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Target... Earth? (1980)

"Is Earth Worth Saving?"

4.019801h 35mEN
DocumentaryScience Fiction

Directed by Joost Van Rees

Rating

4.0/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

EN

Release

July 28, 1980

Director

Joost Van Rees

Overview

Really strange documentary of Wheeler Dixon production quality on the Tunguska Event and the possibility of it happening again causing an apocalypse (basically a meteor scare film) sprinkled with UFO conspiracy kooks, and other 'professionals', riddled with stock footage of all kinds, freaky moog mu...

Cast

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

Homer The Archivist

Rick Overton

Rick Overton

Ino The Computer (voice)

Carl Sagan

Carl Sagan

Self

Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov

Self

Eugene Cernan

Eugene Cernan

Self (archive footage)

Bernard J. Carr

Bernard J. Carr

Self (as Dr. Bernard Carr)

Frank Drake

Frank Drake

Self (as Dr. Frank Drake)

Ronald E. Evans

Ronald E. Evans

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Target... Earth? (1980), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Really strange documentary of Wheeler Dixon production quality on the Tunguska Event and the possibility of it happening again causing an apocalypse (basically a meteor scare film) sprinkled with UFO conspiracy kooks, and other 'professionals', riddled with stock footage of all kinds, freaky moog music and sound fx, a Dr. Who rip-off end theme, Victor Buono as Homer the Archivist, a philosophical history recorder in a space ship with a HAL 9000 type talking computer named Ino, there's also another space ship with Egyptian looking aliens girls with pasties and see-thru blouses.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Target... Earth?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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