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2 Feb 28th, 2004 

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Some interesting Ideas, acting

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Basic plot, predictable, run of the mill cop film

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Now this used to scare me when I was younger, god knows why really but it did. I dunno what it was about this film but I could'nt bear to watch the series either. I guess it's the weird shape of the aliens and the fact that Humans are living along side them in perfect harmony. Alien Nation as spawned many fan pages, just like many of the other sci-fi films and series that are based on a unique idea. But that's all Alien Nation is a unique idea ruined by the fact they turned this into a basic cop film.

The storyline is the usual cop film plot and you could be mistaken to think this was just a TV special.The aliens arrived in 1988 and 3 years later when they had finally been assimilated into society we join the film. James Caan plays a human detective who's partner is killed by a "Newcomer". Caan then choose the first newcomer who is promoted to Detective to be his new partner. You follow there relationship through the film and see how Caan takes a liking to the newcomer. You will notice many similarities to other cop films such has Lethal Weapon. This is a shame because there could of been alot done with this film. More could of been focused on the relationship between the humans and newcomers, there habits and how they were settled. What started off as an interesting film is gone within the first 5 minutes. The basis of the film is to stop a lethal drug that the aliens were given as a reward on there home planet from hitting the streets. It turns the aliens into near indestructible creatures. A high society newcomer like in many films is behind everything.

The performances of the actors is better than expected while there are some decent special effects in there.

The soundtrack is not bad with the four tops and a few stones hits in there as well as others. Although you don't notice much of it in the film.

The film should of been alot better than what it was and leaves alot to be desired. A great idea that was turned into a basic buddy cop film. The series and following films added more depth to the newcomers. Basically if you like starsky and hutch tv series you may like this film.

Cast: James Caan, Mandy Patinkin, Terence Stamp
Written by: Rockne S. O'Bannon
Directed by: Graham Baker
Running Time: 90 minutes
The Film is Rated 18 

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Pastynicholls 29.02.2004 16:03

I wasnt a fan of Alien Nation either, just something about it was wrong.... Good Op though

Sarcasm101 29.02.2004 09:31

Good op, i used to love watching this! XX Sarah.

Rachey 28.02.2004 19:37

Great op.I hated Alien Nation and found it boring.

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