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The Universe According to Universal

2002 · 32 min Documentary Science Fiction
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Narrator Rudy Behlmer guides a look through Universal's place in film history as a source of alien visitation, extraterrestrial life, and other Science Fiction staples. The piece further looks at the political and social implications, parallels, and escapism in the movie. The piece spends much of its screen time on how 'It Came From Outer Space' echoed and influenced the genre, its legacy, performances, adherence to Ray Bradbury's source material, 3D photography and presentation, score and effects, and more. This is a quality piece that informs and entertains alike, one that fascinatingly examines the film, and others like it, as both entertainment and echoes of real life.

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Year 2002
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary, Science Fiction
Director David J. Skal
Runtime 32 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The Universe According to Universal is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2002 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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