Hyperspace
Hyperspace

Movie spotlight

Hyperspace

1984
Movie
86 min
English

Because of a small navigation mistake Lord Buckethead lands on Earth instead of "in a galaxy far, far away". But he is still looking for the princess and the secret transmissions.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Bob SmithGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

A space trucker encounters aliens and accidentally brings them back to Earth. He must then protect them from a government agency that wants to exploit them. Along the way, he finds himself falling for a mysterious woman who may or may not be what she seems.

Critical Reception

Hyperspace was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its lighthearted tone and visual effects for the time, many found the plot to be derivative and the humor to be forced. The film was not a commercial success.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and weak character development.

  • Despite its sci-fi premise, the humor often falls flat.

  • Visuals are occasionally striking, but not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Hyperspace is largely negative, with many finding it to be an uninspired science fiction comedy. Common criticisms include a lack of originality and humor that doesn't land.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'alien' ship designs in Hyperspace were inspired by everyday objects, such as a toaster and a vacuum cleaner.

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