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The War in Space

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1977 · 91 min Adventure Science Fiction Action
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

The year is 1988, and in the midst of recovering from a near-miss with a large comet, Earth finds that there are much worse matters at hand: the sudden arrival of a strange army of aliens and their fleet of unstoppable warships.

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Original Title 惑星大戦争
Year 1977
Country Japan
Genre Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
Director Jun Fukuda
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (25 votes)

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The film constructs a classic invasion narrative, relying heavily on the practical effects and model work characteristic of its era. It explores humanity's resilience when faced with an overwhelming, existential threat from the stars.

Those who tire of CGI-heavy spectacles may find charm in its tangible, earnest execution. What lingers after the final battle is a nostalgic appreciation for analog sci-fi ambition. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jun Fukuda

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Best enjoyed as a late-night tribute to the charm of practical effects and miniature sets.

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