Alienoid: Return to the Future

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Bob Engertaining and well made. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/24 Full Review Manuel V the whole premise is inventive and the characters are fun. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/24 Full Review Audience Member Alienoid: Return to the Future is an ambitious sequel combining sci-fi action and intricate time-travel elements. Watching it was a whirlwind of excitement and confusion, as the film’s fast-paced narrative often felt overwhelming. The visuals are stunning, showcasing impressive special effects and vibrant cinematography that truly enhance the viewing experience. The characters are charming and well-developed, which helped me connect with their journeys despite the complex plot. The film’s brisk pace kept me engaged, though I occasionally found myself lost in the intricacies of the storyline. While it builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, I felt that the plot could have benefited from clearer exposition. Some moments of humor felt forced, but genuinely funny scenes provided much-needed levity amidst the chaos. Overall, Alienoid: Return to the Future is a visually captivating film that offers a thrilling ride for fans of the genre. It left me entertained but also wished for a more coherent narrative to fully appreciate its ambitious scope. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Faiz R I didn't know there's the first part. It's banger. I have to think what's going on at first and thinking maybe there's the first part. But eventually I don't watch the first part. Doesn't have much detail but perfect for someone who want action, plot twist, sci-fi, and comedy. It's like watching that british series called dr. Who, but more in the action. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/22/24 Full Review Dasol K Director Choi Dong-hoon's riddlelike worldview in "Alienoid" does become a bit clearer in "ALIENOID: RETURN TO THE FUTURE," with a significant twist unveiled through the relationship of Lee Ahn and Mureuk, but the audience is still left lost after so many characters across different time frames appear. Although it is understandable why the director put public officer Min Gae-in (Lee Ha-nee) and Neung-pa (Jin Seon-kyu) into the story, the overall plot without these two characters also sounds all right, in terms of both their significance and screen time. Choi's hit action crime flick "The Thieves" (2012) was popular for its bevy of characters, featuring 10 protagonists in a single plot. However, the eight characters in "Alienoid Part 2" seem like they were just needed for the grandiose ending scene when all of them assemble with weapons of all sorts in hand in front of evil aliens to prevent them from destroying Earth – reminiscent of the Marvel heroes gathering to stop the world-ending disaster in the similarly two-part "Avengers: Endgame." A whopping 70 billion won has been put into the 13-month production that wrapped in 2021, and the computer graphics and video effects used in the film clearly show where Korea's sci-fi blockbuster techniques stand. The film is worth watching on a large screen with a great sound system. Consider watching it at an Imax theater. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/11/24 Full Review Audience Member I opened an account specifically so I could review this movie (and Alienoid). I agree that technically you don’t need to watch the first one to know what’s going on in the second one as there is a recap but I still highly recommend you do so as the first one was so much fun. These movies won’t be for everyone because they are a mash up of different genres, mainly sci-fi and martial arts and they have everything. Lots of comedy, time travel, special effects. They are just great. I’ve seen the first one several times and saw the second one as soon as it opened in North America as I knew it wouldn’t stay in the theatres long (because it’s a Korean film). Now I just have to wait for the DVD/streaming release so I can see it again. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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