Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

Mandeep Tyson The acting in this movie is really good.

monbergski This is a really cracking 50's movie, all of today's monster movies are way to similar in my eye's, this takes you back to a simpler time. and love the stop motion dinosaurs much better than the computer generated one's, admittedly mightn't look quite as realistic, but that's part of the charm too, a really enjoyable way to spend a hour and a half.

O2D Once again, atomic bomb testing has awakened an ancient monster.That's an extremely over used plot device but considering that this came out in 1953, there's a good possibility that this was the first movie to do it.Of course Ray Harryhausen's special effects are awesome.The beast is a rather generic looking lizard but the stop motion animation is top notch.My only problem with this movie is that the entire first half is just the first guy who saw the beast trying to convince other people that it really exists.But as soon he convinces the elderly scientist, you know what that old man is going to do.You should watch this and all Ray Harryhausen movies.

ebiros2 Out of all giant monster flicks made outside of Japan from the '50s, this is probably the one that stands out the most.I'll skip the synopsis since I'm sure people have seen the movie already, and others have commented on it.It's a fantastic movie with very real looking prehistoric dinosaur making its way to New York. It's the first movie of its kind, and is still one of the best. There're very little in this movie that you can point to to say it looks fake which is remarkable for something coming from the '50s. For its ground breaking realism, this movie scores high, and it shows in its popularity still after 60 years.It has already secured its place in the annals of motion picture history, and no doubt its a classic that will be around for a long time to come.

sme_no_densetsu "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" is an atomic age monster movie that includes early special effects work by the legendary Ray Harryhausen. It is usually credited with kick-starting the wave of sci-fi/horror 'creature features' that flourished in the 1950's.The story is loosely based on famed science fiction author Ray Bradbury's story "The Fog Horn". Building on the basic premise of a prehistoric creature awakened from a prolonged slumber, the screenwriters instilled the story with paranoia surrounding the A-bomb.To be honest, the script surprised me with its attention to detail. If the science isn't necessarily completely accurate it's nevertheless convincingly plausible. There are also nuances in the characterization that make this more than just a shallow effects showcase.The cast is far from star-studded but they get the job done. Paul Christian & Cecil Kellaway are particular standouts. Like the script, Eugène Lourié's direction is surprisingly well done. Visually, though, the chief attraction is the special effects work of Ray Harryhausen.Unfortunately, the movie is not without a few flaws, which is hardly surprising given its budget constraints. For one thing, not all of the special effects are up to the same standard (though most are). Also, the movie's end, while satisfying in terms of spectacle, seems almost indifferent in terms of plot. Ultimately, though, "The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms" strikes me as an underrated effects showcase that provides a well-rounded sci-fi/horror viewing experience.