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V (or V: The Original Miniseries) is a two-part American epic science-fiction television miniseries film, written and directed by Kenneth Johnson. First shown in 1983, it initiated the science-fiction franchise concerning aliens known as the "Visitors" trying to gain control of Earth and of the ways the populace reacts.

Plot
A race of aliens arrives on Earth in a fleet of 50 huge, saucer-shaped motherships, which hover over major cities across the world. They reveal themselves on the roof of the United Nations building in New York City, appearing human, but requiring special glasses to protect their eyes and having a distinctive resonance to their voices, A few suspicious humans discover their true intentions and prepare to resist.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) The idea of a television film about a race of aliens going on a war against planet Earth and the humans going on the resist against the aliens is amazing.
 * 2) Amazing soundtrack that was composed by Joe Harnell.
 * 3) A lot of amazing performances from Marc Singer, Faye Grant, Richard Lawson, etc..
 * 4) Tons of great action sequences, such as the opening war scene.

Bad Qualities

 * 1) The special effects didn't age well in today standards.