Mission to Mars
Starring
Gary Sinise, Don Cheadle, Jerry O'Connell, Connie Nielsen
Rating
Rating within genre
Rated
PG for sci-fi action
Directed by
Brian De Palma
Written by
Jim Thomas, John Thomas, Graham Yost
Genre
Sci-fi adventure-drama
Film
Color; 1 hr. 53 min.
Date of Release
2000
Filming Locations
Vancouver, BC (Canada)
Synopsis
An expedition is launched to study the planet of Mars...but when the four astronauts encounter catastrophe, another four scientists are sent on a rescue mission to bring back anyone who survived. And once there, they slowly uncover the ancient secret that's been lying in wait since the beginning of the world.
Summary
A pretty cheesy, but somewhat entertaining film, 'Mission to Mars' features an outstanding cast in a silly movie. The set isn't too impressive, though some of the effects definitely have their gripping moments...and the plot had some real highlights (like the mysterious face, which by the way, was really eerie). But in all, the movie was only really saved by such actors as Gary Sinise and Jerry O'Connell, whose acting is always a pleasure, despite all else. Is is a top grade film that you should rush to see? Don't count on it. But would I recommend it? Yeah, if you're in a real science fictional mood...but don't put it at the top of your list. After all, if you're looking for a good Sinise film, there's always Reindeer Games or Ransom.
Notable Quotes
"What's this?" -- Jim
"The genetic structure of my ideal woman." -- Phil
Jim removes an M&M
"My baby!" -- Phil
"What's it now?" -- Jim
"A frog." -- Phil
Reviews
Stygian Films: "Mission to Mars was interesting at some parts, but extremely corny at others. I'd only reccommend it for the awesome cast - Sinise, O'Connell, Robbins, Cheadle, and Nielsen."
E! Online: "...essentially 'Apollo 13 Goes to Mars.'"
Orlando Weekly: "...melodramatic scripting better suited to daytime television."
culturevulture.net: "'Mission to Mars' is not the perfunctory piece of action-packed hackwork one might have expected from the previews. It's more peculiar than awful - though at times, it is awful indeed."
San Jose Mercury News: "Though unapologetically old-fashioned and corny, 'Mission' still has its share of nail-biter moments."
Cast List
Gary Sinise..........................Jim McConnell
Don Cheadle.......................Commander Luke Graham
Jerry O'Connell....................Phil Ohlmeyer
Tim Robbins........................Woody Blake
Connie Nielsen.....................Terri Fisher
Jill Teed...............................Rene Cote
Kavan Smith........................Nick Willis
Peter Outerbridge................Sergei Kirov
Kim Delaney........................Maggie McConnell
For centuries we've been looking for the origin of life on Earth.
We've been looking on the wrong planet....
Also recommended
Red Planet
Space Cowboys
Mars Attacks
Armageddon
Deep Impact
Pictures taken from Yahoo! under "Mission to Mars"