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Directed by Tim Burton, Mars Attacks! depicts a large-scale alien arrival that quickly escalates into global conflict. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Jack Nicholson, the film presents multiple perspectives as governments, civilians and scientists react to the extraterrestrial threat. The narrative unfolds through a series of interconnected events across different locations. Från IMDB: Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor.
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Mars Attacks! (1996)
106 min
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.