Project: ALF
Six years ago, the lovable intergalactic fugitive Gordon Shumway, best known as ALF, was on his way back to his new home when the Alien Task Force finally caught up with him. Now, he is being studied at a top-secret military base where he finds allies who feel that ALF's existence should be announced to the world to ensure his safety... especially when they learn that the abrasive Colonel Milfoil wants ALF, and all Alien Life-Forms, destroyed.
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Plot Summary
A lone survivor of the alien race Melmac, ALF, is brought to a secret military base by scientists who are trying to understand his species. However, ALF's presence attracts unwanted attention, and he must escape before he is dissected. He finds an unlikely ally in a young woman who helps him evade capture and find a new home.
Critical Reception
Project: ALF was made as a television film to conclude the story of the popular sitcom ALF, which was unexpectedly canceled. It received a mixed to negative reception, with many critics finding it to be a lackluster continuation of the series and too dark for the character's established tone. However, some viewers appreciated the attempt to provide closure.
What Reviewers Say
- A disappointing and grim conclusion to a beloved sitcom.
- Fails to capture the humor and charm of the original series.
- The film's darker tone was jarring for fans of ALF's usual antics.
Google audience: Audience reception for Project: ALF is generally negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment that the film deviated from the lighthearted tone of the original series. Some fans found the plot convoluted and the humor lacking, while others felt it was an unnecessary and subpar attempt to wrap up the story.
Fun Fact
The film was produced after the ALF TV series was abruptly canceled in its fourth season, leaving fans without a proper conclusion. The movie was intended to wrap up the storyline.
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