This is a film of two halves. The first is the growing fear of young David MacLean as he realises that after a space ship has landed people, including his beloved parents, are changing and him trying to convince adults of what is happening. This half is very well done with interesting sets and music and a fine performance from Jimmy Hunt as David. The second half is the actions of the adults once they accept the truth about the invaders and action replaces tension, so that the film becomes a bit more routine.
Still it's a good film with some fascinating visuals (the alien in the goldfish bowl!) and a capable cast which includes the ever reliable Morris Ankrum as Colonel Fielding and Hillary Brooke whose change from nice Mary MacLean to controlled Mary MacLean is scary. The ending let the film down a little I felt but an enjoyable alien invasion movie nevertheless.
Still it's a good film with some fascinating visuals (the alien in the goldfish bowl!) and a capable cast which includes the ever reliable Morris Ankrum as Colonel Fielding and Hillary Brooke whose change from nice Mary MacLean to controlled Mary MacLean is scary. The ending let the film down a little I felt but an enjoyable alien invasion movie nevertheless.