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What makes this movie great is the performances of Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. They are both great actors and both have been in great movies, but they have never been better. First changing Russell's character from a man to woman is brilliant. But most importantly the fast paced scene's between Grant and Russell, many of those ad-lib by the two actors doing some of their best work ever. It is rare that you see two acting legends at the top of their games.

This movie does not have any known stars. I think the most well known is the guy who played the Chief on Get Smart. But conceptually this is a great movie. It captures the imagination. It plays into the stories of the advanced people of the famous lost continent. A place with advanced science in the ancient world. But such strength becomes their downfall. This move was made during the cold war when many thought the A-bomb could lead to our downfall. It also shows how even with such advanced knowledge, the people of Atlantis act just like people. Such themes are common in science fiction and fantasy of the era, but they are brought together nicely in this movie. Also this movie has the great special effects of its director, George Pal. And those are worth the price of admission any day.