While there were some interesting ideas presented, they seemed a little off. For example, worshiping an atomic bomb, as an idea, is interesting, and I enjoyed the off-kilter singing, and even the telepathic tones, but there seemed to be gaps in the story of the worshipers. Were they always the protectors of the bomb? Why were there no physical defences? How did that poster survive? Why was Brent (James Franciscus) - or anyone, for that matter - sent to rescue Taylor (Charlton Heston), when it seemed clear to him at least, if not all his crew, that it was a one-way trip? O.K., O.K., I'm getting a bit off track here, but all these gaps kept nagging at me throughout the movie.
