A Gentle Relationship Comedy Based On Misunderstanding And Misunderstanding, It's Not Really About Aliens
As long as you don't anticipate the unorthodox Spanish film "Extraterrestrial" to be some kind of a science fiction epic, there are quite a few pleasures to enjoy about this slight but oftentimes charming film. In fact, I'd hesitate to classify this as science fiction at all and I'm afraid the title might set up expectations for certain viewers that the film will not fulfill. There is a little seen alien menace involved, to be sure, but most of the feature unravels as an amusing romantic comedy tinged with black humor. Director Nacho Vigalondo is responsible for the truly twisted and inventive "Timecrimes," a movie I absolutely love. "Extraterrestrial" certainly shares some of the same offbeat sensibilities as that bit of lunacy, but doesn't push as far into outrageousness. Instead, I found the movie pleasant and original. But, if anything, it doesn't take its wacky premise quite far enough. The situations set up in "Extraterrestrial" should have the potential to provide...
A Gentle Relationship Comedy Based On Misunderstanding And Misunderstanding, It's Not Really About Aliens
As long as you don't anticipate the unorthodox Spanish film "Extraterrestrial" to be some kind of a science fiction epic, there are quite a few pleasures to enjoy about this slight but oftentimes charming film. In fact, I'd hesitate to classify this as science fiction at all and I'm afraid the title might set up expectations for certain viewers that the film will not fulfill. There is a little seen alien menace involved, to be sure, but most of the feature unravels as an amusing romantic comedy tinged with black humor. Director Nacho Vigalondo is responsible for the truly twisted and inventive "Timecrimes," a movie I absolutely love. "Extraterrestrial" certainly shares some of the same offbeat sensibilities as that bit of lunacy, but doesn't push as far into outrageousness. Instead, I found the movie pleasant and original. But, if anything, it doesn't take its wacky premise quite far enough. The situations set up in "Extraterrestrial" should have the potential to provide uproarious...
Sweet, Sexy, Spanish Rom-Com
A pitch-perfect comedy of errors. Extraterrestre is only a sci-fi movie in name. In reality, the sci-fi element just makes for a fun backdrop for all of the romantic shenanigans that take place. Julián Villagrán gives a touching and sultry lead performance -- perfectly balancing love-struck and devious, while looking very good doing it.
I found myself watching the whole thing with a smile on my face -- it's an enjoyable, light-hearted film. It's worth noting that I am NOT normally a fan of rom-coms and I AM a fan of sci-fi movies -- so this had every opportunity to disappoint me, but did no such thing. It's a great date movie or a perfect pick-me-up for a gloomy day.
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