

Martians Go Home
Song writer Mark Devereaux accidentally calls millions of green Martians to invade Earth. No they aren't dangerous, just wise-cracking, intrusive, pain in neck, annoyances. No one can escape their distracting influence. It's up to Mark to figure out how they got here, and most importantly, how to get rid of them before they drive everyone crazy!
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Plot Summary
When an estimated 10,000 Martians descend upon Earth, the entire planet is thrown into chaos. These are not invading aliens, but rather obnoxious, loud, and attention-seeking pranksters who delight in making human life miserable. Mark Collier, a struggling artist, finds himself at the center of the pandemonium, attempting to survive and perhaps even find a way to send the unwelcome guests back to Mars.
Critical Reception
Martians Go Home was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be tiresome and its premise underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film's comedic attempts to be more irritating than amusing. Despite its sci-fi premise, it failed to capture a significant following.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's humor is largely considered to be juvenile and repetitive.
- The premise of annoying aliens is not fully exploited for comedic effect.
- Lacks a coherent plot and memorable characters.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Martians Go Home are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's humor and execution. Many viewers found the Martian characters more annoying than funny, and the overall narrative lacking in substance.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Fredric Brown, which presents a much darker and more satirical take on the premise than the movie.
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