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After a Japanese town is totally destroyed, the military arrive to investigate. They encounter a giant robot that is decimating everything in its path. A dome appears out of the ground and a group of scientists are invited to meet the alien Mysterians from the planet Mysteroid. The Mysterians have come in peace; all they ask humanity for is three-square kilometers of land and the right to interbreed with Earth women to repopulate their species. Outraged at such a suggestion, humanity declares ware on the Mysterians. Special features include original trailer and photo gallery. A classic of Japanese sci-fi, THE MYSTERIANS combines the alien invasion and kaiju (giant monster) sub-genres. When the military investigates the puzzling disappearance of an entire village, they uncover the culprit, an enormous robot. They also encounter the alien Mysterians, who have left their own decimated planet seeking asylum on Earth. All they ask is a portion of land...and some Earth women to repopulate their species! Incensed, the people of Earth declare war on the Mysterians, which leads to the revelation of the aliens' sinister secrets. However, Earth stands little chance against the technologically advanced beings unless a group of scientists can come up with a super weapon to use against them. THE MYSTERIANS was the first widescreen and color film made by the Toho studio, and was directed by Ishiro Honda, who directed many kaiju and sci-fi films, including the first GODZILLA. Among the many highlights is an acclaimed score by Akira Ifukabe. Mysterians Reviews: "Its space-age visuals and colourful design anticipate the spectacular fantasies Honda would go on to make for Toho in that decade..."
-- Ken Hollings, Sight and Sound Mysterians | List Price | $19.95 (You save $6.36) | | Studio | Media Blasters | | Orig Year | 1959 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  8780  | | CD Universe Part number | 6797905 | | Catalog number | 502 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 01, 2005 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Also Known As | Chikyu Boeigun | | Running Time | 88 Minutes | | Additional Info | Subtitled | | Movie Details | Color; Digitally Processed; Subtitled |
Mysterians Movie Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   The Mysterians Fantastic!
This film shows no signs of dating, it is still as exciting now as it was when I first saw it, in the late 1950's early 1960's.
Submitted by jjones731 (Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4JN, United Kingdom) 
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Great Sci-Fi
The Mysterians remains as good now as it was when I first saw it.
Submitted by jjones731 (Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 4JN, United Kingdom)
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The Mysterians was a great nostalgia look back at my childhood. I enjoyed these episodes, and this was truly awesome!!!
Submitted by JAM517M (Mahanoy City, PA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  Japanese Sci-Fi Classic
Never has the Japanese population looked so radiantly healthy in this
technicolor production. For 1959, the
special effects are very good, but
end up driving the film toward final
melt-down climax. Some of the lines
are so stilted and abrupt, it's
simply hilarious. It could be more aptly titled: Aliens vs. The Cold War Paranoids
Submitted by khaskoo (Russiaville, IN)
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Mysterians DVD Region 1
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Full Frame -
1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - Japanese
Subtitles - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos
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