Evolution
Evolution

Evolution

2001Movie102 minEnglish

A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users63%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

A mild-mannered professor and a womanizing geologist team up with a dim-witted student to stop a rapidly evolving alien life form from taking over the planet. The creature begins as a single-celled organism in the desert and quickly grows into a dangerous, uncontrollable force with a singular goal: to conquer Earth. Their only hope lies in understanding the alien's biology and finding a way to counteract its terrifying progress before humanity is wiped out.

Critical Reception

Evolution received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its comedic elements and special effects but criticizing its predictable plot and inconsistent tone. Audiences generally found it to be a fun, lighthearted sci-fi romp with a few good laughs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive creature designs and comedic performances.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of originality in its sci-fi concepts.
  • Seen as an enjoyable, albeit somewhat silly, alien invasion comedy.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Evolution' to be an amusing and entertaining film, appreciating its humor and the performances of its cast. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit thin, but most enjoyed it as a lighthearted science fiction comedy.

Fun Fact

The alien creatures in 'Evolution' were designed by Stan Winston, a legendary special effects artist known for his work on 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' and 'Aliens.'

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Ira" (David Duchovny) and "Harry" (Orlando Jones) are local college professors who go to investigate a meteor landing near their American town. When they get there, though, they discover it's riddled with strange looking creepy-crawlies th...
John Chard

John Chard

Lubricant and the giant product placement. A meteorite falls to Earth and lands right in the desert at Glen Canyon, Arizona. Two college professors, Dr. Ira Kane and Prof. Harry Phineas Block, take it upon themselves to investigate and m...