X 1963

Vincent Canby, New York Times: Surprisingly level-headed and persuasive in its restraint and succinct dialogue. Read more

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader: This queasy 1963 SF parable was directed--quickly and cheaply--by Roger Corman for American-International, drawing some of its strength from its tawdry drive-in overtones. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: Intelligent sci-fi movie has a powerful performance from Milland. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Director Roger Corman keeps this moving and Ray Milland is competent as the doomed man. Special effects on his prism-eye world, called Spectarama, are good if sometimes repetitive. Read more