HANGAR 18 is a film that ties together the science fiction film with a government conspiracy thriller but the end result is middling at best. It doesn't help that it's saddled with dull characters, particularly the heroes who are very realistic and 'ordinary' for a couple of astronauts, but unfortunately that means they simply aren't very interesting or charismatic. The opening scenes copying STAR WARS so blatantly are problematic too. The government angle is better, with Robert Vaughn and Darren McGavin on form in support, but the handling of the flying saucer itself is rather dry and lacking in interest - it's handled in a more academic way. There are some requisite chases and explosions towards the end which are handled in a fun way, but this is a film that can be considered average at best.
Review of Hangar 18
