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Gluttony
05-14-2004, 12:47 PM
MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

A couple of scientists and their mindless female side kick end up at the starting point of the Earth's greatest threat yet, a giant alien succu-bot! The gaint monolith of terror proceeds to glide across the United States devouring energy in it's path and absorbing all of Earth's weapons!

Only in the 50s (and possibly the trippier moments of the 60s) could a gaint card board box be threatening. Despite it's obvious stupidity, this is yet another decent hunk of science drivel from the golden age of film. The movie has some taut action sequences, the characters interesting, there are some wildly engaging sub-plots involving possession, and the alien box is defeated with unexplained techno-babble. Quite the indulgent fair for lovers of video cheese.

TO COOL FOR SCHOOL MOMENT- When the Kronos absorbs the stock footage blast of a nuclear bomb!

6 out of 10

countchocula
05-14-2004, 06:24 PM
I saw this flick's trailer, and it looked devastatingly cool. The "city stomp" scenes are well-executed, the monster is charming in its own little way, and the atmosphere is austere (especially for a creature feature from this era). But that's just the trailer. In actuality, I have no clue what I'm prattling about.

Gluttony
05-14-2004, 08:57 PM
I have never seen the trailer, so I can't tell you how it compares. However, the movie is worth a look. It gets a little sluggish, but you should find enjoyable.

OFF TOPIC

By the way, I went looking for the Funnyman today. I am going to have to order it, but I'm going to see it! thanks for the heads up Count.

countchocula
05-16-2004, 06:26 PM
Awesome. You won't be disappointed.