For Years The Mysterians has made a name for being one of the first outer space science fiction films in japan.At the time it was a popular film due to it’s Amazing special effects,straight-forward plot that is interesting,Great music and Aliens.Though this film is not perfect it has it’s flaws It’s lack of character development,The Acting is a mixed bag and a rough pacing that somewhat downs this amazing film.

It begins at a festival with the main characters Atsumi and Shiraishi(Kenji Sahara & Ahikiko Hirata) and their girlfriends until they see a forest fire Shiraishi goes into the forest fire but is undiscovered the next day.The Next Day Atsumi gets a phone call about a tremor destroying a village.he goes and checks it out during his search he sees a landslide and something coming out a giant robot that starts attacking anything it sees it’s defeated when it reaches a bridge since it was planted with explosives.days later A dome appears out of nowhere it is a alien base the aliens are called Mysterians who are on earth for at least two miles of land and five earth woman and one of them are Atsumi’s girlfriend Atsumi and The Japanese government disagree with this offer so they decide to attack the mysterians with force.

soon enough Atsumi finds out Shiraishi has joined the Mysterians because of their advance technology and Science.Shiraishi warns Atsumi that attacking the Mtysterians is not smart and earth should join the mysterians.The Army Attacks but don’t even put a dent on there dome and come with other ideas.Soon Enough The Mysterians kidnap Atsumi’s Girlfriend ans Atsumi has no choice but save her so he finds a secret entrance to enter The dome.while in the Dome Shiraishi Helps atsumi destroy the Mysterians because The Mysterians were using him to takeover the earth.So Shiraishi tries to destroy the base and the Army using Heat Rays to destroy the Dome.The mysterians are defeated and they fly back into space.

The Plot is very Straight-forward and that how most Science-fiction films were back in the day no changing or surprising plot just straight forward.About The Mysterians the plans to defeat them and etc.

As for Special effects there are some of the best I’ve seen in a toho film from The Alien robot to the scene where the army soldier uses the flamethrower on the robot to the army battle between the Mysterians is excellent as well.To the inside of the dome with all the gadgets and weird technology.everything is good for the special effects.

As for Character Development it’s very flat and Weak.there are no develop characters that stand-out except Shiraishi who sides with the Mysterians then Betrays them for the good of the earth.Atsumi played by Kenji Sahara is a straight-forward hero no development at all.as for everyone else the same as well there are no developed characters.

As for the Acting It’s a mixed bag at times no one gets into their roles or have fun with it.Kenji Sahara gives a bland performance as Atsumi as he is out of place with his role and really isn’t in to it and really needs to master his craft.Takeshi Shimura Gives without a doubt the best performance of the lot even though at times lacks the energy and feels uninspired.Same goes to Akikiko Hirata at times he’s emotionless and uninspired and dosen’t get into his roles.really there are no memorable performances at all.

But what Kills this film is the Pacing it feels so long with the long speeches and the planning of how to defeat the Mysterians is boring.

Overall It’s A solid film with good special effect and is enjoyable.