Morons from Outer Space (1985)

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In this partially successful Brit sci-fi comedy, four invading aliens cannot really think their way out of a paper bag, much less conquer Earth with their superior knowledge (apparently also non-existent). Of the aliens, Desmond (Jimmy Nail) is particularly thick-headed and leaves Bernard (Mel… More In this partially successful Brit sci-fi comedy, four invading aliens cannot really think their way out of a paper bag, much less conquer Earth with their superior knowledge (apparently also non-existent). Of the aliens, Desmond (Jimmy Nail) is particularly thick-headed and leaves Bernard (Mel Smith) dangling out in space, Sandra (Joanne Pearce) attracts the romantic interest of British Commander Matteson (Dinsdale Landen), and Julian (Paul Brown) is along for the ride. After this trio causes a traffic snarl when they land on a British expressway, they are first interrogated and then given jobs in showbiz so they can support themselves. This leads to a great rock singing career, which in turn, leads to a U.S. tour -- though this does not equate rock singers and aliens. Meanwhile, Bernard has been saved from his abandonment in space by an unlikely space-wanderer who drops him off in the U.S., where he is put in an insane asylum. Sure enough, when his three companions start their U.S. tour, Bernard escapes and tries to rejoin them. The saga continues on until some sort of very unlikely rescue seems in store. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 27 min.
Directed By: Mike Hodges
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Feb 1, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Aug 19, 2003
Studio: HBO Video

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Bruce B

A Comical Sci-Fi Movie, that kind of Spoofs other Sci Fi Movies, Its kind of like the Scary Movie Films out, more or less comedy about some other films. It seem to me that this movie was directed by two different people. Cause about 1/2 way into the movie it just changed and… More
A Comical Sci-Fi Movie, that kind of Spoofs other Sci Fi Movies, Its kind of like the Scary Movie Films out, more or less comedy about some other films. It seem to me that this movie was directed by two different people. Cause about 1/2 way into the movie it just changed and wasn't as funny. 4 people are out in space they are from the planet Blob I believe and they are human like in everyway except they just are as smart. Anyway 3 of them mistakenly end up in a shuttle and land on earth, that?s where the fun begins. About 1/2 way into the film they go on tour, kind of like a Concert tour, This is when the movie had a sudden change and just wasn't that funny any more. Still all in all its worth a look, your idea of funny is more then likely far better then mine. But I will give it a 3 star rating.
Jason R

Bit of an overlooked Comedy starring Jimmy Nail (Still Crazy) and Mel Smith (The Princess Bride) who belong to a group of four aliens from the planet "Blob" that crash on Earth, and despite the fact that they are human in appearance and genetic make-up. The fact that they… More
Bit of an overlooked Comedy starring Jimmy Nail (Still Crazy) and Mel Smith (The Princess Bride) who belong to a group of four aliens from the planet "Blob" that crash on Earth, and despite the fact that they are human in appearance and genetic make-up. The fact that they are from a distant planet causes a media frenzy that takes the country by storm. The only problem is as the world waits to hear what these other-worldly and super-intelligent beings have to say it is slowly revealed that they are in fact complete morons. While not the best film, it is a look into just how bad the media is and how bad people can be when a small story blows up big, and captures the world's imaginations. Really funny, and underrated Morons from Outer Space is a hidden gem, and if you can find a copy then you may want to check it out.

Cast

            Mel Smith as Bernard

            Griff Rhys Jones as Graham Sweetley

            Paul Bown as Julian Tope

            Joanne Pearce as Sandra Brock

            Jimmy Nail as Desmond Brock

            Dinsdale Landen as Comdr. Matteson

            James B. Sikking as Col. Laribee

            Edward Arthur as Chat Show Host

            Robert Austin as Newscaster

            Tim Barker as Mathematician

            R.J. Bell as Klutz

            Derek Deadman as Man in Car

            Joanna Dickens as Lady Farmer

            Robin Driscoll as Space Pilot

            Roger Hammond as Soundman

            Barbara Hicks as Stenographer

            George Innes as Stanley Benson

            Michael J. Jackson as Scientist

            David James as Policeman

            Tristram Jellinek as Simpson

            Andre Maranne as Trousseaux

            Miriam Margolyes as Lady Scientist

            Billy Mitchell as Commander

            Pierre Olivier Bardet as Jabowlski

            Shane Rimmer as Redneck

            Jo Ross as Lady in Dining Room

            Ronnie Stevens as Hotel Manager

            Shelley Thompson as Nurse Perce

            Des Webb as Eskimo chief

            Ed Wiley as Laribee's Aide

            Thick Wilson as Duty Cop

            Robert Henderson as Diner Customer

            Mark Lewis Jones as Godfrey

            Bill Stewart as Walters

            John Barcroft as McKenzie

            Joss Buckley as TV presenter

            John Clamp as Bobby

            Angela Crow as Woman in Car

            Susan Denaker as Nurse

            Ian East as Scientist

            Graham Fellows as Cipher

            Leonard Fenton as Commissionaire

            Lesley Grantham as Policeman's Assistant

            David Haig as Palatial House Flunkey

            John Joyce as Chief Inspector Miller

            Karen Lancaster as Stanley's assistant

            Lesa Lockford as Nurse

            Pamela Mandell as Mary

            Jimmy Mulville as Motorway Policeman

            Christopher Northey as Whitehall Flunkie

            John O'Toole as Security Guard

            Diane Ricardo as Redneck Wife

            Bob Sessions as TV Presenter

            Peter Straker as Choir Lead Singer

            Harriet Thorpe as Blood Royal Lady

            Peter Whitman as Friborg

            Richenda Carey as Countess Gretel

            David Whitaker as Deputy

            James Taylor as Minister
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