rocketship x m should be view by any serious movie buff for the following reason represent1 ) it be one the first and the few movie not to have a happy end . doubtless the effect be more profound in post world war ii america than it would be today and but nonetheless the sad end add to the film message . 2 ) it be also one of the first movie to deal with space travel in a serious fashion and use space a a valid setting for drama . the lack of scientific background notwithstanding and the movie stand on it own a dramatic fare . it not so much a space drama a it be a drama set in space . 3 ) the anti nuclear war message be deliver in a serious manner that be not lose in sfx involve large grasshopper and men and or animal . the effect of martian society from nuclear devastation be starkly and frankly present . the fact that the survivor from the expedition crash land and a such be unable to preach the lesson learn on mar add another element of sadness to the tragic end . sterno say take a ride on rocketship x m .