Avaliações de usuários

A lot of fun to be had with this one, even if you are good at guessing twists. The fourth wall comes down. You get a very cinematic short sci-fi drama carried by Lloyd Bochner as a cerebral, urbane, relaxed hero. He gives an almost Montaigne-like portrait of 'how to live well with aliens'. Susan Cummings blends with him perfectly as his female linguist counterpart. The introduction of a Kanamit (Richard Kiel) by the enormous shadow at the UN is impressive (going straight there saves the Kanamits the embarrassment of saying 'Take me to your leader').

Having heard Richard Kiel's excellent ability as a public speaker (one of the best I've ever heard in person, and I've listened to a lot of Shakespearean actors) at a James Bond convention, I am amused now to see only his visual talents used on screen. I believe his Kanamit was voiced by Joseph Ruskin (Genie from Man In The Bottle, series 2).

One of the great episodes. Clearly having a little fun at the 1950's sci-fi movies expense.

This is perhaps one of the best "Twilight Zone" episodes of the entire series. The beginning is mysterious, and though confusing, it gives you a big clue as to what will follow. It starts with the end, and does a flashback to what got the main character there. As the story unfolds you forget how it began. Those big tall aliens, who left the book at the United Nations are frightening to look at, but the wonderful things they are doing for the people of the Earth make them seem completely benevolent. It had me and my brother fooled until the end, when the woman ran up and shouted out those three unforgettable words, "It's a ....". No, I can't tell you what she said, you must watch it for yourself. When you do, I think you will add this film to your Sci-Fi Hall of Fame!

This is one of my favorite tales of the show, what is great about it is how it flips from one genere to another in a deceptive manner.

From the very beginning we see our main protagonist Mike Chambers captive and heading toward his doom, so immediately we know there is a catch somewhere with the Kanamit aliens. I even like there are a few suttle hints to the true intentions of the Kanamits, from a weight scale they have before boarding the Flying Saucer which seemed rather strange. And of course the name itself, it's referring to a term you probably already know.

I really like the suttle build up as we see these Kanamit aliens in action as we see their intentions are peaceful, from preventing wars, enriching soil to provide plenty to eat, literally making our Earth a garden of Eden. And yet there is the matter with the book which makes them more of an enigma of course is the key factor in this episode; let alone the fact they never asked for anything in return. The language is hard to decipher except for the title which seems promising, making their intentions genuine.

But as an old saying goes, it's too good to be true.

Rating: 4 stars

This episode of the Twilight Zone is a must see. Bochner and the supporting actors work naturally in under 25 minutes in this teleplay. The story works on our fears and dreams as the alien Kanamits, all wonderfully played by Richard Kiel, tells the earth that they can turn our war and famined ridden world into a "Garden of Eden." The directing and script works so well together that it moves at break neck speed as questions about the Kanamits "good will" unfolds as you unfold them in your own mind. Kiel with bulbous head and darkened eyes doesn't moves his lips as he communicates telepathically. His expressionless face and a tinny Voice Over gives a strange and surreal effect. Good Night Mr. Serling!

Lloyd Bochner plays Michael Chambers, who relays the tale of how the Kanamits arrived on Earth not so long ago, promising all kinds of gifts including infinite energy and food sources, and a protective shield around nations that should make wars obsolete. Their promises are kept, and the world rejoices in their new alien providers, but some are still unsure, and a Kanamit book that was left behind becomes the determined object of deciphering, and the title is first found, "To Serve Man", but it is the contents of that book that really put the sting in the tail... Memorable and influential episode may not have an airtight plot, but the Kanamits are a most effective creation, and the surprise twist of course is now the stuff of legend(and punch lines!)

The world in 1962 was a fearful place as I remember. In real life we had the Cuban Missile crisis after the Twilight Zone story was broadcast. In the Twilight Zone world visitors from outer space called the Kanamits arrive and they communicate by telepathy and they're big dudes. The casting of Richard "Jaws" Kiel should give you and idea.

It's too good to be true. A peaceful planet and the work of untold generations of peacemakers is sped him by scores of years. This advanced civilization from across the galaxy turns earth into a paradise.

The story is narrated in flashback by Lloyd Bochner who possibly got a career role from this story. Bochner who usually played villains plays a code specialist who tries with Susan Cummings to translate a Kenamit book. They do only too late to learn why the altruistic Kenamits have come to earth.

One of the classic Twilight Zone stories.

I like this ep for so many reasons. Funny, for one, b/c they were lead to believe the surface book title was harmless. But the other reason is how all of the nations gathered together in the UN building to accept the terms of those other worldly beings without thinking twice. Yet, for decades maybe more, they war and kill each other without a shred of trust at all. How backwards a society they'd shown themselves to be, negotiating with total strangers from another world but shunning even nations who are double digit miles from us. And the ironic part of all the entire ep was the Russian delegate questioning the motives of the the Kannimits.

Interesting episode with an unexpected twist. The effects worked and the storyline was captivating. Characters were well acted.

The protagonist asks the Kanamit "what time is it?" The reply is that time has no meaning in space. Which is correct. Then our hero smugly replies "what time is it on Earth?" as if the Kanamit is being dense. Of course the response should be "where on earth, you moron..." Just an example of how silly and pedantic this one is. I never understood why it is so popular.

No need to recap the plot. The half hour's likely the best known of all TZ entries. No doubt a lot has to do with the delicious central irony. But then the half-hour's also very well produced. The segments at the UN are both well staged and cast, though the representatives are largely familiar stereotypes (Soviet Union, Japan). Also, Kiel's make-up as the giant Kanamit appears seamless. That is, I couldn't spot where his head ended and the brain extension began. But please, I'd like to get a job as a decoder next to Bochner so maybe I could work alongside the luscious Susan Cummings. I'll bet the Kanamit is eyeing her for a holiday repast. Note in passing how the good folks line up for the space ship, just like they're responding to a cattle call. How ironic. Anyway, the storyline's very well done, hooking us right away with Bochner's puzzling cell confinement. Still, it's kind of tricky material that manages a chuckle rather than a yuk thanks to an expert production crew.

To Serve Man is one of the best known and most highly regarded episodes of The Twilight Zone, and rightly so, largely thanks to a wicked sucker punch twist ending that lingers long in the mind.

The story sees Earth visited by a race of aliens called the Kanamits (all played by Richard 'Jaws' Kiel), who display honourable intentions, sharing their incredible advanced technology that puts and end to world famine and war. The Kanamits set up embassies on Earth and arrange for humans to visit their home planet where they can experience the Kanamit lifestyle first hand.

Meanwhile, translator Patty (Susan Cummings) tries to decipher a Kanamit book. The title, To Serve Man, seems to confirm the aliens' good intentions, but when she successfully translates the contents, the shocking truth comes too late to save her colleague Michael Chambers (Lloyd Bochner).

There's a good chance that you may already be aware of the twist to this tale -- it was spoofed in a brilliant Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons -- but it matters not: the sting in the tale is simply too good not to have the desired effect, expected or not.

As to why the aliens would leave the book for us to decipher in the first place? They're toying with us, like a cat does with a mouse.

About all I can say is, YOU HAVE TO VIEW THIS SOMETIME, THE BAD THING IS, IT'S ONLY AROUND 22 MINUTES LONG, without commercials that is. The surprise ending is a killa!

Together with "Nightmare at 20,000ft", THIS is the most iconic and recognizable episode of the whole Twilight Zone series. It narrowly doesn't make my own personal top ten of favorite episodes, though. There simply are too many genius entries in Rod Serling's landmark television show. Nevertheless, I'm very grateful for "To Serve Man", because it contributed a great deal to the popularity of the greatest cult/Sci-Fi series ever!

And, of course, it's also a phenomenal episode! The incredibly high rating is well-deserved, thanks to peculiar atmosphere and the unforeseeable (but meanwhile often imitated and spoofed) ending. When you watch this episode, I sincerely hope you haven't read or heard any spoilers regarding the twist-in-the-end yet, so that you can experience it as a complete surprise. Tight direction by Richard L. Bare and the naturally enigmatic appearance of Richard Kiel are strong trumps as well.

This "Twilight Zone" episode from season 3 1962 called "To Serve Man" is one that's quite different and it's form of suspense and drama is very interesting. As it's message of another race proving that earth and man is not alone is on fine showcase here!

The episode has other beings coming to earth to offer humans a deal it's like problems will go away only things appear to start to work and be okay. Slowly humans try to understand this new race only things allude them, things are not what they seem most memorable is the appearance of "Kanamit" the head leader or top alien! Overall well done episode that was a story that seemed ahead of it's time.