Harrison Laine - Santa Claus Conquers The Martians

Kiara Strings
21 Dec 201124:00

Summary

TLDRIn this humorous review, Harrison Lane takes on 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians,' a 1964 film infamous for its poor acting, cheap effects, and nonsensical plot. The movie, which combines Christmas and science fiction, tells the story of Martians kidnapping Santa to bring joy to their children. Despite its many flaws, the film's campy charm and unintentional comedy make it an entertaining watch for those who enjoy 'so bad it's good' cinema. Harrison's commentary adds a layer of satire, making it a festive treat for movie lovers.

Takeaways

  • 🎬 The script is a review of the movie 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians', considered one of the worst Christmas movies ever made.
  • 👨‍🚀 The movie combines Christmas and science fiction genres, creating a unique but poorly executed concept.
  • 🧒 The plot involves Martians kidnapping Santa Claus to bring happiness to their own children, who are bored and unhappy.
  • 🎅 The character of Santa Claus is portrayed as somewhat confused and forgetful, not knowing the names of his reindeer.
  • 👽 The Martian characters are depicted as lazy and incompetent, which adds to the movie's comedic yet unintended humor.
  • 📺 The script mentions the movie's poor special effects and acting, which contribute to its status as a 'so bad it's good' film.
  • 🕊️ Despite the movie's flaws, it has a certain charm that makes it enjoyable for those who appreciate campy, low-budget films.
  • 🌍 The movie's setting and scenes, such as the North Pole and Mars, are criticized for their lack of realism and cheap production values.
  • 🔄 The script highlights numerous plot holes and inconsistencies, such as the ease with which the Martians kidnap Santa and the children's escape.
  • 🤖 A robot character in the movie is treated as a toy, adding to the absurdity of the film's premise.
  • 🎉 The review ends with the reviewer, Harrison Lane, humorously summarizing the movie's appeal despite its many shortcomings.

Q & A

  • Who is the host of the video discussing the worst Christmas movie ever made?

    -The host of the video is Harrison Lane.

  • What is the title of the movie Harrison Lane is reviewing in the script?

    -The movie being reviewed is titled 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians'.

  • What year was the movie 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians' released?

    -The movie was released in 1964.

  • What genre does Harrison Lane claim the movie combines with Christmas?

    -The movie combines the Christmas genre with science fiction.

  • What is the initial setting of the movie according to the script?

    -The initial setting of the movie is two children watching TV dressed like aliens.

  • What is peculiar about the North Pole scene in the movie as described in the script?

    -The peculiarity is that the North Pole and Santa's Workshop are not portrayed as secret, and a reporter is present there interviewing Santa.

  • Why do the Martians decide to bring Santa Claus to Mars?

    -The Martians decide to bring Santa Claus to Mars because their children are unhappy and they believe that Santa can bring the spirit of Christmas and happiness to them.

  • What is the role of the character referred to as the 'laziest man on Mars' in the movie?

    -The 'laziest man on Mars' is tasked with taking care of the kidnapped Earth children, which is ironic given his laziness.

  • What is the significance of the toy rocket in the script?

    -The toy rocket is significant as it is an example of the absurdity in the movie, running on real rocket fuel, which is not typical for toys.

  • What is the resolution of the movie according to Harrison Lane's review?

    -The resolution is that the bad aliens are defeated, and the Earth children are sent back to Earth by the Martians.

  • What is Harrison Lane's final opinion of the movie 'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians'?

    -Harrison Lane finds the movie to be one of the worst of all time due to its poor acting, cheap effects, and plot holes, but acknowledges its entertainment value as a 'so bad it's good' movie.

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