Great movie!

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2014)

I am going to claim their is a "spoiler alert" in this review, although the spoiler is revealed right at the start of the movie. I don't really like these type of movies, but I liked this one. It does have a bit of a "Starwarish" type appeal (I liked the Star Wars series), and there is some funny humour. The character's are unusual and they each have their own personality. The only thing that I would be critical of, is the tendency of writer's to insert "2014" slang in a movie that would not have any connection to Earth in 2014. For example, the main character uses the term "bro". And this is the "spoiler". Since he was abducted by aliens in the 1980's as a young boy, it is doubtful that he would use that term, no matter where in the galaxy he might be at the time. I know, I know...this is a small criticism, but it irks me that the writers and directors pander to the youth audience and for me it feels out of place. Beyond that, I would recommend this movie. I for one would like to see it again.