Aliens From Another Planet
Aliens From Another Planet

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Aliens From Another Planet

1982
Movie
100 min
English

A senator is sent to inspect a project that can send people into the future or past & decide if it is feasible to continue. One of the scientists working on it, decides to go through it anyway... This is a compilation of three episodes of the 1960's TV series, "The Time Tunnel".

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users55%
Director: Robert MandelGenres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

In a small town, a group of teenagers discovers a crashed alien spacecraft. Two extraterrestrial beings emerge, leading to a series of comedic and adventurous encounters as the teenagers try to help them get home while evading military capture. The film blends lighthearted humor with classic alien invasion tropes.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot predictable and its humor juvenile. While some appreciated the performances of the young cast, the overall consensus was that it failed to live up to the potential of its sci-fi premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its uninspired storyline and reliance on clichés.

  • The comedic elements were often seen as forced and unfunny.

  • Some found the young actors charming, but it wasn't enough to save the film.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split opinion, with some viewers enjoying the lighthearted, adventurous tone and the performances of the young cast. However, a significant portion found the plot to be derivative of other popular sci-fi films of the era and felt the humor did not always land.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Kids Who Found a Flying Saucer' before being changed to 'Aliens From Another Planet'.

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