Boots on the Ground
Boots on the Ground

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Boots on the Ground

2017
Movie
86 min
English

The story of five British soldiers trying to stay alive on the last night of the Afghan War, facing not just the Taliban, but also supernatural forces more terrifying than anything they've encountered before.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users88%
Director: Garth JenningsGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A young alien named Gratuity 'Grat' Tucci is sent to Earth on a mission to prepare the planet for alien colonization. However, he quickly falls in love with Earth culture, particularly its reality television. When his superiors discover his deviation from the plan, they dispatch a ruthless enforcer to bring him back, forcing Grat to go on the run.

Critical Reception

Boots on the Ground received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its quirky humor and animation style, others found the plot somewhat predictable and derivative of other animated films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its colorful animation and charming lead character.

  • Some viewers found the humor to be hit-or-miss.

  • The film's message about appreciating Earth was generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's enjoyable animation and humorous take on alien perspectives. Many appreciated the lighthearted story and the positive messages it conveyed, though some found it to be a bit simplistic.

Fun Fact

The voice actor for the main alien character, Grat, is voiced by a different actor in the UK and US versions of the film, with Justin Long voicing Grat in the US version.

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