Well Deserved Praise

A Major Disappointment

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Scorch Supernova is a big dumb musclebound hero, and his older brother Gary is a nerdy stay-at-home who masterminds things from mission control (both are blue aliens, by the way). But when Scorch is captured during a mission to Earth, Gary reluctantly has to try to be the hero.This is a colourful CGI sci-fi movie for kids, but with enough in the script to keep parents entertained (some well-tooled gags for grown-ups who like their sci-fi pop up throughout the movie's lengths). It goes without saying that animation, design, and voice characterisation are all first rate. It is a reflection on how far CGI features have come since Shrek that a film like this can be regarded as simply OK, par for the course: even as recently as 15 years ago it would have been a knockout.

Animated films are usually a hit or miss. Well, this one hit it right on target. Made for the young, old, whoever. Just an all around good film. The whole time we root for these characters. I was entertained from beginning to end. There was never a dull moment and the music really sets the tone for every scene. Each character is so different and their rapport is refreshing. The animation is top-notch. I don't usually go out of my way to see an animated film unless it's Finding Dory. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed this one so I had to let the readers know. FUNNY, EXCITING, INTERESTING, HEART-FELT. I have to admit I got a little teary eyed in a couple scenes, over an animated film? "Come on man you're better than that." Nobody saw, it's all good. Everything you hope to find in this movie is there. Happy summer at the movies.

Good story, if a little bit uninspired. Some good moral points and impressive twists. As far as animations go, quality is right up there and an interesting ideas on how extra terrestrials could look. great variety in shape and sizes as well as a believable planet network. enjoyable graphics and great voice acting with a few celebs Took me forever to figure out who one of the characters were! but got there in the end. Nothing extra ordinary about it, some good takes on human way of life for the adults to chuckle at. All in all an enjoyable movie, and while its not up with the best animations i've ever seen i certainly enjoyed it and will recommend it to any kid/kid at heart who likes scifi!

I enjoyed this movie from the first minute to the last. It is extremely well animated and well written. The jokes -- both physical, satirical and cerebral -- come thick and fast. It pays homage to other "alien" movies such as Planet 51 and Paul without plagiarizing them. I particularly enjoyed the fact that there was always something clever happening in the background, especially during the expositional scenes. The plot was simple, which was perfectly acceptable because it just needed a simple clothesline to hang the hi-jinks on. If you enjoyed the two previously mentioned movies plus Despicable Me and MegaMind, you're going to love this.