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Earth Girls Are Easy

Name: Earth Girls Are Easy
Released: 1988-09-08
Duration: 100 min

1988

Movie

100 min

English

In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the furry beings are shaved at her girlfriend's salon, the women discover three handsome men underneath. After absorbing the native culture via television, the spacemen are ready to hit the dating scene in 1980s Los Angeles.

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IMDb5.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes46%

Google Users72%

Director: Julien Temple•Genres: Comedy, Musical, Science Fiction, Romance

Plot Summary

A bubbly Valley girl, Valerie, is jilted by her fiancé on their wedding day. To cheer her up, her friends take her to Las Vegas. While there, a spaceship crash-lands in Valerie's swimming pool, bringing three quirky alien suitors. Valerie and her friends help the aliens navigate Los Angeles, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures and unexpected romances.

Critical Reception

Earth Girls Are Easy is a cult favorite known for its quirky charm and vibrant aesthetic. While it didn't achieve mainstream success upon release, it has garnered a dedicated following over the years for its unique blend of sci-fi, musical numbers, and a feel-good narrative.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its colorful and energetic musical numbers.
Appreciated for its over-the-top, campy humor and unique premise.
Criticized by some for its thin plot and dated special effects.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the film's lighthearted fun, colorful visuals, and the chemistry between the leads. Many find it an enjoyable, feel-good movie, though some acknowledge its inherent silliness.