
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Taste attributes: actionadventurescience fictionmonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originalunsavourylightimaginarylinearglossybig & variedsocial commentary
"Ruler of the universe Planet X"
Boxlist takeOtherworldly and wide-ranging: an unsavoury sci-fi film, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like spectacle over intimacy.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
6.9 /10
TMDB · 126 votes
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What lines up
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Setting / scale: Big / varied, where this profile leans small / confined
- Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism
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Synopsis
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
Where this title sits on each taste spectrum
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 1965
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Toho Co.
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











