What Planet Are You From?

An alien envoy, Ylvis, is sent to Earth by his home planet to determine if human males are too aggressive and should be wiped out. To gather information, Ylvis assumes a human form and attempts to understand human emotions, particularly love, by romancing Susan, a woman he meets. However, his mission becomes complicated as he genuinely falls for Susan and struggles with his growing human feelings.

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and execution to be uninspired and lacking in humor. Audiences were also unimpressed, contributing to its poor box office performance.

• The film relies on a tired premise and fails to deliver genuine laughs.
• The performances are adequate but cannot save the weak script.
• A missed opportunity for a clever sci-fi romantic comedy.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some appreciated the unique premise, many found the execution disappointing, with jokes falling flat and a lack of satisfying romantic development.

During filming, director Mike Nichols reportedly asked star Annette Bening to maintain a certain level of distance from her co-star, Garry Shandling, to better portray the alien's initial awkwardness and unfamiliarity with human interaction.