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The Fourth Kind
2009 98 min Belgium, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.2
Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Olatunde Osunsanmi
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Description
Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$25.49M
Worldwide:
$47.71M
Starring
Milla Jovovich
Actor
Will Patton
Actor
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
The Fourth Kind relies heavily on its pseudo-documentary format to create an atmosphere of dread and intrigue. Opinions are sharply divided on the film's marketing and authenticity, with viewers either finding the 'real footage' premise immersive or manipulative and frustrating once debunked.
| Cinematography | The film effectively utilizes a pseudo-documentary aesthetic and archival-style footage to cultivate a sense of dread and suspense. | |
| Acting | Milla Jovovich delivers a grounded, convincing performance that serves as a departure from her previous action-oriented roles. | |
| Originality | The film's reliance on 'found footage' and a supposedly true-story premise divides audiences, drawing some into the mystery while alienating others who feel manipulated by the marketing. | |
| Emotion | The effectiveness of the horror elements varies, as some viewers report genuine fear and unease, while others find the scares unconvincing or secondary to the plot. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: some appreciate the unique, non-anthropocentric exploration of alien contact, while others find the narrative progression uneven and the plot points derivative. |