Alien Planet (2005)
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86% of users liked it
(255 ratings)
Alien Planet, a movie created specifically for the Discovery Channel, concerns a pair of robots who have been sent into space in order to get information about a new planet. The planet appears to be enough like Earth that it would be able to allow living creatures to inhabit it. Scientists are… More Alien Planet, a movie created specifically for the Discovery Channel, concerns a pair of robots who have been sent into space in order to get information about a new planet. The planet appears to be enough like Earth that it would be able to allow living creatures to inhabit it. Scientists are surprised when they discover that the planet's intricate ecosystem supports a variety of creatures that are different than anything seen on Earth. The film is based on the theories of Stephen Hawking and other world-renowned scientific minds. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 34 min.
- Directed By
- Pierre de Lespinois
- Genres
- Documentary, Television, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Special Interest
- In Theaters
- May 14, 2005 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 27, 2005
Critic Reviews
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Michael Szymanski, Sci-Fi Weekly
Colorful, beautiful...
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
Don't look for any Earth-shaking conclusions. Just enjoy the ride.
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Brent Simon, Now Playing Magazine
Offers viewers the opportunity to indulge in speculative science and take a fascinating, fun-filled journey to a world seven light years away.
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Staci Layne Wilson, Fantastica Daily
For a passing fancy, Alien Planet is worth a visit - but I wouldn't want to live there.
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Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
A "What If?" peek at the beasts that might live on a planet six light-years away, Alien Planet is more than cool enough to keep the sci-fi geeks (like me) entertained.
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