Attraction
Attraction

Attraction

2017Movie117 minRussian

After an alien ship crash lands in a Russian city, many who see the inside and the occupants start to question their own existence while others demand the aliens leave Earth.

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IMDb5.7/10
Google Users75%
Director: Fedor BondarchukGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

An alien spacecraft crashes in Moscow, causing a devastating event. The military quarantines the area, and the public becomes increasingly agitated. Amidst the chaos, a young woman named Yulia finds herself drawn to an alien visitor, leading to a complex relationship that challenges human understanding of the unknown and forces a reevaluation of humanity's place in the universe.

Critical Reception

Attraction received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and visual effects that didn't always meet expectations. While some praised its ambition and attempts at a unique take on the alien invasion genre, others found it to be a generic sci-fi action film with underdeveloped characters and a predictable narrative. Audience reception was also divided, with some enjoying the spectacle and action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious scale and visual aspirations.
  • Criticized for a familiar plot and underdeveloped character arcs.
  • Some found the action sequences engaging, while others deemed the overall narrative predictable.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a visually interesting sci-fi spectacle with some engaging action. However, many reviews noted that the story felt unoriginal and borrowed heavily from other alien invasion movies, and that the characters lacked depth. Despite these criticisms, a segment of viewers appreciated the film's attempt at a grand-scale science fiction narrative from a Russian perspective.

Fun Fact

The film was a massive box office success in Russia, becoming one of the highest-grossing Russian films of all time.

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An huge spacecraft crash lands in Moscow and amongst the ensuing chaos, we have the usual militaristic shoot 'em brigade versus the more peaceful let's get to know them approach as one of the occupants leaves the ship to explain that all th...