MARS ATTACKS was Absolutely Insane...

[@robertanderson6929]

Fun fact. For years Tim Burton claimed that due to criticism of him killing off Jack Nicholson's Joker in his original Batman, Burton cast his friend in two different parts so he could kill him TWICE. In reality, Nicholson was eager to play multiple parts and at one time suggested Burton cast him in ALL of the parts. Burton settled upon two.

[@honilock577]

RELEASE THE NICHOLSON CUT! I wanna see him as the chihuahua

[@PsychosisCandy]

I want to see him as the weird alien lady with the big hair.

[@yourmomlovespenis]

This fact isn't fun

[@cartooncritique6625]

@@PsychosisCandy Same. 😆

[@MontanaVigilanteExplorer]

I have to admit that I did not recognize Nicholson at first ... oh, the feeling of I KNOW THIS GUY was almost painful. No, no phone or internet to quickly check and what da hell did I know? The Of COURSE! moment was priceless. Same with the whole dang movie; very well done.

[@sentientshoebox6113]

Finally, elvis talks about his heritage. It's so nice to see Martian culture in mainstream media

[@erikscream]

Edited and not funny, should’ve just deleted the weak ass comment tbh

[@XanderZ0ne]

THIS MOVIE IS AN ABSOLUTE CLASSIC FOR ME!!

[@amykay210]

YES !!!!

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Exactly.

[@GodSUCCulus]

Same bro. Good childhood memory watching it with my dad.

[@willthescrub5753]

@@GodSUCCulusSame bro same

[@SabaSabanashvili]

Same but idk why 💀👌

[@Fudge_bc]

The reason they gave Brosnan a pipe was because, in the era they're portraying, scientists/doctors in real life and in media always had pipe perpetually hanging from their mouth. It's a trope kinda like how a mechanic is always covered in grease and wiping his hands on a rag, or how all baseball players chewed and spat tobacco, or a farmer always had to have a pitchfork in one hand or be riding a tractor, or that a secretary is always filing her nails, etc. Now that I think about it, there's like a gillion mini tropes like that. Feel free to add on.

[@ArturGlass.C]

Teachers and Professors re-adjusting their glasses on their head or cleaning them. They're always doing stuff with their glasses.

[@ArturGlass.C]

Also gas station employee with a cap reading a magazine.

[@deanchur]

As a bartender myself... Bartender always wiping a glass with a towel.

[@undeadarmy19]

There was something I noticed when re-watching Dexter last week. It usually happens when 2 characters are dating and one is about to break-up with the other one. The other one will come in and talk a bunch, usually in a good mood, while the one that's about to deliver the bad news is just sitting there not saying anything. Then, after they deliver a bunch of lines, all while the character sits there without responding the whole time, the other character finally slows down and asks something like "whats wrong". Seriously, it happens like 4 times in Dexter lol. Also, one thing that always cracked me up, and you mostly see it in cartoons or animated films/shows, is how when you see two people who look a lot alike, they're trying to tell you that these two are husband and wife, not brother and sister.

[@gur262]

​@@undeadarmy19 Dexter is a great show to catch the seasons as they came out but not for binge watching for sure, with Dexter's repetitive relationship drama. Wish they had him learn to casually hookup and think that's easier fora while or something with Deb s.shaming him

[@Dirvinator]

As a kiwi who lives on the North Island of New Zealand, I can confirm that it was indeed sunk by Martians back in the 80's. Took a while to dig it back up again.

[@richardsutherland1645]

As another kiwi on the north island i can confirm this comment is true

[@onat7697]

Woah how did you shovel all that water

[@pressplayulysses]

​@@onat7697 pure spite

[@Daminenem]

Maui was working overtime that day.

[@haroldthaf]

Fun fact: To bring the island back they also had to drain the ocean a little bit.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

The Martians having their minds blown by the country folk song is just brutally cheesy, and it's just a beautiful way to end the invasion. _Mars Attack_ feels like a love letter to the invasion film genre that makes Ed Wood proud.

[@contortionyx]

Think you're spot on with Mars Attacks being a love letter. Tim Burton loves strange and cheesey lol. Don't quote me on this, but I think Tim Burton also directed a film about Ed Wood too.

[@valentincelestite9861]

@@contortionyxHe did and it came out the same year as Mars Attack

[@Dethectic]

Now there is a name I haven't heard in ages.. Ed Wood

[@LyleVSXyle]

It was cute to hear the same song in Asteroid City after the alien landed

[@kittycatmeowmeow963]

​@@contortionyx He did. It's my #1 favorite Tim Burton movie (and 1 of my favorite movies of all time). This movie is 2nd place.

[@QuinTooEpic]

When the aliens put the laser a mere inch from the grandma was such an amazing scene. They were going to absolutely demolish her existence.

[@gelusvenn5063]

And they were *incredibly* excited for it! Apparently those giant brains are 95% whatever part of the brain is used to be cruel. XD

[@QuinTooEpic]

@@gelusvenn5063 lol exactly, acted like it was gonna be the best thing ever 😂

[@stephengrigg5988]

13:56 One is leaning on his knees for a good view, the other is rubbing his hands together absolutely giddy😂 They're like minions, but with real violence and consequences

[@Leiska27]

I remember seeing this on the TV as a small child and my dad desiding it was time to go to bed right after the aliens had vaporized everyone. So for years thats how I thought the movie ended.

[@marlenedabbert4813]

THIS IS EXACTLY MY STORY WHAT THE HELL, ARE YOU ACTUALLY ME?? 💀

[@marioboi323]

My mom put this movie on for me once. I don’t remember it, but she told me it scared me and. I feel like it probably wasn’t the Martians themselves, but rather the “nice planet. We’ll take it” scene.

[@jimberjamber8540]

I'll always appreciate the War of the Worlds trope of the aliens dying from our germs being turned into Slim Whitman yodeling.

[@justaguyonyoutube4592]

Being honest though, I’d take the Martians from War of the Worlds over the Martians from Mars Attacks.

[@jaykilkenny5727]

Slim: When I'm calling you-uuuuuuuu 🎶 Martians: 🤯

[@kellychuang8373]

Though then again germs killing off is nothing new and for the original source this is based on the story would be way ambitious considering the invasion of Mars anyway look that up.

[@lanathebeholder9813]

The Nitrogen thing is actually pretty accurate. The Nitrogen in our atmosphere is triple bonded and it would be super inefficient to breathe in. Some sort of catalyst that allows the nitrogen in the air to be more easily accessible is logical sci-fi mumbo-jumbo.

[@BrianaCunningham]

I've seen Mars Attacks countless times. It's so fun. I always loved how they made the fake human lady sway and glide when she walked.

[@orionterron99]

Thar scene is where I knew I wasn't watching a movie, I was experiencing art.

[@AlfredSoul]

Even though it's honestly quite nonsensical, for me it is the epitomy of 50 years of alien attack movies in one, like a meta-analysis. Everything is in it and it's just so bizarre, you can't help but be entertained.

[@Hepheat75]

I like how the movie just embraces its wacky nature instead of being overly edgy and serious.

[@CsStoker]

Mars Attack terrified me when it came out, I was like 5 years old and my elder sister was a daredevil that loved to watch tapes not for our age when our parents were out

[@L16htW4rr10r]

I watched the movie when the aliens did the massacre and I was scarred/traumatized for life. I don't know if I have the bravery to watch again

[@jasonvorhees7853]

I too share that pain

[@TansecnPoe]

Yup same, cried to my parents that the aliens would get me.

[@talia7883]

Same, I walked in on my dad watching it when I was 6 and it terrified me for years 😂

[@melissam4954]

We share in our trauma 😅 I watched many movies in early childhood that were not age appropriate but this one and a kind of obscure Australian horror movie were the only ones that stuck with me.

[@itsmaxmikell]

unironically one of my favorite movies of all time

[@L0rdskullz]

My dad called me one of the Martian’s when I was a baby. “Don’t run we’re your friends” was my catchphrase 😂

[@Swedeinaboonie]

My parents had to hide the VHS of this from me cause I would watch it so much. Such a good movie

[@marioboi323]

Nice

[@AnEvilSunBro]

My childhood summed up into one simple image: lady head - chihuahua body. So much yes.

[@blackgirlrockie3471]

YES THE Chihuahua BODY!

[@sfx.1355]

I consider this my first body horror experience

[@mishakensinger9454]

i thought you were going to make a gag about "being in Parump" in your car and then YOU ACTUALLY WENT THERE lmao the commitment to the bit is unbelievable

[@Wolfbane382]

I remember seeing this on the big screen when Dollar Theaters were around. Along with Death Becomes Her, Stay Tuned, and The Mask.

[@pokechimp1544]

I love the mask, the best instance of cgi making cartoons come to life

[@Wolfbane382]

Highly Agreed!

[@marioquinoz7199]

Death becomes her is a 10/10 movie literally the best

[@NoahGooder]

the mask is actually really well done

[@whill0216]

I love! Stay tuned, I watch it about every time I stumble on it. A childhood favorite for me for sure.

[@jiujitsuluvr3434]

Omg, i love this movie. It to me is the perfect blend of comedy and tribute to the classic horror movies. The nods to all the classics. I remember watching dr strangelove in a film class and then realizing the war room set in mars attacks was designed to look like it. Just an absolute masterpiece

[@Chrisyork1989]

This movie and Ernest Scared Stupid were the only movies my brother and I ever rented from Blockbuster growing up.

[@TheBasketballArchivist]

The clown in the ship is a nod to Killer Klowns from Outer Space - another campy horror SciFi comedy from 1988 that was part of the inspiration.

[@fatcat1]

How can something from 1988 inspire something based on cards from the 60s?

[@ChrispyDubstep]

@@fatcat1 Time travel

[@acornsjaguar]

Killer Klowns From Outer Space another masterpiece.

[@Danie1_l]

I’m ashamed that I use tae believe this movie was the actual PEAK of human imagination and we would never get another perfect movie like this for thousands of years

[@Zeylo89]

the humor etc of this movie are still good imo it's a bit goofy 90's humor, but not bad at all

[@mikesaler1038]

No shame nec imo, there hasnt been anything as wildly creative since then!

[@DiabloTommaso]

If you think about it this movie is fun and they took the idea from collectible cards (those are insane as well look them up). Give me this movie over the endless marvel movies

[@kismetr1795]

It is.

[@Umbasa0nion]

When they meet and they attack because the song says “ack ack ack”. It’s so so good.

[@DragonLawyer]

The scene where they blew up a donut shop was filmed in Burns, KS. It is still talked about to this day because there is nothing going on in Kansas.

[@kenjin9388]

as a kid this scared the shit out of us, this and that buffy episode of the sound creeps caused us to just blast music 4 like 2weeks

[@robbo5182]

14:25 well atleast half of us actually got on the map this time. If you know what New Zealand looks like and there’s a map of the world in a film your watching then keep an eye out for us, there’s a 30% chance we’ll be on it 😂

[@youtubeletmeintoyoutube4580]

Love this movie. Remember being a kid and not being too sad about Jack black’s character but definitely being scandalized that SJP and PB didn’t survive after making it so far

[@francescatamburri4044]

in the museo of cinema in Turin there was a Tim Burton's exhibition. In the Mars Attach wing there were stop-motion puppet of the alien, apparently all the alien scenes were supposed to be in stop-motion but it turn ot to be too expensive and they opted for the CGI.

[@Kackpuh]

11:00 We know from Prince Andrew that he specifically forbade security to search his prostitutes, or even question them. Even when the women were apologetic, he threatened staff to fire them. So that part is extremely realistic.

[@MaliciousGrim05]

2:13 on the topic of 'kinda strange' coincidencs involving this movie, I too watched this a few times with my family as a kid and the scene shown just before this timestamp mentions that it's May 11th. May 11th is my birthday, somehow I must've never noticed the date in that scene before.

[@LizzyKoala88]

That movie is such a fever dream 😂

[@carlosarmandovegavazquez7038]

I think my favorite character is the general played by Rod Steiger. "Annihilate. Kill! Kill! Kill!" He cracks me up every time.

[@pokechimp1544]

The things on their faces might be waddles, like the ones turkeys have.

[@xx-sof-xx]

No they are balls

[@favoritemustard3542]

Balls. Ack ack!

[@neansath]

I remember telling the premise of this movie to my grandma and I got a lecture about the end of times.

[@andruwowen8485]

W H A T ?

[@rmj8905]

There's Christians who believe that aliens are actually fallen angels (demons). So it's not that surprising that she would go into that.

[@NoFace-ke9pc]

Well in her defense it has been 2000 years and christ is supposed to be back any day now lol then the Armageddon commences after the rapture where all the good folks leave and the rest of us get to fight demons till we die or something. If I believed in that I would not be fucking around. Your grandma's a G. She's ready to battle.

[@rmj8905]

There's Christians who believe aliens to be demons so that's not surprising.

[@rmj8905]

@@andruwowen8485 There's Christians who believe aliens are actually demons, so her reaction is not that surprising.

[@ahmedelkashef]

I was terrified while watching this at the cinema, I loved it.

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

I absolutely LOVED this movie. It's such a riot! It's definitely a classic and one of my favorite movies of all time! I actually live in Pahrump and I didn't know it was filmed. Now Pahrump is known for 2 awesome things! Art Bell and Mars Attacks . Pahrump is definitely a simple town and very unique. We bought land here and we're building a house. I can't believe you didn't even mention the Chicken Ranch! It's the closest legal brothel you can go to when visiting Vegas. Pahrump is a bit of a rebellious town and many things that are illegal in most citeia you can get away with here.

[@montyanderson1257]

LETS FUCKING GO I LOVE THIS MOVIE 😭😭

[@woodjohnn]

This movie was an underrated gem

[@timothyedward2650]

If you haven’t seen this movie then your not a child of the 90s

[@nemmie]

Thanks for that vid. I'd forgotten how much I LOVE Mars Attacks. It's so silly. I love how the VFX team followed Dolly Parton when she said, " it costs a lot of money to look this cheap" ACK! ACK!

[@kolonarulez5222]

As a child with unsupervised tv access I put this on because it said comedy. After the touchdown scene I was terrified but felt cool like seeing something you're not supposed to. I kept waiting for the good guys to start winning and then at the presidential bunker flag my folks came home and I had to change it before they saw. For years that was the ending for me as I was too frightened to see again. Now I cannot get enough of this cinematic masterpiece and wish they adapted Dinosaurs Attack!

[@hiddengnome]

Dude... Helicopter + speakers... Apocalypse now...

[@miserablebrian]

They clearly shoot the ones with their glass helmets on in the movie and they are bullet proof. You gave us the ONE example in the whole movie of one getting shot without the glass helmet on.

[@miserablebrian]

@TheSefk I specifically remember a scene where the aliens just stand there being shot with absolutely no reaction.

[@ms.peregrine]

I watched this movie SO much as a kid! It was really fun, campy, and darkly humorous. There were so many famous actors in this movie too, which is pretty wild.

[@uuyjuy5971]

Dinosaurs attacks! (another Tops trading card series) was also really graphic and cool. Recommend checking that out too if you’re not aware of it

[@mattheffelfinger8263]

Most people aren't. Found the lore when I heard of the Dinosaur Devil or "The Supreme Monstrosity" 😆 wished we got that movie. Or maybe a crossover like they did later on.

[@jimmyrocha8417]

I love showing this to someone and trying to keep the straightest face possible while they are drowned in confusion lmao

[@V19XX]

When it came out, my parents took me to see it at the cinema, which the was very expensive. Not even 5 mins after the first alien showed in the screen, we had to leave because I started crying uncontrollably lol. Best childhood trauma 😂

[@MsTropic1]

YES!!!! you have no idea how excited I was when I saw this! I've been asking you to do this movie forever! Thank You!!!!! 👽

[@brunospfc8511]

I like how nasty the Aliens are....they dont give a sheat !

[@cronid9623]

My brother and I watched this film almost every day for a whole year back in the late 90's. Pretty much wore the videotape out. What a classic. Also, props for the Perfect Dark music! Great choice.

[@AllisonMiller30]

I was reminded of this movie when I saw Shania Twain at some recent award show and she had this leopard print dress and a crazy wig. She could barely move in it like the lady in the movie.

[@andregameiro1705]

Long time watcher, first time commenting, but I had to this time. Big fan of the movie, but never knew it originated from some weird cards way back! And love the effort you put to the video actually going to Pahrump just to come back was too funny. Keep up the great content!

[@adampellett4917]

Love the style of Tim Burton. Dark imagination and creativity with darkness. It’s very disappointed that it didn’t make a bundle. Also it’s like a MAD magazine version of Independence Day. It’s practically hilarious with a B grade sci-fi adventure concept. Great review.

[@SirNinjaSantos]

Dude!! Your review just made this movie better!! I forgot how ridiculous this movie was. Gonna watch right now!

[@peterquinn7878]

Wow, I still have the film on Laserdisc! I love the opening scene, with the stampede of burning cattle - it’s one of Tim Burton’s most surreal images.😼👍

[@Anjin-qg3ie]

Fun fact. Tim Burton bought topps back in the early 90s. This movie was originally going to be from the other old school cards called dinosaurs attack. However it would have been far too expensive, and they didn't want to be lumped in with the still huge Jurassic Park. The dinosaurs attack cards are even more gory, and awesome.

[@JaePlay]

ACK ACK.... ACK ACK ACK!!!! also love the brief scene Jack Black's character was alive.

[@honilock577]

When I first watched this movie I thought Michael J Fox would be the main character. That went far 😂

[@Habanero_Chi]

“ Tom jones. Yeah, Tom jones is in this movie” 😂😂😂😂 @3:45

[@camacho7347]

For those curious I would also look into the small card collaboration of Mars Attacks and Dinosaurs attack

[@kevlarvest7375]

Wanted to jump in at the start, Dredd wasn't the only comic crossover. I own all 4 issues of Mars Attacks Image (comics) where heroes like Spawn, Witchblade, Savage Dragon, The Maxx, and many others team up to fight the alien threat. It was cool as hell.

[@zacharyscott6779]

Tom Jones is a famous attraction in Vegas. Its pretty much the only place he plays so with so many scenes in Vegas, the writers probably figured having Tom in there was fitting 😂

[@Mark.Taylor.]

I assure you that anyone that went into see that movie when it came out understood that it was a wacky comedy and not a documentary.

[@BrettDMaynard]

I finally feel like a Big Doink! 😭

[@Nickknows00]

Please review ‘A Boy and His Dog’ such good satire and the ending is so perfect

[@aquariandawn4750]

Definitely an overlooked movie. There should be mods for it in the Fallout games.

[@187mrsmith]

Bro idgaf wat nobody say this movie 🔥 This probably would be what happened if aliens came here 😂😂

[@jennifersparks5939]

There was a point in my life where I confused independence day and mars attacks and thought that will smith conquered the aliens with yodeling. I was a grown ass adult too so I can't blame it on being a kid.

[@keinlieb3818]

I don't care what anyone says. I saw this movie when I was 16, it's still awesome today. It was meant to be super silly and make you say "Are you serious?". Filled with grade A actors that just had fun with a film. 9/10 easy

[@pkvanderzee6226]

8:45 This is why we would have to decide to make a funny silly movie instead....(btw Great image I love it)

[@ZachC18]

Hell yeah new ooompaville vid dropped!

[@senritsujumpsuit6021]

huh

[@commentary2378]

I can't believe you did a video on this movie! This was one of the most memorable standalone movies of my childhood

[@touhoutrash2436]

0:04 that dog looks ok to my my Elvis The Alien!

[@x3dfritz0]

Definitely a classic. Gave me nightmares as a kid but as an adult i can appreciate it for what it is

[@lisaleonard9874]

This movie is crazy but always makes me laugh

[@Cristopher.C]

16:32 I only now learn that the gremlins from the movie are aliens?! I thought they were chinese demons or something D:

[@user-hs9jx6wj9d]

This movie blessed us with the iconic look, that inspired Juno Birch diva 💗💙👽💙💗

[@marcuscarana9240]

The thing about this movie is that it satisfies the entertainment aspect perfectly while at the same time having a plot so absurd, it's really an absurd movie. But highly entertaining and fun to watch. Even the way the humans won is absurd. A song that triggers a super aneurism to all martians but an absurd plot needs an absurd solution.

[@Gref-sh2ls]

I love women

[@samkj1953]

Me too

[@ConsciousRobot]

Simp

[@british_fellow-yo9gz]

I love dudes

[@davidtaylor7910]

@@british_fellow-yo9gzjeff

[@derpoltergeist8265]

I love that movie! I know it's not deep, but it's just so much fun.

[@moggers335]

0 views in 10 seconds Elvis is washed

[@TheMajor8478]

Why do I suddenly keep seeing this exact comment everywhere? What is this new nonsense?

[@moggers335]

@@TheMajor8478 this guy doesn't get it

[@TheMajor8478]

@@moggers335 solid explanation. Really shows your intelligence. Obviously nobody else does either.

[@sauce23d]

Bro this man actually went to a place in the movie real quick talk about nobody is doing this or going this extra mile for content just thank you brah I appreciate the effort

[@zanygamerx]

I was born in 95, and this was one of the first movies i had ever seen. I was young enough where certain things about this movie scared me. However, those things went away closer to the end. This movie was one of the few times i was scared and laughed my ass off in the same experience. This movie is a classic and one of my fondest family memories.

[@actionvestadventure]

I think Tim Burton just wanted a movie where he could kill off big named stars on screen hehe.

[@dielytra]

We just named a baby chick after you when my friend asked. It is a silkie and just hatched with the loudest voice. Wishing the best to little Elvis.

[@donnydarko47]

this movie is so CAMP i LOVE it, the alien robot lady gliding in the white house, iconic

[@franciscolaurean8550]

When I watched a quiet place I said the aliens better not have a weakness like the aliens in Mars attacks😭

[@Squarry]

Man this video unlocked a core memory in my brain. I used to absolutely love this movie as a kid

[@cinemahorizon5109]

This movie is the definition of "so bad its good"

[@DSzaks]

Saw this movie as a kid and thought it was absolutely hilarious. It's clearly a parody of alien invasion movies like war of the worlds and doesn't take itself seriously about anything. It makes no sense but that's ok, because it knows it doesn't, and it knows that you know it doesn't, and its just having fun and doing w/e it thinks will make you laugh. I think Burton must have had an absolute blast filming this, and was probably high as fuck the entire time. It's great!

[@Anjin-qg3ie]

This movie is a perfect example of my philosophy. The lower the RT score, the more exited I am to see it. This is one of my favorite movies and card series of all time. P.s, idw also did an X-files and ghostbusters cross over. "Watching it more critically now". Well that's your problem right there. I would watch this over ANY Marvel movie.

[@wasdwasd609]

I watched this as a kid. The lady + the weird sounding "Ack, Ack, Acks" really creep'd me out. Not the murders or the woman with the dog head, but the reverberated acks and tall lady lmao.

[@Neru619]

This is a certified classic. This was hands down one of the best movies ever released.

[@Gdub33]

The aliens in this really freaked me out when I was a child. And the mars attacks pinball machines are my favorite! I had one of those growing up as a kid.

[@bryce5912]

This is a childhood movie for me,and now its a classic/sunday movie for me n my partner,so happy you are talking about it. Thanks for all the content Elvis

[@CrespinMontoya]

It’s the suits that make them bulletproof

[@stephengrigg5988]

15:00 That was Jim Brown playing that character, an all-time great running back in football. It's just funny to me because this movie came out in 96 and that role was clearly intended for OJ originally EDIT: and upon further research, one of the little kids that helps stop the aliens is played by Ray J... as in Kim K and Ray J. Just some oddities here

[@thegodfather2322]

This movie absolutely traumatised me as a kid. I couldnt sleep for days

[@MysteryD]

My Grandmom took a trip with her friend to Vegas and stayed at the Luxor, like 30 years ago. I haven't heard someone say Luxor since we talked about her trip back then. She passed in 2019, what a great lady she was.

[@613aristocrat]

I watched this movie when it went free on KZbin. No regrets. It was like a bunch of skits tied together with a throughplot of alien invasion. Totally up my alley humor wise.