Earth to Avery
Earth to Avery

Movie spotlight

Earth to Avery

2015
Movie
15 min
English

Following the story of a young girl who believes she is from another planet as well as her foster parents' decision of whether or not to adopt her.

Insights

IMDb4.7/10
Director: Christopher ButlerGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young boy named Avery discovers an alien creature that has crash-landed in his backyard. He and his friends must protect the alien from a greedy government agent who wants to capture it for his own nefarious purposes. The group embarks on a thrilling adventure to help the alien return home.

Critical Reception

Earth to Avery received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its animation style and some voice performances, it was largely criticized for its unoriginal plot, predictable storyline, and lack of memorable characters. It failed to make a significant impact in the family film market.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation is a bright spot, offering a visually appealing experience for younger viewers.

  • The plot is considered derivative and too similar to other alien-themed children's films.

  • Despite some charming voice acting, the characters lack depth and fail to resonate.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Earth to Avery' are generally unimpressed. While some parents appreciated it as a simple distraction for young children, many found the story to be bland and predictable, lacking the humor or emotional depth to truly engage them.

Fun Fact

The film was developed by a relatively new animation studio and was intended as a testbed for new digital animation techniques.

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