Lively, entertaining reviews of, and essays on, old and newer films and everything relating to them, written by professional author William Schoell.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

THE FOURTH KIND


THE FOURTH KIND (2009). Director: Olatunde Osunsamni.

Supposedly inspired by true events, this deals with weird disappearances and happenings in Nome, Alaska, focusing on a Dr. Tyler (Milla Jovovich) who is caught up in and investigating the phenomenon of possible alien abduction. The film tries to come off as a partial documentary, contrasting dramatized scenes with "actual" footage of the participants, but in these "real" scenes the characters are also played by actors. Although the movie does have a few creepy moments, ultimately it isn't very convincing. It not only deals with aliens, but brings in God [!] and the Sumerians for good measure. Will Patton plays a sheriff.

Verdict: Okay for what it is. **1/2.

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