominated for a Razzie but then went on to answer your own question.
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I would say that the dodgy effects were deliberate in keeping in context with the films B grade origins and homage to the original. The razzie noms awarded this film were 'tongue in cheek'....like most of them are....some films deserve them. I happen to think the effects in this film are rather quaint and amusing.
shareI don't think the effects were deliberate...they were completely in tune with other movies made by Cannon Films during that era.
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Whose idea was it for the word "Lisp" to have an "S" in it?
Cannon fodder....the kings of 80's crud.
They had probably spent most of their money on Hooper's 'Lifeforce' the year before, which only returned around half of what it cost to make. 'Lifeforce' may have had better optical effects than 'Invaders....', (which was 1\2 the budget of 'Lifeforce') and had it been a smash at the BO, they may have had more money to invest on 'Invaders From Mars'.
Looking at the credits, it does appear that they did have some top name technicians working on this film. They probably did what they could with what they had. I ended up enjoying 'Invaders....' more than 'Lifeforce', which surprised me.....I just accept it for what it is.
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The razors obviously missed the point
The effects were supposed to be reminiscent of the 1950's B films
The razors obviously missed the point
The effects were supposed to be reminiscent of the 1950's B films
The effects weren't bad at all imo, I've seen much much worse
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