My Favorite Martian represents the very worst in mainstream American cinema.
My Favorite Martian (1999)
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Reviews Counted:40
Fresh:5
Rotten:35
Average Rating:3.4/10
Consensus: Loud, effects-ridden comedy with no real humor.
Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: The 1960s television series is updated for the 1990s in this computer-effects heavy family effort. Television reporter Tim O' Hara (Daniels) thinks he has the story of the century when he stumbles... The 1960s television series is updated for the 1990s in this computer-effects heavy family effort. Television reporter Tim O' Hara (Daniels) thinks he has the story of the century when he stumbles across a real-life Martian (Lloyd). While trying to gain evidence of the landing, however, the alien moves into to Tim's house, posing as his "Uncle Martin." Tim, Martin, and Martin's talking space suit "Zoot" then find themselves trying to avoid the discovery of their secret by an evil scientist. Look for original TV martian Ray Walston in a small role! [More]
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Christopher Lloyd, Daryl Hannah, Elizabeth Hurley
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Christopher Lloyd, Daryl Hannah, Elizabeth Hurley, Wallace Shawn, Ray Walston, Christine Ebersole, Michael Lerner
Director: Donald Petrie
Director: Donald Petrie
Screenwriter: Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Producer: Robert Shapiro, Jerry Leider, Mark Toberoff
Reviews for My Favorite Martian
There isn't enough nostalgia for the old series to recommend for any beyond the most juvenile mind-set.
An utterly pointless and unimaginative remake based on the classic '60s sitcom...a meteoric misfire
Only the total collapse of Hollywood can save us from a reprise of My Mother the Car.
Walston displays a crisp wit and blithe sense of whimsy otherwise lacking in this loser.
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