Escape from Planet Earth (2013)

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Director:

Cal Brunker

Writers:

Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker,

Stars:

Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Jessica Alba

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendan Fraser	...	Scorch Supernova (voice)
Rob Corddry	...	Gary Supernova (voice)
Ricky Gervais	...	Mr. James Bing (voice)
Jonathan Morgan Heit	...	Kip Supernova (voice)
Jessica Alba	...	Lena Thackleman (voice)
Sofía Vergara	...	Gabby Babblebrock (voice)
Paul Scheer	...	Cameraman (voice)
Jason Simpson	...	Barry (voice)
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Kira Supernova (voice)
Doug Abrahams	...	Hazmat / Baabian Citizen (voice)
Jason Benson	...	Hazmat (voice)
Trevor Devall	...	Hazmat (voice)
Brian Dobson	...	Hazmat (voice)
Brad Dryborough	...	Hazmat (voice)
Gabe Khouth	...	Hazmat (voice)

Storyline

The story takes place on planet Baab where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA.

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Plot Keywords:

alien | mission control | rescue | brother brother relationship | arrogance | 

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Taglines:

Earth's greatest secrets are about to break out!

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for action and some mild rude humor

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Operación escape

Box Office

Budget:

$40,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$15,891,055 (USA) (15 February 2013)

Gross:

$55,340,718 (USA) (10 May 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blue Yonder Films, GRF Productions, Jon Shestack Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Whenever two last names are said in succession, they match up with the names of famous directors, e.g. a hazmat says: "Peter! Jackson! Detain him!" or; "James! Cameron! Don't let him get away!"

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Connections

References Titan A.E. (2000)

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Soundtracks

"What Matters Most"
Written by Aaron Zigman
Performed by Delta Rae

User Reviews

Chix Chat on Film Review: Great Sci-fi animation; not very engaging.

As a fan of animated features, I figured that this was a good opportunity to start the year off with some fun and fancy. Escape from Planet Earth looked from the trailer as if it was a story of captured aliens farmed out to work for free, inventing all the convenient gadgets that mere Earthlings could never have conceived. That concept was taken directly from Men in Black but that didn't dismay me I still expected a pretty good story to unfold. It turned out that this was one of the best looking worst written stories that I have had an opportunity to view lately. The animation was first rate, and I thought that would translate into a first rate film. It was sometimes hard to stay in the moment, my thoughts strayed numerous times. The first half hour was just a series of animated physical comedy that was not particularly funny, stepping on a broom and being popped in the face is just plain unoriginal and old. I believe that the issue with this story was that it was trying so hard to be good by adding in all the elements that make for a good movie that it somehow missed the mark. There was at the very foundation of the story the sibling rivalry between Gary Supernova (Rob Corddry) and his younger bigger brother Scorch Supernova (Brendan Frazier) and with them the brain versus brawn was at the core of their contention. There was some tongue in cheek Area 51, trailer park behavior, and a number of other hijinks that should have been fun or funny but just weren't. I suppose I expect a story to make sense and the opening scene with Scorch saving babies who happen to be in an unmanned crashed spacecraft was just ridiculous, so the rest just seemed like fodder. I did like the fact that Sofia Vergara (Gabby) was not just there for her sex appeal. As I mentioned before even without seeing the film in 3D which I didn't it looked great, the animation with all the pretty colors would be appealing to a small child, and they may find the broom in the face funny once or twice, but thrice! I don't think so. This is definitely a good rental to keep the little ones entertained in the comfort of your own home, but you can't leave them unattended since there is that PG rating. I give this film a red light.