The Fourth Kind

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Mark C Desperate attempt to make a good movie. Making fake videos to use them in the movie and claim they are real… Makes this double fiction and just doubles the unfortunate disappointment and time wasted watching. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/10/25 Full Review Gio T I stumbled on the movie while visiting a friend. I never knew its title till I looked it up recently, 15 years after I saw it. Critics who say this is not a good movie are those who are too wrapped up in pretentiously high-brow standards that they cannot simply let go and be swept away into places where movies like this one can transport its audience. Fourth Kind is an excellent movie. It doesn't just entertain you when in the theater, but the questions it raises and the dread it leaves is haunting. A mediocre movie will never, can ever, achieve that. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/27/25 Full Review Ian H Dark, alien abduction movie with some menace and a strong cast. Paced nicely and well acted Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review Wa T How anyone can call this magnificent movie anything but ?? Mila Jovovich is extremely talented in being able to give off an overall feeling of anxiety that the film absolutely needs to get the viewers where they need to be .The sumerian aspect I think is a pretty believable touch. I do not understand how these so called movie reviewers can give this movie such a low rating ! These reviewers obviously can't escape out of their minds somewhat and just let a movie flow through. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/25 Full Review Lyra S A Chilling Take on Alien Encounters! As an astronomical autodidact, I’ve spent countless hours studying the cosmos, contemplating the vastness of the universe, and considering the statistical likelihood of extraterrestrial life. Naturally, I was drawn to The Fourth Kind, a film that delves into the terrifying possibility of alien abduction. While the movie presents itself as a mix of dramatization and “real” archival footage (a claim that has been widely debated), it succeeds in delivering an eerie and unsettling experience that lingers long after the credits roll. Milla Jovovich delivers a gripping performance as Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist in Nome, Alaska, whose patients experience disturbing sleep paralysis, mysterious disappearances, and eerie recollections of something beyond human comprehension. The film taps into one of the most chilling aspects of alleged alien encounters—the idea that these beings might not just observe us from afar, but interact with us in ways that fundamentally alter our perception of reality. From an astronomical perspective, The Fourth Kind raises fascinating questions. If intelligent extraterrestrials have indeed reached Earth, would they follow a pattern of gradual contact, much like the “Close Encounter” classifications suggested by J. Allen Hynek? Or would they operate beyond our understanding of physics, time, and consciousness? The film suggests the latter, portraying these beings as terrifyingly advanced—possibly even beyond our traditional notions of biological life. While the "real footage" angle is a clear storytelling device rather than genuine documentation, the psychological horror of the film is undeniably effective. It plays on the universal fear of the unknown and the possibility that humanity is not in control of its own fate. Though the film leans more into horror than hard science, it still resonates with those of us who ponder the implications of extraterrestrial intelligence and its potential impact on humanity. If you're fascinated by the mysteries of the universe and enjoy films that blend sci-fi with psychological terror, The Fourth Kind is worth watching. Just be prepared for a lingering sense of unease—you may never look at the night sky the same way again! Vincent Kleijn Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review James M So yes, some of the “real footage” doesn’t always work, and perhaps it would have been better without it, but this movie hits so many great notes and really scares me as a teen. Love rewatching it! Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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