A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from science professor Donald Kessler that the Martians' mission is a friendly one. But when a peaceful exchange ends in the total annihilation of the U.S. Congress, military men call for a full-scale nuclear retaliation.
When a massive Martian invasion fleet arrives on Earth, humanity finds itself in grave peril. The Martians, with their technologically advanced weaponry and gleeful destructiveness, quickly overwhelm global defenses. Amidst the chaos, a ragtag group of humans, including a bumbling President and a wise-cracking scientist, must find a way to fight back against the invaders, whose sole mission appears to be annihilation.
Mars Attacks! was met with mixed reviews from critics, with many finding its humor and over-the-top violence divisive. Audiences were similarly split, some appreciating its cult-film potential and satirical edge, while others found it lacking in coherent plot or genuine scares. It has since garnered a significant cult following.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a fun, campy ride with a distinctive visual style, appreciating its over-the-top humor and the cast's commitment to the absurdity. However, some viewers felt the plot was too thin and the humor didn't always land.
The distinctive "Ack Ack Ack" Martian language was developed by sound designer Randy Thom and was inspired by the sounds of a duck.
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