Really Surprised!

Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

I always forget that Dennis Quaid was in this. Possibly because he seems to have been born to play gruff, middle-aged characters and I sometimes forget he was ever young! Just like a lot of people seemed to have forgotten about 'Enemy Mine.' I know that a sci-fi film without wall-to-wall light-sabre action doesn't always appeal to the masses, but I'm hoping there are enough people out there who still appreciate this - quite uplifting - character-driven piece.In the far future us humans are having one hell of a war with an alien species about who owns what in the cosmos. Casualties run deep on both sides and our plucky young space pilot, played by Quaid, ends up shooting down a rival alien on an uninhabited planet, only to find himself stranded there, too.What follows is effectively a two-man show, Quaid portraying the 'good guy' and Louis Gossett Jr heavily made-up in full reptilian garb as the alien. However, seeing as there's no way off this rock, the two of them are going to have to do their best to work together in order to survive. Both actors play their part in elevating this film from just a run-of-the-mill sci-fi B-movie into something much deeper. You'll get to know the two people and learn that our enemies aren't always the bad guys.Besides the delight in seeing great (alien) make-up and practical effects, there's a decent enough amount of humour which comes in the form of 'banter' between our two culturally-opposed leads. This humour never feels forced and comes from the natural misunderstandings that arise between them and lightens the tone enough for you to enjoy the film without feeling it's making light of their situation.There are a few plot points I won't go into in case you haven't seen this, but if you don't mind a less action-packed film which relies on character over set-pieces, definitely don't let this one pass you by.

Enemy Mine is an unforgettable tale about two enemies (Human and Drax) that are forced to get along with each other in order for both to survive the harsh environment of the planet Fyrine IV. As the film progresses, they find themselves becoming friends then (as the film poster reads) 'brothers' in the end. This movie really is a pure science fiction classic.If you like this movie you might like other classic sci-fi films such as: 'Dune', 'The Last Starfighter', 'Starman' or "Close Encounters of the Third Kind'.I have to say that Enemy Mine is a underrated film that is an enjoyable sci-fi drama.9/10

I saw this movie way, way back then - in the "before" time. Before there were computer generated special effects that took over everything and anything about a sci-fi movie. When I watched it then, I really enjoyed it. Having just watched it again, I still enjoy it. It's a well done piece of sci-fi. In fact, it certainly has to rank among the better sci- fi movies of the 80's if only because it's so different from most, and much more thoughtful. Outer space movies tend to be be heavy on inter- stellar battles between space ships, and futuristic weapons - and usually it's at the expense of story. "Enemy Mine" limits those and focuses much more heavily on story line and character development and becomes much more satisfying as a result.The two leads are great. Dennis Quaid is the lead character, as Willis Davidge - he's a space fighter pilot who crash lands on a strange world after a battle and finds himself stranded with one of his opponents - a lizard-like Drac named Jeriba, played by Lou Gossett, Jr. Humans and Dracs have been at war with each other ever since humans started exploring the galaxy, and discovered the Dracs already there. Davidge and Jeriba are hostile to each other at first, seeking to capture and/or kill each other, but gradually they realize that to survive in this hostile environment, they're going to have to learn to co-operate, and eventually co-operation turns to friendship between them. You really couldn't ask for better performances than those given by Quaid and Gossett.Set in the late 21st century, the movie nevertheless alludes to older problems. You think of racism as you see human "scavengers" enslaving captured Dracs, and there are clear shades of the Cold War (this was the 80's, after all) in the idea of two resolutely opposed individuals trying to learn to get along with each other. "Enemy Mine" is sometimes sad, but almost always hopeful, as it demonstrates that even between the fiercest and most seemingly dissimilar of foes, there's usually not that much difference. Truly a must-see from the 80's. (7/10)

I was surprised and disappointed to read about the gross this film got comparing to a well deserved budget... Guess advertising and big slogans are the major theme nowadays . But it's up to the true fans of this art to give "Enemy Mine" the credits it deserve .. I've seen this movie like 20 years ago and it always made a good impression on me . I remember also forgetting its name , but not its humanitarian story . It was a thrill and joy to rediscover that movie lately .. This is a movie , essentially , about life's respect ..., what humans should adopt and stick too.. I saw in it a strong message maybe , to preserve even the nearly extinguished species on Earth , assuming that many humans consider animals " aliens to kill " ... The best part that kept it strongly in memory is the enthusiasm that Quaid shows to rescue Zammis as if it was his own son , how much he was ready to sacrifice his life to save him . Simply a beautiful and rigid story of friendship and sacrifice ...And a movie not to be missed .