Drive-In Double Feature: Creation of the Humanoids/War Between the Planets
by Antonio Margheriti, Wesley Barry
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Actor: Don Doolittle, Don Megowan, Dudley Manlove, Erica Elliott, George MilanDirector: Antonio Margheriti, Wesley Barry
Brand: MPI
Producer: Antonio Margheriti
Producer: Edward J. Kay
Writer: Ivan Reiner
Writer: Jack Williamson
Writer: Jay Simms
Writer: Renato Moretti
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 162 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-05-30
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Dark Sky Films
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- Creation of the Humanoids: Following a catastrophic nuclear war, mankind creates a race of blue-skinned androids to assist in the reconstruction of civilization. Disparagingly referred to as "Clickers," the robots grow more intelligent and human-like. To stop their evolution and to preserve their own rule, a fanatical group called The Order of Flesh and Blood is created. Are the robots really man&
DVD Reviews of Drive-In Double Feature: Creation of the Humanoids/War Between the Planets
DVD Review: Creation of...a Great Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
As a devotee of sci-fi, I was rather shocked that I had never seen "Creation of the Humanoid" (COTH) on television proir to about a years ago. I only caught the last 45 minutes of it, but I was so impressed that I immediately bought the dual-movie disc. As with other reviewers, I found the gem to be COTH, with "War of the Planets" watchable only with the sound off. Spaghetti and sci-fi apparently don't mix very well.
COTH, however, was an utterly engrossing film. The atmosphere comes off as more like viewing a stage play than that of watching a movie(a comment made by previous reviewer, as well, I believe), yet it is very effective concept -- somehow lending another layer of "realism" to the conversations. The film's sets are an effective composite of light and dark -- dimly-lit, futuristic-looking cityscape backdrops, in contrast to brightly lit rooms or, in the case of the meeting of "The Order of Flesh and Blood" (...blood works through the ages) speakers under bright spotlights (with connotations of fascism) in front of a dark room of supporters seen only in silhouette.
Much of the wardrobe spoke of a highly-advanced, space-faring humanity -- of order and discipline.
By the way, before I forget, the page for this product states COTH was made in 1962. In fact, the copyright line displayed in the movie says "MCMLX," which is 1960. It is impressive, to say the least, that the dialog for this movie was scripted FIFTY years ago (by Jay Simms). How many people, much less screenplay writers, even thought in terms of the issues addressed in COTH?
The film touches on the issue of the obliteration of achievement by mankind through humanity's ever-increasing dependence on ever-increasingly intelligent and helpful machines. Other ideas explored include the melding of man and machine and what actually constitutes the essence of a person. In the words of Don Doolittle (Dr. Raven), "Who created your creator?" Whether you ultimately view the end of the story as pessimistic or unrealistic will likely be rooted in that question.
Thoroughly watchable and re-watchable -- particularly with friends who remember when sci-fi storylines and dialog of that time meant something on the order of "Attack of the 50-Foot Zombie Crab." Lastly, if you want serious sci-fi without a lot of special effects, then check out The Day the Earth Caught Fire and, to a slightly less serious degree, script-wise (but with a lot of good special effects), When Worlds Collide and Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (Color Special Edition).
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Studio: Mpi Home Video Release Date: 05/30/2006 Run time: 162 minutesBestsellers in DVD
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