They got just about everything right in the classic 1954 sc-fi: THEM. For us, this film exemplifies story telling in black and white, at a pace, and with superb direction, that few directors could equal. And given that CGI did not exist, they did a pretty good job of the giant ant special effects artwork. It is doubtful they could make such a movie today. It's a bit like the first King Kong, it took years before Jack Black and Naomi Watts could best the original story, with several attempts in between, without CGI. Audiences today expect near perfection, as they should. Which is why the classics are classics, and will remain as stepping stones in the art of silver screen entertainment.
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A very good science fiction movie from the 1950s it's got a good storyline to it and pritty good acting its my type of film i like to watch very good item towards my dvd collection.
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One of the old classic thrillers of the 1950s. Made long before CGI etc. The ants were built to full monstrous size and, for its age, was very effective.
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One of the best of the 1950's 'Creature Features'. In this case giant ants inadvertently created by nuclear power. The scientists and the military are called in to destroy them.
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All good one was a pirate but not a problem, as purchased for a good price, Thanks
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1950's sci-fi at its best ......great nostalgic fun to watch.
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Verry good DVD with good old fashion horror acting and film making.
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Great story and well produced. its actually more engaging then a lot of stuff produced today.
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the sound and picture excellent
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Great classic film one to watch
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