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Aliens in the Attic (2009) 5.3
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Metascore: 42/100
Reviews: 49 user | 78 critic | 10 from Metacritic.com A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens. Director:John Schultz |
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Cast
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| Carter Jenkins | ... | ||
| Austin Butler | ... | ||
| Ashley Tisdale | ... | ||
| Ashley Boettcher | ... | ||
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Henri Young | ... | |
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Regan Young | ... | |
| Doris Roberts | ... | ||
| Robert Hoffman | ... | ||
| Kevin Nealon | ... | ||
| Gillian Vigman | ... | ||
| Andy Richter | ... | ||
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Plot Synopsis
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Stuart Pearson heads with his family to spend a summer vacation in Creek Landing, Michigan, with his brother Nathan Pearson and his sons and their mother Rose in an old lake house they had rented. When the television has trouble with the image, Stuart's son Tom and the arrogant boyfriend of his sister Ricky Dillman go to the attic and then to the roof, where Tom meets his cousin Jake and they find the antenna dish totally destroyed. Sooner they discover four alien invaders that are preparing an invasion of the Earth that use a mind control weapon that only affects adults and they lock the quartet in the attic. Now they need to a find a way to force the adults to leave the house and discover the vulnerability of the invaders to plot a defense plan to save our planet. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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They came from upstairs. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for action violence, some suggestive humor and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
31 July 2009 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
They Came from Upstairs See more »Box Office
Budget:
$45,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,323,575 (UK) (14 August 2009)Gross:
$25,200,412 (USA) (20 November 2009)Company Credits
Production Co:
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Regency Enterprises, Josephson Entertainment See more »
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1.85 : 1
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Tom Pearson: Are you crazy? If dad catches you, kill you.
Bethany Pearson: Dad is not going to catch me.
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Written by Donnie Klang (as Donald Klang), Yinon Yahel, Seven Aurelius and Jason Derulo (as Jason Joel Desrouleaux)
Performed by Donnie Klang
Courtesy of Bad Boy Records LLC
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Working title: They Came From Upstairs. This title appeared in some early promotional materials before being changed to Aliens in the Attic. See more »Goofs
When Ricky uses the fire extinguisher, he holds the large black nozzle. As it is a CO2 extinguisher, this is one thing you should never do, as you will receive a cold burn from the extremely low temperature. See more »Quotes
Bethany Pearson: One word and you're dead.Tom Pearson: Are you crazy? If dad catches you, kill you.
Bethany Pearson: Dad is not going to catch me.
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Crazy Credits
Out takes are shown during the end credits See more »Soundtracks
"Dr. Love"Written by Donnie Klang (as Donald Klang), Yinon Yahel, Seven Aurelius and Jason Derulo (as Jason Joel Desrouleaux)
Performed by Donnie Klang
Courtesy of Bad Boy Records LLC
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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As my title implies, most children will find this film enjoyable. I went to see it with my younger brother and he loved it. Does "Aliens in the Attic" have content the parents would enjoy? Not really, and no it doesn't have the depth of humour that Pixar or the older Disney films have. It's just a fun kids comedy with plenty of slapstick to keep them amused throughout.
Overall, this movie was decently acted, with some very funny moments (and I'll admit I laughed a few times myself). The CGI aliens are pretty poorly done unfortunately and the characters are nothing new; however, if you see this film for what it is- mindless entertainment- you just might enjoy it. At the very least, the children will.