The Sky Calls aka.- Nebo Zovyot Russian Language With English Subtitles - More Amazing Than When Worlds Collide , Destination Moon , or First Spaceship On Venus !

The Transfer print was fantastic. I was so impressed being used to the flat copies that American International put out. And I love the fact you can watch with the original Russian Language. Voice dubbing sucks.

I like old Soviet films, and I like old Science Fiction, and Horror movies. This being the case I ordered the sky calls because I was curious. Remember these are old sci-fi movies! Any way the movies were not that bad, in fact I enjoyed watching them. Seeing the different approach the Soviets had to space travel, as well as some socialist ideology bleeding through the dialog. All in all I consider the movies pretty good old B movie grade.

This Russian effort is impressive given that it was done years before the moon landing. This version is much better than the americanized version, Battle Beyond The Sun. You can compare the 2 versions as they're both on this dvd.

Fair but dull late '50s color Russian-made, English-subtitled sci-fi. Has a fair amount of, typical for the era, pro-Russian propaganda and derisive depiction of the American way of life. Russian scientists and cosmonauts plan a trip to Mars but in the meantime rescue and aid a pair of US astronauts. When the Americans learn of the Russian plan, (it's no secret) they are ordered by their superiors to head to the Red Planet first, even though they're ill-prepared. Of course the Russians have to save the astronauts bacon yet again and end up on one of Mars's satellites. The Mars plan is kaput and now everyone has to figure out a way to return to Earth. Some nice visuals and the Mars rise effect as seen from the satellite is impressive. The slog through the story is dull though. Not much exciting action here. The quality of the PR Studios DVD of The Sky Calls is very good. The color is great and the picture is clear. Also included is Battle Beyond the Sun, the Roger Corman-ized version of The Sky Calls, with dubbing, added scenes, and a pair of yucky monsters. The quality of this film is only so-so. This DVD is recommended for fans of un-embellished Russian imports.

Enjoyed it.

this product was not as described its a low quality burnt dvd-r pirate so be careful this seller is a scammer! doesnt even deserve a star but it wouldnt let me submit this review without ticking a star!!!

This early Russian science-fiction film not only has its own earnest charm, it also features some vivid visuals that still impress the open-minded viewer today. Interesting to note the presence of several intelligent women in the Soviet space program, featured rather than hidden in the background, as was so often the case in American films of the same period.And speaking of American films of the same period, previous reviewers comment on the strain of patriotic propaganda in the film. Yes, it's there, with especially noble Russian cosmonauts & scientists; but no more so than in those similar American films. And frankly. the satiric depiction of American businesses gleefully cashing in on the space program with quick merchandising is all too accurate.By modern standards, it's rather slow going. But if you're willing to step outside of the contemporary fast-paced box, you may find an unexpectedly compelling little film. As I say, the visuals remain impressive: the equipment looks good, the sets & models are detailed, and scenes like that of Mars rising over the crags of the asteroid Icarus still inspire an old-fashioned sense of wonder. I like it enough to want to see more Russian films from that period -- recommended!