Directed By:Donald Petrie
Written By:John L. Greene, Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
My Favorite Martian
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
33
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Generally Favorable
6.1
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
33
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Imagine viewing Men in Black through the fog of a brain-embalming hangover and you won't have to buy a ticket to this piece of space junk. [12 Feb 1999, p.8E]
50
My Favorite Martian never achieves anything that resembles farcical consistency, let alone farcical bliss, but it has enough playful nonsense scattered around a hit-and-miss scenario to rationalize a kiddie matinee excursion. [12 Feb 1999, p.C16]
40
Based on a goofy '60s TV series and aimed squarely at vulgar 10-year-olds (and inner vulgar 10 year olds), this sappy comedy is relatively harmless and occasionally serves up a funny bit.
40
Martian is loud, busy and altogether pointless. Worse, it’s simply not as engaging as the show that inspired it.
38
Even the presence of Walston himself, as the government heavy in charge of tracking Lloyd's zany Martian, does little to alter the inescapable conclusion that this My Favorite Martian reincarnation is more likely to find favor with the undemanding than the nostalgia-minded. [12 Feb 1999, p.E5]
16
With its mixture of whimsy and special-effects-driven humor, My Favorite Martian aims to blend E.T. and Men In Black, but in its sad, mercenary shamelessness, it ends up recalling Mac And Me instead.
0
One possible explanation for My Favorite Martian, a picture so bad it's unwatchable, is that moviemakers are from Mars and moviegoers are from Venus. Not since Howard the Duck has a comedy tried so desperately hard for so pitifully few laughs. [12 Feb 1999, p.17]
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May 25, 2025
7
My Favorite Martian. Space Uncle. The film "My Favorite Martian" is a light comedy with elements of fantasy, which evokes a smile and nostalgia. The plot centers on journalist Tim O'Hara, who accidentally discovers an alien hiding in her house. The cast pleases with its sincerity: Christopher Lloyd and Jeff Daniels perfectly convey comic situations and touching moments. The plot is simple and predictable, but this is what makes the film enjoyable for family viewing. The visual effects are not brilliant, but they create a cozy atmosphere. "My Favorite Martian" is a kind film about friendship and acceptance of an alien world, which is suitable for easy relaxation and a good mood.
Aug 6, 2018
1
This is one of the worst movies I've seen, with terrible acting, horrible special effects, unfunny jokes and very disgusting moments that turn the experience into an unequaled suffering.
Production Company:
- Walt Disney Pictures
Release Date:Feb 12, 1999
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:They don't want to conquer us. They don't want to study us. All they want is a place to crash.
Awards
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 3 Nominations
