Review of I Am Number Four (2011) by Stuart K — 17 Jan 2012
Based upon a teen sci-fi novel by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (using the pseudonym Pittacus Lore, directed by D.J. Caruso, (Disturbia (2007) and Eagle Eye (2008)), this is a likeable sci-fi film which mixes teen growing pains with alien encounters, it doesn't outstay it's welcome.
John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) was a baby when he was sent to Earth from the planet Lorien with 8 other alien children to escape an alien race known as the Mogadorians who destroyed Lorien. Throughout his life on earth, he has been protected and supported by Henri (Timothy Olyphant), a warrior and guardian.
But, then the Mogadorian Commander (Kevin Durand) has tracked down 3 of the alien children, and killed them. So, John and Henri move from their home in Florida to Paradise, Ohio, where John enrols at the local high school, and soon falls for photographer Sarah Hart (Dianna Agron).
However, the Mogadorian's are on his tail, but one of the alien children, known as Number 6 (Teresa Palmer) has powers to fight back against the Mogadorians, something needed when they arrive at Paradise, Ohio.
It's a good sci-fi film, it has some good moments, but it's the sort of thing you'd expect for teenagers, it's set to be the first in a series of films, like the books will be. It has it's moments, and it's not as bad as some critics said it was.
This review of I Am Number Four (2011) was written by Stuart K on 17 Jan 2012.
I Am Number Four has generally received mixed reviews.
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