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The Gods Must Be Daring
A priceless statuette "Dancing God" is transfered from Africa to France. Scoundrels of all stripes are dreaming of steeling it. The most clever of them are trying to replace the original with the copy. Chases, adventures, breathtaking stunts, shootouts - life is not worth a penny, when the priceless treasure is on stake.
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Plot Summary
A group of aliens crash-lands on Earth and their ship is taken by a greedy collector. They must team up with a group of adventurous kids to retrieve their ship and travel back to their home planet. Along the way, they learn about friendship and the human spirit.
Critical Reception
The Gods Must Be Daring received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was criticized for its weak plot, poor special effects, and uninspired performances. However, some found it to be a charmingly silly adventure film for younger viewers.
What Reviewers Say
A bewilderingly low-budget sci-fi comedy.
Plot holes abound, but it's a harmless romp for the very young.
The special effects are remarkably poor, even for its time.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available generally point to it being a forgettable, low-budget B-movie with little to offer beyond a simple premise.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a very limited budget, which is evident in its production values and special effects.
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