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Aliens Ate My Homework
When a tiny intergalactic starship crashes into the bedroom of middle-schooler Rod Allbright, he is enlisted by the extraterrestrial Galactic Patrol, a group of out-of-this-world lawmen, and must race to save the world from Total Planetary Disaster with his cousin Elspeth.
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Plot Summary
A young boy named Phil Rodriguez is about to embark on his biggest adventure yet. When a group of aliens takes his parents, he's left to deal with his school's upcoming science fair and a host of other problems. With the help of his friends and a quirky teacher, Phil must find a way to rescue his parents and save the planet from an alien invasion.
Critical Reception
Aliens Ate My Homework received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and uneven humor. However, some found it to be a harmless and lighthearted sci-fi comedy suitable for younger audiences.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a blend of sci-fi adventure and coming-of-age story but often falls short.
Humor is hit-or-miss, with some jokes landing better than others.
The special effects are generally considered adequate for a family-friendly film.
Google audience: Audiences seemed divided on 'Aliens Ate My Homework,' with some appreciating its lighthearted approach and alien invasion theme, while others found its plot uninspired and its comedic elements lacking.
Fun Fact
The movie is based on the 1977 book of the same name by Bruce Coville, which was the first in a series of novels about the character of Phil Rodriguez and his alien encounters.
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