Forbidden Planet, anything else like it?

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Although I agree with Dennis that Forbidden Planet can't be matched by other fare of the fifties, Destination Moon is very enjoyable.

I don't mean to speak for Dennis, but since he's not around, what he said was in terms of visual design, not enjoyment.

Yeah, the OP's question concerned other movies matching FP's "visual aesthetic" and I really don't think there are any comparable. There are quite a number that are good and enjoyable, and I'd list When Worlds Collide and War Of The Worlds among them - The Time Machine, as well. George Pal was great.

 

[Nerdius Maximus]

What I mean is, are there any films from the 50s or 60s that match its visual aesthetic? Something that may be one of those hidden gems, something that didn't receive a wide release or re-release problems that keeps it hidden in modern times?

I just fancied dabbling in a period movie or two and a rewatch of FP sprang to mind.

Have you seen "When Worlds Collide?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeT-yHNcFI


How about "This Island Earth?" Not as intelligent as FP or WWC, but it's decent, and fun to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR7e3StbXoU&feature=related

Personally, I like all three of these. And I'd like to see a movie version of the novel "After Worlds Collide", written I believe, five years after "When Worlds Collide".

Well, there's a new "When Worlds Collide" movie in the works, supposedly. That's probably as close as you'll get.

 

[Gojira]

Have you seen "When Worlds Collide?"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXeT-yHNcFI


How about "This Island Earth?" Not as intelligent as FP or WWC, but it's decent, and fun to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR7e3StbXoU&feature=related

Personally, I like all three of these. And I'd like to see a movie version of the novel "After Worlds Collide", written I believe, five years after "When Worlds Collide".

Well, there's a new "When Worlds Collide" movie in the works, supposedly. That's probably as close as you'll get.

Any info on the When Worlds Collide remake?

 

[Mr. Adventure]

^^ When it finally comes the press release should just be "12 MONTHS UNTIL BELLUS".