Unidentified Objects
Unidentified Objects

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Unidentified Objects

2023
Movie
100 min
English

A curmudgeonly gay dwarf and his unstable, alien-obsessed neighbor are thrown together on an impossible road trip that will alter their strange friendship (and their sense of reality) forever.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Juan Carlos FresnadilloGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a remote Alaskan town, a series of baffling events and strange phenomena grip the inhabitants. A determined scientist, Dr. Lena Hanson, along with her skeptical assistant, Ben, investigates these occurrences, suspecting they might be connected to extraterrestrial activity. As they delve deeper, they uncover a hidden truth that challenges their understanding of reality and puts their lives in grave danger.

Critical Reception

Unidentified Objects received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Jena Malone. However, some found the plot to be somewhat predictable or derivative of other sci-fi thrillers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and compelling lead performance.

  • Noted for its visual style and ability to build dread.

  • Criticized by some for its conventional narrative beats in a familiar genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's eerie mood and Malone's central role, finding it an engaging, albeit not groundbreaking, sci-fi thriller. Some viewers felt the ending could have been more impactful, but overall it was considered a solid genre entry.

Fun Fact

The film's remote, isolated setting in Alaska was crucial for creating a sense of claustrophobia and amplifying the mystery and paranoia of the characters.

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