Capricorn One

Toho-Towa | Release Date: June 2, 1978

5.3	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 15 Ratings

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JonDocMay 8, 2021

I love this film, it’s one of the all-time great 70s movies if you like science fiction and / or conspiracy theory films this is the ultimate. The script is sharp and witty and sparkles 50 years later, cast and characterisations are conciseI love this film, it’s one of the all-time great 70s movies if you like science fiction and / or conspiracy theory films this is the ultimate. The script is sharp and witty and sparkles 50 years later, cast and characterisations are concise and strong, Every single cast member are brilliant in this movie. Even OJ. I love his ‘birds’ scene. Try and get a good copy and watch this it’s such an interesting film. The cinematography and editing are sublime - this movie has really stood the test of time and still feels fresh and exciting. Ignore all the critics and watch this film. 38? That’s just wrong. Fascinating that this movie seems to have received such poor professional reviews at the time and hasn’t got any user reviews on Metacritic after all these years. Watch and enjoy.… Expand

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Kai82Jun 11, 2023

An interesting thriller that handles a conspiracy theory well. The story is about the first crewed mission to Mars by NASA. Shortly before the lift off the 3 astronauts were removed and brought to a military base in a far off desert. ThereAn interesting thriller that handles a conspiracy theory well. The story is about the first crewed mission to Mars by NASA. Shortly before the lift off the 3 astronauts were removed and brought to a military base in a far off desert. There they were informed that the mission could never succeed because of technical problems and this would practically destroy NASAs founding. They will fake the whole trip and want their support. If they don't agree to help their wife's aka families will pay the price (Their wife's are currently on a plane that will have an accident). I stop here to avoid anything more than the set up but lets say not everything will go as planned. This is an entertaining popcorn movie. I was immersed from start to finish and don't know why this movie is rated so low. I even though of giving a 10/10 to increase the too low rating but this feels forced. The actors fully deliver their roles and I don't see a serious mistake. The sets and effects were good for the time and budget. I like especially the sets for the fake Mars landing. Might not be a masterpiece but is definitely worth watching and remembering. Overall I give an 8/10 and recommendation. It is worth owing even on DVD and I would rewatch it. Bonus knowledge: There is the conspiracy theory that the moon landing was faked and filmed in a studio (in some versions even in Area 51 ;-). The Mythbusters make a really good episode debunking a lot of arguments. My main argument that it was not faked is Russia. They would never let a chance like this to humiliate the USA pass. They had the spy power as they even got the nuclear weapon secrets from the USA without any problems.… Expand

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Zoe9000Feb 9, 2021

I bet the reviews for this film have been scrubbed. I think it's a great film, with a great script (albeit with a few minor plot holes), amazing humour and incredible scenes that you don't even see as convincingly in modern Hollywood. TellyI bet the reviews for this film have been scrubbed. I think it's a great film, with a great script (albeit with a few minor plot holes), amazing humour and incredible scenes that you don't even see as convincingly in modern Hollywood. Telly Savalas just steals the show at the end.… Expand

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etoppAug 20, 2022

Where did America go wrong? Something strange happened in the 1970s. A country that "won" the space race using the power of science took a U-turn. Facts were passe. Myths became fashionable. Maybe man didn't walk on the Moon. Can you hear theWhere did America go wrong? Something strange happened in the 1970s. A country that "won" the space race using the power of science took a U-turn. Facts were passe. Myths became fashionable. Maybe man didn't walk on the Moon. Can you hear the black helicopters circling above? Forget the Kool-Aid - taste the chemtrails baby.… Expand

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