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1996 · 106 min · PG-13

Mars Attacks!

Directed by Tim Burton · Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Mars Attacks! (1996) is a Comedy film, directed by Tim Burton set in Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas during the 1990s. It runs 106 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A alien invasion, with a satirical and darkly comic tone. The story unfolds through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Danny Elfman
Cinematography
Peter Suschitzky
Cast
Jack NicholsonGlenn CloseAnnette BeningPierce BrosnanDanny DeVitoMartin ShortSarah Jessica ParkerMichael J. Fox

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Washington, D.C.Las Vegas
Setting
UrbanDesert
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Alien Invasion
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
SatiricalDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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