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Earthbound

  • 20122012
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  • 1h 33m
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Earthbound (2012)
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
Joe is an Alien on Earth. At least that is what his father told him before he died when Joe was eleven. He finds it difficult to adjust, and to find a compatible girl friend.Joe is an Alien on Earth. At least that is what his father told him before he died when Joe was eleven. He finds it difficult to adjust, and to find a compatible girl friend.Joe is an Alien on Earth. At least that is what his father told him before he died when Joe was eleven. He finds it difficult to adjust, and to find a compatible girl friend.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
692
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  • Director
    • Alan Brennan
  • Writer
    • Alan Brennan
  • Stars
    • Rafe Spall
    • Jenn Murray
    • Stephen Hogan
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  • Director
    • Alan Brennan
  • Writer
    • Alan Brennan
  • Stars
    • Rafe Spall
    • Jenn Murray
    • Stephen Hogan
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    • 11User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 1 nomination

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    Rafe Spall
    Rafe Spall
    • Joe Normanas Joe Norman
    Jenn Murray
    Jenn Murray
    • Mariaas Maria
    Stephen Hogan
    Stephen Hogan
    • Dr.Richard Webbas Dr.Richard Webb
    David Morrissey
    David Morrissey
    • Bill Normanas Bill Norman
    Rory Keenan
    Rory Keenan
    • Gordonas Gordon
    Aoife Duffin
    Aoife Duffin
    • Lizas Liz
    Carrie Crowley
    Carrie Crowley
    • Vera Ellisas Vera Ellis
    John Lynn
    • Philas Phil
    Milo Pilkington Massey
    • Young Joeas Young Joe
    Ned Dennehy
    Ned Dennehy
    • Kilsonas Kilson
    Peter Vollebregt
    Peter Vollebregt
    • The Space Commanderas The Space Commander
    Robert Bannon
    • Jimmyas Jimmy
    Jonathan Byrne
    • Daveas Dave
    Fionnuala O'Shea
    • Nurseas Nurse
    John Brennan
    • Son in parkas Son in park
    Keith Brennan
    • Man in parkas Man in park
    Sam Cummins Beare
    • Three year old Joeas Three year old Joe
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    • Mrs. Reillyas Mrs. Reilly
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      • Alan Brennan
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      • Alan Brennan
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    Young Joe is an alien living on Earth. At least that's what his father told him before he died when Joe was eleven. His father unsuccessfully wrote sci-fi stories, and Joe loves sci-fi. He has been told that he must not deal with humans, unless they are more than 85 percent compatible with himself. When we meet Joe again, he is 26, and the fantasy keeps him going. But is it a fantasy, or is it real? Joe's life changes radically when he meets a more than 85 percent compatible girl. Can Joe trust himself? Does he know what's real?
    • man wears eyeglasses
    • psychotronic film
    • boy wears eyeglasses
    • alien
    • quitting a job
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      • Is Joe really from outer space?...or is he just on another planet?
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      • Comedy
      • Fantasy
      • Romance
      • Sci-Fi
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      • Not Rated
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      References Star Wars (1977)
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      Gabriel
      Performed by Niall Mooney and Donn Lesko

      Written by Niall Mooney and Donn Lesko

      Published by Elevate Music Limited

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    3/10
    A film that starts off decently then deteriorates quickly into religious propaganda
    I decided to watch this film on a bit of a whim, partly because I like Rafe Spall. He is the sort of actor that is always the best thing about an otherwise unremarkable production, but this time, despite putting in another good performance, he is held back by a script that seems to have been written by a priest trying to surreptitiously infiltrate a secular drama group in order to brainwash them, before giving up and blackmailing a producer or two that spoke a bit too freely during confession.

    The main character called Joe wants to get with a girl called Maria either because he is the last remaining Alien of his species or he is an incredibly delusional human, and keeps looking up to the sky to try and see a bright flashing star. There were no donkeys actually on screen, but the overbearing symbolism treats the audience as if they were the ass.

    After a slightly contrived yet sort of charmingly amusing set-up, the film then proceeds to pontificate on whether it is right to break someone's belief system if that system gives them strength to live, regardless of if the system is flawed or not. The answer it tries to sell is a resounding yes, but it fails to approach the issue with any actual balance.

    If you want to see a good sci-fi film about an Alien who may or may not be crazy, then watch K-Pax. If this film knocks on your door make sure you slam it shut and put on the chain. Double lock it for good measure.

    A waste of your time.
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    • Doctor_Mongoose
    • Oct 17, 2013

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    • Release date
      • March 15, 2013 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • Ireland
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • На Землю
    • Filming locations
      • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
    • Production companies
      • Ripple World Pictures
      • Paper Dreams
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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