Kamurai
Really great watch, would watch again, and can recommend.
This is an amazing approach to the alien invasion trope masked with a existential revelation style trope.
Honestly, I think its big mistake was using (or at least going out of ...
Save Yourselves!
2020Movie93 minEnglish
A young Brooklyn couple head upstate to disconnect from their phones and reconnect with themselves. Cut off from their devices, they miss the news that the planet is under attack.
Insights
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes82%
Metacritic63/100
Google Users78%
Director: Haley Finnegan, Alex Scharf•Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror
Plot Summary
In this comedic sci-fi horror, a young Brooklyn couple, Jackie and Synth, disconnect from technology for a weekend getaway to a cabin. Unbeknownst to them, aliens have invaded Earth and are slowly taking over, with humans becoming mindless "puppets." They must fight for survival against these extraterrestrial threats while their relationship is tested.
Critical Reception
Save Yourselves! received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique blend of humor and sci-fi horror, its relatable characters, and its surprisingly effective scares. Audiences appreciated its fresh take on alien invasion tropes and its indie charm.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its clever concept and effective humor.
- Noted for its relatable characters and grounded portrayal of a bizarre situation.
- Appreciated for its successful blend of indie charm and genre elements.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a fun and original take on the alien invasion genre, enjoying the humor and the performances. Some viewers felt the plot occasionally stretched credulity, but the overall sentiment was positive.
Fun Fact
The film's title is a direct reference to the common trope in B-movies and sci-fi films where characters shout "Save yourselves!" as they flee danger.
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Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson haven't imagined the apocalypse with the fullness of imagination it requires - much less the weight - perhaps because, like most comedies with a side of romance, 'Save Yourselves!' is supposed to go do...