Mars Attacks!Martians decide to invade Earth and terrorise the planet. Why? Because they can! ("Nice planet. We'll take it!")
Burton directs this immensely enjoyable spoof of '50s sci-fi B movies, in which the hapless citizens of Earth face imminent doom from ray gun-toting little green aliens, with an anarchic sense of mischief and a budget large enough to convince the director - on this occasion - to set traditional stop-motion aside for dazzling digital animation courtesy of Industrial Light & Magic.
With 'President' Jack Nicholson and his First Lady (Glenn Close) installed in the White House and Rod Steiger's General Decker agitating for a nuke 'em approach to the aliens' invasion, humanity's chances are iffy at best.
Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan, Annette Bening and a galaxy of Hollywod stars get into Burton's groove in hilariously deadpan supporting roles.
