Yes, there is a stranger from Venus, played by the dashing Helmut Dantine. He indicates that Venus is the earthly name for his planet, preparing for the arrival of others from his home. He warns that earth itself is like the unruly younger brother which needs to be disciplined and educated in the dangers of the progression of nuclear power and other energies. All interesting to read about in a science fiction short story, and already explored in much better science fiction films, most obviously "The Day the Earth Stood Still". The presence of Patricia Neal adds to the obvious connection between the two films, but a good majority of the film is just chat, constant and boring.
Is this supposed to be a science fiction analogy of what the world is doing wrong in its attempts to keep peace? If so, it never goes past what could have been explained in a 10 minute educational short, adding a romance in between Neal and Dantine. Best known for his roles as Nazi soldiers in propaganda films of World War II, he gives a very good performance, passionate in an otherwise lifeless film. Neal, with her strong eye expressions, is hard to resist, but her presence only explodes the idea of why this has failed to be nearly as stunning as "The Day the Earth Stood Still". The rest of the cast is rounded out with some of England's finest character performers, but the laziness of an un-intriguing film takes away any real impact that it could have had. Desperate attempts to bring in some last minute suspense seems to be too little, too late.
Is this supposed to be a science fiction analogy of what the world is doing wrong in its attempts to keep peace? If so, it never goes past what could have been explained in a 10 minute educational short, adding a romance in between Neal and Dantine. Best known for his roles as Nazi soldiers in propaganda films of World War II, he gives a very good performance, passionate in an otherwise lifeless film. Neal, with her strong eye expressions, is hard to resist, but her presence only explodes the idea of why this has failed to be nearly as stunning as "The Day the Earth Stood Still". The rest of the cast is rounded out with some of England's finest character performers, but the laziness of an un-intriguing film takes away any real impact that it could have had. Desperate attempts to bring in some last minute suspense seems to be too little, too late.