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When Worlds Collide

Planets destroy earth!

1951 · 1h 23m · G Drama, Science Fiction
Directed by Rudolph Maté

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When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about building a rocket so a few selected individuals can escape to the planet.

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This probably looks about as stodgy now as it did back then.

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
Fresh

Top honors for this inter-planetary fantasy rest with the cameramen and special effects technicians rather than with performances of the non-name cast.

Variety Staff, Variety
Fresh

Mr. Pal barely gets us out there, but this time he doesn't bring us back.

Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Fresh

George Pal's production is better remembered for its apocalyptic special effects than for the perfunctory dialogue, but the gripping story keeps you watching.

Time Out

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