This is pretty definitive of the campy science fiction movies that are just meant to be fun. In accordance with the campy aura, the film’s main focus are a group of teenagers who hang out together, and whose camaraderie is indicative of such films, and could still be an inspiration. It’s mostly just the same story: kids witness something from outer space, aren’t believed, and solve the mystery themselves. Gobel plays a likable intelligent sort who is benevolent to the kids. One scene that makes this rank a level better than the usual is the “Goo Goo Ga” scene. A lot of hilarious bits, and make no mistake, this is what the movie is designed to do. It’s appealing to see people behave in a civilized way to each other, as they do in this movie. And to be willing to help each other, again, is inspirational. Campy, but more assets than detriments.
