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# First Men in the Moon (Standard Edition)

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Synopsis:Director Nathan Juran and special effects titan Ray Harryhausen reunited for the third time - following 20 Million Miles to Earth and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad - and teamed up with Nigel Kneale (The Quatermass Experiment) to take on the work of science-fiction icon H G Wells… and take viewers to the seven wonders of the moon world!Extras: INDICATOR STANDARD EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES4K restoration from the original negativeOriginal mono audioOriginal 4-channel mixAlternative 5.1 surround sound trackAudio commentary with Ray Harryhausen and Randall William Cook, moderated by film historian Tony DaltonRandall William Cook Introduction (2012, 5 minutes)Terry Schubert on ‘First Men in the Moon’ (2017, 5 minutes): he special effects assistant remembers working with Ray HarryhausenOriginal Men in the Moon (2017, 17 minutes): Production manager Ted Wallis and clapper loader Ray Andrew talk about their experiences of working with the cast and crew of First Men in the MoonThe Ripple Effect (2017, 4 minutes): A candid interview with title designer Sam SulimanTomorrow the Moon (1964, 5 minutes): Vintage documentary, containing fascinating on-set footage, which explores space travel and the making of the filmIsolated score: Experience Laurie Johnson’s original soundtrack musicTeaser trailerTheatrical trailerJohn Landis trailer commentary (2013, 4 minutes): A short critical appreciationImage gallery: A selection of promotional stills, lobby cards and poster designsNew and improved English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearingOriginal release: 1964Colour/B&W: Colour

Review: Blu-ray edition - Good quality Blu-ray edition of HG Wells classic sci-fi story. Well acted, but the special effects are dated. Cast your mind back to the 60's or 70's for the first time you saw this and don't compare it modern day CGI.
Review: Timeless classic for all the family - This is a film I loved watching as a child, and at 37 years old, I love it just as much now. Based on the fabulous novel by H.G Wells, it concerns the first trip to the moon taken by two Victorian gentlemen, one an eccentric scientist Professor Cavor, the other Bedford, a rougish benefactor of the scientist. Bedford's fiancee also comes along rather unwillingly for the ride. When they arrive on the Moon they discover a well ordered insectivore society, intelligent and inquisitive. Lionel Jefferies steals every scene he is in as the frankly totally bonkers Cavor, running around like an excited child with ideas shooting from his mouth, whilst Edward Judd is also excellent, as Bedford, a quite unlikeable character in the film, selfish and also instantly hostile towards the Selenites. The special effects are also excellent, Harryhausen providing the excellent Moon Cow, a giant caterpillar with razor sharp teeth, and also some of the higher Selenites. Probably because of budgetary limitations the majority of the moon men are men in suits. Also impressive is the sight of Cavor's spaceship travelling from Earth to the Moon. Anyway, its the kind of film to make me at least pine for the days when these wonderful films would be shown regularily on television, Sinbad and his many voyages, Jason and his Argonauts and all those wonderful fantasy films that fuelled my imagination as a child. Theres also an excellent documentary 'The Harryhausen Chronicles' provided as an extra, showing the painstaking efforts that the wizard model maker made to bring his wonderful creations to the screen. All in all, an excellent DVD, at a great price. Buy it now

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B07XGC97CR |
| Actors  | Edward Judd, Lionel Jeffries, Martha Hyer |
| Aspect Ratio  | 16:9 - 2.35:1 |
| Audio Description:  | English |
| Best Sellers Rank | 10,084 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 3,787 in Blu-ray |
| Country of origin  | United Kingdom |
| Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (596) |
| Director  | Nathan Juran |
| Language  | English (Dolby Digital 1.0), English (Dolby Digital 2.0) |
| Manufacturer reference  | 5060697920314 |
| Media Format  | Blu-ray, PAL |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.52 x 17.17 x 13.64 cm; 70 g |
| Release date  | 18 Nov. 2019 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 43 minutes |
| Studio  | Powerhouse Films |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Edward Judd, Lionel Jeffries, Martha Hyer, Nathan Juran
- **Format:** Blu-ray, PAL
- **Genre:** Adventure, Sci-fi
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 43 minutes

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Blu-ray edition
*by A***S on 5 September 2025*

Good quality Blu-ray edition of HG Wells classic sci-fi story. Well acted, but the special effects are dated. Cast your mind back to the 60's or 70's for the first time you saw this and don't compare it modern day CGI.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Timeless classic for all the family
*by M***T on 23 September 2008*

This is a film I loved watching as a child, and at 37 years old, I love it just as much now. Based on the fabulous novel by H.G Wells, it concerns the first trip to the moon taken by two Victorian gentlemen, one an eccentric scientist Professor Cavor, the other Bedford, a rougish benefactor of the scientist. Bedford's fiancee also comes along rather unwillingly for the ride. When they arrive on the Moon they discover a well ordered insectivore society, intelligent and inquisitive. Lionel Jefferies steals every scene he is in as the frankly totally bonkers Cavor, running around like an excited child with ideas shooting from his mouth, whilst Edward Judd is also excellent, as Bedford, a quite unlikeable character in the film, selfish and also instantly hostile towards the Selenites. The special effects are also excellent, Harryhausen providing the excellent Moon Cow, a giant caterpillar with razor sharp teeth, and also some of the higher Selenites. Probably because of budgetary limitations the majority of the moon men are men in suits. Also impressive is the sight of Cavor's spaceship travelling from Earth to the Moon. Anyway, its the kind of film to make me at least pine for the days when these wonderful films would be shown regularily on television, Sinbad and his many voyages, Jason and his Argonauts and all those wonderful fantasy films that fuelled my imagination as a child. Theres also an excellent documentary 'The Harryhausen Chronicles' provided as an extra, showing the painstaking efforts that the wizard model maker made to bring his wonderful creations to the screen. All in all, an excellent DVD, at a great price. Buy it now

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As entertaining now as when I first watched it back in 1964
*by H***I on 6 September 2009*

When 'First Men in the Moon' was first released in 1964 it completely blew me away. I was 15 at the time. Not even Kubrik's '2001: a Space Odyssey' (released four years later) caught my imagination quite as much as this did. The plot of 'First Men' is taken from H G Wells's story of the same name. The film keeps the late Victorian setting but frames it with a story about a modern moon landing. (The Apollo 11 moon landing took place just five years after the film was released.) In this conception, the Wells story becomes an extended flashback. It is a wholly satisfying adaptation for the screen, with plenty of pace, and some great visual touches. Cavor's Victorian space ship with its old railway buffers for landing gear has always struck me as one of the great design inspirations of retro sci-fi. A lot of the film's charm comes from its strong comic elements which sometimes border on slapstick. The comedy is carried principally by Lionel Jefferies who gives a truly marvellous performance as the eccentric and manically bumbling scientist, Cavor. (Jefferies was a ridiculously talented actor.) It is sustained by brief appearances from British comedy stalwarts such as Gladys Henson (as the matron of the nursing home) and Miles Mallison (as the dotty registrar). Edward Judd makes a fine lovable rogue and Martha Hyer brings energy to her role as his fiance. She appears at first as a late Victorian 'new woman', driving a motor car and speaking her mind to members of the male sex. Ultimately, though, her charater reverts to the more typically dependent female stereotype of the period. The comedy is fast paced and neatly integrated into the plot so that it doesn't detract from the dramatic action but helps to carry it forward. It is marvellously well-judged. Ray Harryhausen's Selenites are surprisingly restrained (their creator was usually up for a good screen fight) but they do what is required of them, and create a creepy sense of collective, insect-like menace. Both they and the giant caterpillars work very well for their time. A number of the other set piece special effects are memorable. What I particularly like about 'First Men', though, is that although the special effects and futuristic sets provide a strong focal point of interest they don't overwhelm the plot. Finally, there is an excellent score which points the comedy and supports the drama. If you like 1960s retro Sci-Fi, 'First Men' is a real treat!

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