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Mission to Mars

Actor(s): Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell
Director(s): Brian De Palma
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: PG
Content Advisory: Adult Situations
Movie Release: 2000
DVD Release: 09/12/2000
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Edition: Dual Layered
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, Spanish
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 53 mins
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Total Copies: 10
Genres: Science Fiction, Sci-Fi Action, Space Adventure

DVD Synopsis

Brian De Palma directed this science-fiction suspense story. When the United States sends its first manned mission to Mars, hopes are high for new scientific discoveries, but many of those hopes are dashed when the Mars crew meets an unexplained disaster; three members of the mission are killed, and a fourth (Don Cheadle) loses all radio contact with the Earth. A rescue mission sets out to bring back the one survivor; in the process, they discover that Mars may not be a dead planet after all, and uncover some startling evidence about the fate of their predecessors. The rescue crew includes Gary Sinise, Jerry O'Connell, Connie Nielsen and Tim Robbins. The screenplay was partially by award-winning playwright Ted Tally, who won an Oscar for his adapted screenplay of The Silence of the Lambs. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Actors

Gary Sinise - Jim McConnell
Tim Robbins - Woody Blake
Don Cheadle - Luke Graham
Connie Nielsen - Terri Fisher
Jerry O'Connell - Phil Ohlmyer

Editorial Review of DVD

Brian De Palma's visually stunning but otherwise lackluster science fiction epic Mission to Mars comes to DVD in a crisp, anamorphic, widescreen transfer and 5.1 Surround Sound -- all the better to show off the film's admittedly impressive special effects, which stand out even more due to the flat pacing and performances. Not surprisingly, the disc's best extra features also concentrate on Mission to Mars' technical achievements: the production art gallery, explanations of the visual effects, and the documentary Visions of Mars all provide insight into the film's successful moments. A fairly informative commentary and a trailer complete a surprisingly well-rounded presentation of this rather slight film; though sci-fi fans and FX geeks may find a wealth of entertainment here, most other viewers would be better off renting this piece of the red planet instead of owning it. ~ Heather Phares, All Movie Guide

Member Movie Reviews

Al V. (Bigal) from HOOVER, AL wrote on 10/20/2009...

The crew of a Mars Mission is stranded, then all but one, killed by a mysterious force. When the lone survivor is rescued, the unique part of the movie begins. All in all, give it three stars for some originality and as usual, a good acting job by Don Cheadle. Sinise is also good. Robbins is along for the ride. You like sci-fi? You'll at least want to watch this one once.

Stephen W. (thegreatest) from PORT HURON, MI wrote on 9/6/2009...

This was a fun movie, although a little slow starting out. There is one scene with this nasty wind storm on Mars that was pretty amazing! All in all the movie is pretty forgettable. The acting was good, and great special effects, but little else.

David F. from ACWORTH, GA wrote on 7/29/2009...

This is a terrific movie. Great actors...a little over-acted at times, but believeable. Amazing special effects, compelling story, funny and inventive. NASA sends and expedition to Mars for a site survey and research when something amazing happens but it compromises the mission. I was surprised how cool this movie turned out to be...I'll definitely watch it again.