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Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

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Itsy Levan is devastated by her parents' decision to leave the city and buy a fixer upper in the middle of nowhere. Her life seems over until she meets her space-obsessed neighbor Calvin Kipler. Calvin has spent most of his life awaiting the next arrival of Jesper's Comet--partly because of his obsession with Astronomy, but mostly because the last time it came, ALIENS ABDUCTED HIS PARENTS! This year he is going to be ready for its return so he can finally get them back. Itsy sees this as a chance to help her get into a NYC journalism program and decides to help him, however crazy his plan seems. They end up discovering much more than what is on the other end of the comet's tail.
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William Bibbiani TheWrap For the most part, a collection of teen-movie and Sundance-Film-Festival clichés, but at least the collection is lovingly curated. Jan 21, 2023 Full Review Rosalie Kicks MovieJawn A very dialogue heavy flick for early teens. It takes a long time to get to a point where you feel invested. Rated: 1.5/4 Jun 19, 2024 Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat Aliens is quite refreshing to watch. Rated: 7/10 Jul 3, 2023 Full Review Terry Mesnard Gayly Dreadful It’s not an egregious movie and it does have some heartfelt things to say, but boy that ending sure was dumb. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat It plays like Close Encounters of the Third Kind melded to a John Hughes film. Rated: 3/4 Mar 24, 2023 Full Review Louisa Moore Screen Zealots Cliché-ridden and clunky, this young adult movie is a simple tale about friendship, celebrating our differences, and finding a place where you belong. The universal message about embracing the special things in everyday life makes it appealing. Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paolo Ricardo B For a small budget film, it was beautifully put together. The first 15 minutes is the most crucial for a film, it predicts whether it’s a good movie or not. And it’s one of those good films. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/27/24 Full Review Audience Member This is a teenage and up movie. It’s so sad in places that I would not call this a comedy. It’s a good movie though for older kids and parents. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/27/24 Full Review X O I thought there would be potential in this, but there are so many holes in the story. Wouldn't every other kid know the story of the main lead? Why isn't he all over his mother and screaming to find out what happened? But then, the ending is so stupid. Why 'abduct' only the Dad? Why do the aliens appear 10 years later and say g'day? It's so stupid. Really, I'd forget it. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/17/23 Full Review Peter K Finally! A really nice, sweet and fanciful film for the whole family to enjoy! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Rebecca M Creative, quirky, at times serious and thought-provoking, family-friendly, and fun. Loved it! Easy to see why it won "Best of Fest" at the Sundance Film Festival! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/30/23 Full Review Dan A Fun, sweet, Spielberg-esque, 80s-style throwback (but set in the present), family sci-fi story. Like Close Encounters, Super8, and Stranger Things. Nice work. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Itsy Levan is devastated by her parents' decision to leave the city and buy a fixer upper in the middle of nowhere. Her life seems over until she meets her space-obsessed neighbor Calvin Kipler. Calvin has spent most of his life awaiting the next arrival of Jesper's Comet--partly because of his obsession with Astronomy, but mostly because the last time it came, ALIENS ABDUCTED HIS PARENTS! This year he is going to be ready for its return so he can finally get them back. Itsy sees this as a chance to help her get into a NYC journalism program and decides to help him, however crazy his plan seems. They end up discovering much more than what is on the other end of the comet's tail.
Director
Jake Van Wagoner
Producer
Jake Van Wagoner, Micah W. Merrill, Maclain Nelson, Austin Everett, Jeremy Prusso
Screenwriter
Austin Everett
Distributor
Vertical
Production Co
Good Guys Productions, Little Wagon Films, Kaleidoscope Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Kids & Family, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 18, 2023, Limited
Runtime
1h 27m
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