Science fantasy shames the motion picture industry

Every now and then, America needs a good dose of cheesy science fiction. Films like Armageddon and even Independence Day have answered the call in the past, grossing hundreds of millions of dollars. This spring, director Brian de Palma (Scarface, Mission Impossible) attempts to answer the demand for a little sci-fi with his latest offering, Mission to Mars, and falls very, very short. We've all seen our share of bad movies, but make no mistake: Mission to Mars is not worth two hours of your time.