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Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.
A group of hikers stumbles upon a secret military base known as Area 51, where they discover that the legendary alien crash at Roswell was not an alien, but a human experiment gone wrong. As they try to escape, they are pursued by the military and the terrifying consequences of what they have uncovered.
51 received generally negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its predictable plot, poor acting, and uninspired special effects. Audiences also found it to be a derivative and disappointing entry in the 'secret government conspiracy' genre.
The film relies heavily on tired tropes and clichés.
Acting performances are largely unconvincing.
Special effects are below par for a sci-fi thriller.
Google audience: Audience reviews for '51' are scarce, but those available indicate a general disappointment with the film's execution and originality.
The film's title refers to the infamous U.S. Air Force facility, Area 51, which is a common subject in conspiracy theories.
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What on planet Earth did I just watch?! I feel like a fool now watching the full entirety of this film, it's just stupid as hell. The acting was dreadful and the story just made no sense at all. A few News people are publicly allowed into t...