The , a race of lizard-like aliens attracted to heat.

The film famously utilized practical effects, including a real robotic suit and miniature models for the spacecraft. This gives the 1080p high-definition presentation a tactile, grounded quality that CGI often lacks.

As they rolled the dice and moved their game pieces, the room began to shake. The walls rattled, and the air filled with an electric charge. Suddenly, their house was lifted off the ground, and they found themselves soaring into the cosmos.