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Rim of the World
2019 99 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.1
Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
Director: McG
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Description
Stranded at a summer camp when aliens attack the planet, four teens with nothing in common embark on a perilous mission to save the world.
Starring
Jack Gore
Actor
Miya Cech
Actor
Benjamin Flores Jr.
Actor
Key opinion
Rim of the World is widely criticized as a hollow, derivative attempt to capture the nostalgic spirit of 80s adventure films. While some viewers find it to be a harmless, fun-oriented teen romp, most agree the film suffers from a weak, clichéd script and unconvincing performances.
| Originality | The film relies heavily on derivative tropes and shallow homages to iconic 80s and 90s blockbusters, revealing a lack of original vision. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is riddled with contrived situations, unnatural dialogue, and a forced mixture of childish antics and inappropriate sexual humor. | |
| Acting | The child cast delivers performances that often feel performative and lacking in genuine charm, though some reviewers find them passably adequate for a teen film. | |
| Production | Visual effects and creature designs are inconsistent, fluctuating between passable B-movie aesthetics and cheap, artificial-looking CGI. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, ranging from witty pop-culture references that resonate with some viewers to repetitive, forced gags that fail to land. |