The Visitors
The Visitors

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The Visitors

2006
Movie
Adult · 18+
94 min
English

A small town is terrorized by mysterious visitors. People in the small town start to disappear. What could be the cause of this?

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IMDb3.6/10
Google Users42%
Director: Jean-Marie PoiréGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In this French sci-fi comedy, a group of aliens from the planet Xylos crash-lands on Earth in 1955. Their mission was to conquer the planet, but their ship malfunctions, stranding them in the past. They must find a way to repair their ship and return home without alerting the humans to their presence. Their attempts to blend in lead to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and chaotic situations.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor to be juvenile and its plot uninspired. Audiences, however, were more divided, with some appreciating the slapstick comedy and the absurdity of the premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on predictable gags and an unoriginal premise.

  • The humor is often slapstick and may not appeal to all audiences.

  • Despite its flaws, some viewers found the alien characters and their interactions amusing.

Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with 'The Visitors,' with many citing a lack of originality and uninspired comedy. Some users found the film to be silly and a waste of time, while a smaller group appreciated the lighthearted and nonsensical nature of the plot.

Fun Fact

The film was intended to be a satirical commentary on French society and immigration, but its execution was widely criticized for being heavy-handed and unfocused.

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