Is "The Day The Earth Caught Fire" worth buying? (1 Viewer)

[Stefan Pedersen]

I have never seen this film. Is it any good? How is the DVD?

Thanks!

 

[Dick]

You bet! Terrific, character-driven science-fiction film directed by Val Guest ("Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas"). 2.35:1 widescreen is vividly preserved, and includes opening and closing sequences tinted orange for the first time since theatrical showings. Well-acted (by the late Janet Munroe and a wonderful Leo McKern, among others), with athoughtful and intelligent screenplay. Not an action film, but a realistic glimpse at how humanity might handle the possible end of the world (see also the wonderful TWILIGHT ZONE episode, "Midnight Sun" for a similarly-themed story). Guest does a commentary for the disc. A great buy.

 

[SteveGon]

Yes, definitely pick up this disc! I rented it the other day and was amazed at how good a movie it is. I'm planning on picking it up myself asap.

 

[Stefan Pedersen]

Thanks for your replies! I´m buying it!!

 

[John Koehler]

DVD Savant sums up the enthusiasm deserved by this unusual scifi classic:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s248caught.html