Američki predsednik Džejms Del i njegova desna ruka Džeri Ros otkrivaju kako flota letelica sa Marsa kruži oko Zemlje, i nisu sigurni kako se postaviti, s obzirom da se čini kako svi obavešteni imaju različite ideje. Neki bi samo želeli zaraditi, drugi su, pak, oduševljeni mogućnošću kontakta sa drugom civilizacijom, a treće naprosto nije briga. General Deker ne veruje Marsovcima i poziva na borbu, ali je njegov kolega general Kesi puno optimističniji. Upočetku se čini kako su Marsovci zaista došli u miru, ali vrlo brzo se pokažu njihove prave namere - tehnološki daleko unapređenim oružjem žele potamaniti celo čovečanstvo.
Movie Info: This quirky science fiction comedy is a characteristic feature by iconoclastic director Tim Burton, known to moviegoers for Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. The storyline affectionately harkens back to the deadpan sincerity of such '50s and '60s science-fiction films as The Day the Earth Stood Still and War of the Worlds. Flying saucers have been reliably seen over the capitals of the world, and the whole world awaits with bated breath to see what will transpire.
Among those waiting is the President of the United States (Jack Nicholson), who is assured by his science advisor (Pierce Brosnan) that the coming aliens are utterly peaceful. This advice is hotly contested by the military (led by Rod Steiger), who advices the President to annihilate them. When the aliens land, they are seen to be green, garish, and very cheerful. But appearances prove deceiving when the "friendly" aliens abruptly disintegrate the entire U.S. Congress. Hollywood notables appear in vast quantities in roles (and sub-plots) of all sizes in this zany feature.
Directed by: Tim Burton
Produced by: Larry Fisch, Kim Verros, Theresa Rubino
Written By: Woody Gelman, Len Brown
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito
