How sad is this?

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

What a good surprise! I expected nothing of this film; I had just decided to watch it because I like those low-budget science fiction films from the 1950s, without imagining it would be this good. Of course, there are many silly digressions, a rather trite family subplot and lack of information about radiation or, for that matter, energy. But everything is handled with disarming sincerity... I am always moved by the naiveté of mankind, even when doing the most hideous things (Hiroshima, Nagasaki) and justify them with the "peasant philosophy", as I call the simple reasoning of the day-night, good-evil and man-woman kind... All this said the central idea is quite attractive, the cast is functional, the sets of the Canadian mine are impressive and the special effects are able to create a dark atmosphere of doom and build much tension. Besides it is a wonderful time capsule showing the common man's appreciation of science then and thankfully it avoids any tiresome reference to the "red menace". I give "The Magnetic Monster" 8 stars, as if I were writing a review about it for a newspaper in 1953. Go and see it.

The Magnetic Monster was another movie I'd been after for years and recently obtained a copy on E-bay.Nuclear scientists and physicists (The A-Men) are called in when all the metal appliances in an electrical store suddenly become magnetic. They discover this is being caused by a scientist who has invented a new element. But this new element absorbs energy, expanding every 11-12 hours and the A-Men have to find a solution of stopping it before it is too late...This is different to a lot of 1950's sci-fies, no giant monsters or aliens.The cast includes sci-fi regular Richard Carlson (It Came From Outer Space, Creature From the Black Lagoon), King Donovan (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) and Jean Byron (Invisible Invaders).I quite enjoyed watching The Magnetic Monster, recommended.Rating: 3 stars out of 5.

A radiation experiment goes wrong, multiplying a magnetic field to earth shattering proportions that only 'A-men' specialists can deal with.The emphasis here is on realism, something 1950's sci-fi movies weren't often concerned with. The screenplay builds effectively from the appliance store to the MANIAC laboratories to the Canadian deltatron. Each stage is depicted in realistic fashion, even the final fictional deltatron that's also very impressive in size and operation. Suspense builds as a fateful critical mass approaches, but there's less of a fear factor, probably because there are few grisly casualties along the way.Good thing Richard Carlson is in the cast since he saved the world from doom a number of times during the decade. Here, he's his usual serious self, a good choice for the role. But my favorite scene is aboard the passenger plane where Prof. Denker is dying of radiation. As Denker, aging actor Leonard Mudie really looks like he's expiring-- sunken cheeks, limp body, stricken behavior. It's one of the most convincing death scenes I've seen in years.I'm a bit surprised the movie isn't better known than it is. For example, it was made the same year as It Came From Outer Space (1953)-- also with Carlson in the lead. But whereas the latter is well known, Magnetic Monster isn't, despite its many strengths. My guess is that this film dwells too much on technical jargon and realistic effects, instead of hokier eye-catching features like aliens or mutating creatures that fire the imagination.But, whatever the story, the movie was better than I expected and is worth catching up with.

What a nice walk down memory lane! No saggy drawers or F bombs. If you like your sci-fi a little cheesy with some belly laughs, this film is perfect! The only thing that comes to mind that would have made this better would have been a cameo by Ed Wood and Bela Lugosi! This is NOT Oscar stuff here but it is enjoyable!!! There's lots of lightning and scientific jargon that makes you go Huh????? You also have the pretty young lady and all the crazy Doc Brown like scientists running around. This almost has a Frankenstein feeling to it. I watched this on TCM. It's nice there are still opportunities to see these movies made during the atomic/radiation scare days of the 50's. Pop the popcorn and sit back and relax and enjoy the corny special effects!