Bezenby I remember watching this one when it was released, what with Alas Smith and Jones being a fairly popular sketch show at the time, and my feelings now are as they were then: This film is kind of okay, but by no stretch of the imagination any good either.It doesn't even feel much like a Smith and Jones film for some reason. The Tall Guy had more of that vibe. This one has pre-Universal popularity Jimmy Nail as one of three stupid aliens that end up on Earth and become popular even though, as the titles reveals, they're from space. And Mormons or whatever else the title says.Mel on the other hand is the other alien that ends up on the other side of the world trying to get to his mates. Most of the genuine laughs come from Mel's side, what with the space suit sneezing and the Ken Kesey homage. Jones is kind of wasted in an Ernie Wise type role. Jimmy Nail is quite good (as he was in the eighties) as the alcoholic alien. The others involved are very 'Ealing' in their approach, which isn't funny at all.It's up to you. I only write these reviews so I can keep track of what I watch.

eugenespeed .....as has been said in another comment. Well, I'm a moron obviously, despite my degree.A typically 1980's comedy with a dig at the celebrity culture, this is cult stuff from Smith and Jones.OK. it's not a cinematic classic, but, did anyone actually really expect that from a film called "Morons from Outer Space"? I find that most of the humour from this film really comes from the situations the main characters find themselves in.That said, Jimmy Nail always cracks me up on every viewing of this.....and the theme over the credits is as catchy as hell!

klaatu42 If you are expecting a film called Morons from Outer Space to somehow be incredibly deep and fulfilling, you're approaching it all wrong.This film presents exactly what it sets out to present: a campy, hilarious comedy without pretense. Reminiscent of films like Crime Wave and even the Pink Panther films, it is well acted by a great cast.Don't go into this film expecting the answers to life, the universe and everything (that's a different story). Watch this movie for fun and check your higher intellect at the door.Smith and Jones, who have long had great on-screen chemistry in television, are strangely separated for the majority of this film... living in two separate sub-plots.Watching the film, you would think they must have had a moderately high budget, but I have a feeling they just made good use of what they had.Don't discount this movie based solely on the other reviews here. I personally have laughed out loud so much I've had to pause it. You have to pay close attention and listen to everything to get the funniest bits.

hypersonicmook I have absolutely no idea why this film is maligned so much, it is funny, it has atmosphere, character, charisma, and a lot of charm. The premise is wonderful, the actors are perfect, the jokes are funny and original. How about when Griff is escaping from somewhere and he hits the guard over the head to knock him out but it just hurts him? That is classic. Or when they are coming to lynch the aliens and one guy is twirling a noose? And then the same guy is chasing after and escaping truck and he breaks into song? Brilliant! The best joke is when Griff is wearing a stolen uniform and he slaps his hand over the name badge every time he meets someone to stop them discovering that it is stolen - everyone automatically assumes this is some kind of newly invented salute and responds by slapping their own hands over their breast, including a whole platoon of soldiers. It's funny, man! And the song, Tempt me Sideways, what an awesome song! This film is a classic!