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WOW! U.F.O.
Toh Tae from Bangkok, aged 10, goes out to the countryside to stay with his relatives for his summer vacation. As they get near to his summer home they pass local villagers staring at a crop circle. They don't know what it is but Toh Tae does. Soon after staying in that area with his local friends who are all untrusted by the locals he thinks he finds something suspicious but at first no one believes them. Is it UFO's and Aliens?
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Plot Summary
A seemingly ordinary office worker's life takes a bizarre turn when he discovers that his colleagues are aliens preparing to invade Earth. As he grapples with this unbelievable reality, he forms an unlikely bond with a woman who shares his secret. Together, they must find a way to understand and potentially avert the impending alien takeover.
Critical Reception
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's "WOW! U.F.O." (originally titled "Lovers in Mars") is a peculiar blend of science fiction, existential drama, and subtle horror that garnered a mixed but often intrigued reception. While some critics found its pacing and thematic execution to be uneven, many praised Kurosawa's distinctive atmospheric direction and the film's unique, melancholic take on alien invasion tropes. It's often regarded as an arthouse interpretation rather than a conventional genre piece.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique, atmospheric approach to the sci-fi genre.
Criticized for a sometimes slow pace and ambiguous narrative.
Appreciated for its melancholic tone and existential themes.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be titled "Lovers in Mars" before being retitled "WOW! U.F.O." for its international release, a change that has added to its enigmatic reputation.
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