- Genre
- Adventure
- Year
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h14
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On the Comet
Visually dazzling Jules Verne adventure blending wonder, humor, and imagination.
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Synopsis
On the Comet (Na kometě) is a 1970 Czechoslovak fantasy-adventure film directed by Karel Zeman and starring Emil Horváth. Loosely inspired by Jules Verne's novel Off on a Comet, the film follows an extraordinary premise in which ordinary people are swept into an uncanny, isolated world where everyday rules no longer apply. Zeman blends live-action performances with his trademark stylized visual effects, creating dreamlike sets, hand-crafted miniatures and inventive camera work that emphasize mood and imagination over strict realism. Emil Horváth brings charm and warmth to his role, anchoring the film’s whimsical tone as the ensemble navigates strange encounters, comic misunderstandings and surreal landscapes. Without giving away plot details, On the Comet is best appreciated as a visual and tonal experience — a period piece that appeals to fans of classic fantasy, mid-century special-effects craftsmanship and Jules Verne’s spirit of speculative adventure.
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Reviews
Critical response to On the Comet has generally been mixed but often appreciative of Karel Zeman's visual inventiveness. Viewers and many reviewers praise the film's imaginative production design, playful special effects and faithful evocation of a late-19th-century speculative atmosphere; these elements are commonly cited as the movie's strongest assets. The film is regularly described as a "visual feast" for admirers of Zeman's style and of adaptation work that prioritizes wonder and mise-en-scène.
At the same time, some critics and modern viewers note weaknesses in pacing, narrative cohesion and character depth. The episodic structure and emphasis on spectacle over dramatic development lead some to call the film charming but uneven: enjoyable for its aesthetics but occasionally thin in storytelling. Contemporary assessments often frame On the Comet as a film whose appeal is strongest for fans of film history, Czech cinema, or the more experimental adaptations of Jules Verne rather than general audiences seeking tight plotting.
Audience metrics reflect this mixed-but-positive tilt. IMDb lists the film with a rating of "6.8/10" from user ratings, indicating steady appreciation among viewers who find value in its tone and craft. Major English-language aggregator sites do not provide a widely cited critical consensus score for the film, so much of its reputation rests on festival retrospectives, film historians, regional press and user-driven platforms. In sum, critics commend Zeman's imagination and the film's visual ingenuity while pointing out narrative limitations; viewers who prioritize visual creativity and period fantasy tend to respond most warmly.
