“Mars Attacks!” directed by Tim Burton, is a science fiction comedy that parodies 1950s alien invasion films. The story begins with the sudden appearance of Martian spacecraft surrounding Earth, causing widespread excitement and speculation about the intentions of the extraterrestrial visitors. The U.S. President, James Dale, and his advisors, including the ambitious Press Secretary Jerry Ross and the eccentric Professor Donald Kessler, eagerly prepare for a historic meeting with the Martians, believing it to be a monumental step for humanity.

However, the Martians have sinister intentions. During the first encounter in the Nevada desert, they abruptly turn violent, massacring the welcoming committee. Despite this betrayal, the government remains hopeful and arranges another meeting in Congress, which also ends in chaos and destruction as the Martians launch a full-scale invasion.

The film follows multiple characters across the United States as they struggle to survive the Martian onslaught. Among them are Richie Norris, a young man from a dysfunctional family in Kansas; Barbara Land, a talk-show host who becomes romantically entangled with the slimy Art Land; and Byron Williams, a former boxer working in Las Vegas who fights to protect his family.

As the Martians wreak havoc with their advanced weaponry and sadistic sense of humor, Earth’s conventional military defenses prove ineffective. The tide finally turns when Richie discovers that the Martians are fatally vulnerable to the sound of yodeling, thanks to his grandmother’s record collection. The ear-splitting music causes the Martians’ heads to explode, leading to their defeat.

In the aftermath, humanity begins to rebuild, with President Dale’s surviving daughter, Taffy, and other characters reflecting on the bizarre and harrowing events. “Mars Attacks!” uses its ensemble cast, including Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, and Pierce Brosnan, to deliver a satirical, darkly comedic take on alien invasion tropes, blending absurdity with social commentary.