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Alien Nation (1988)

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56

Average Rating: 5.4/10
Reviews Counted: 25
Fresh: 14 | Rotten: 11

Alien Nation takes the interesting premise of extraterrestrials living among us and doesn't do enough with it, emphasizing a police procedural plotline over the more intriguing sci-fi elements.

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Critic Reviews: 1
Fresh: 0 | Rotten: 1

Alien Nation takes the interesting premise of extraterrestrials living among us and doesn't do enough with it, emphasizing a police procedural plotline over the more intriguing sci-fi elements.

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Average Rating: 3/5
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In this vaguely allegorical science fiction-crime film, a Los Angeles cop tries to solve the murder of his best friend with the help of his new partner -- a member of a star-faring alien race. In the near-future world of Alien Nation, the "Newcomers" are a race of formerly enslaved humanoids seeking refuge and integration into Earth society. These unusual immigrants face anger and resentment from some humans, including Matthew Sykes (James Caan), a cop whose partner, Tug (Roger Aaron Brown), was

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Science Fiction & Fantasy

Rockne S. O'Bannon

Mar 27, 2001

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

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All Critics (30) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (15) | Rotten (13) | DVD (16)

Uma idéia potencialmente instigante que acaba sendo desperdiçada por um roteiro tomado pelos clichês.

December 31, 2008
Cinema em Cena

Fascinating and somewhat timely themed sci-fi flick, a minor classic.

August 10, 2006
Dispatch-Tribune Newspapers

Smart sci-fi premise should have made a better movie

November 28, 2005
Film Journal International

Caan is good, but this is just a very standard buddy cop movie disguised as a sci-fi thriller. Plays better on TV, though.

October 10, 2005
Fantastica Daily

Patinkin in one of his best, most memorable performances

April 25, 2005
Moviehole

Fun gimmick cop movie with aliens

April 8, 2005
New Times

It begins focusing on the cross-cultural and human dimensions of the tale but it turns into just another police flick replete with crashing cars and endless shootouts.

August 27, 2004 Full Review
Spirituality and Practice

A shallow dissertation on race relations made watchable by the sci-fi/Police thriller theme. Caan and Patankin have good chemistry, and there are some amusing culture clashes.

March 21, 2003
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Audience Reviews for Alien Nation

I enjoyed the hell out of this. Check out this premise:
In the futuristic world of 1992, Aliens have landed and we've granted them citizenship in our society. When James Cann's partner is killed, he's teamed up with one of these Aliens to help solve the crime. That alien is played by Mandy Patinkin.
From there it's a fairly standard buddy cop film, but with some really funny gags. Well worth checking it out.
April 19, 2007
kenstachnik

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A great film. A fantastic mixture of science fiction, suspense, comedy and action. A genre-bending classic that you cant help but love. A wonderfully entertaining winner that's just a great buddy-cop movie with lots to offer. A great new twist on a familiar background. A smart, funny and action-packed thrill-ride with solid performances and great special effects. James Caan and Mandy Patinkin are excellent together with their unique and effective chemistry. One of the coolest sci-fi tales of the 80's decade with Terminator and Aliens.
December 3, 2010
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