The Shape of Things to Come
Director: George McCowan
Actors: Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse
PlotIn a distant future, humanity has settled on the Moon after Earth is devastated by a catastrophic war. The moon colony operates under the guidance of the benevolent government of New Washington. Governor Caball is a respected leader who believes in peaceful coexistence and rebuilding civilization. However, the peace is threatened by the malevolent Emperor Omus, ruler of the planet Delta Three. Omus, a former scientist turned dictator, has created a formidable robot army to execute his plans for domination. Determined to expand his control, he begins by attacking the lunar colony, aiming to cripple its defenses and force its inhabitants into submission.
Governor Caball sends a daring rescue mission led by his own son, Jason, along with the skilled pilot John Caball and the resourceful scientist Kim Smedley. Their objective is to thwart Omus's plans and secure peace for the Moon colony. The team faces numerous challenges, including sabotaged spacecraft, hostile terrains, and encounters with Omus's relentless robotic forces. As they embark on their perilous journey to Delta Three, the core values of bravery, teamwork, and resilience are tested. The fate of both the Moon colony and potentially what remains of human civilization hangs in the balance as Jason and his team race against time to confront the tyrant before it's too late.
Writers: H.G. Wells, Martin Lager
Release Date: 01 Aug 1979
Runtime: 98 min
Rating: PG
Country: Canada
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Shape of Things to Come's Blu-ray release by Blue Underground offers solid visuals and audio, but the film's poor quality makes it worth a rental at most.
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