Rate It

Seen it:    
Not seen it: 
Review: 
 
clear rating

Share It

Rating Averages

My Friends Not rated. () Want To See Not Interested
All Flixster 3.5 Stars (564) Want To See 246 Not Interested 2108
Female 3.0 Stars (152) Want To See 65 Not Interested 561
Male 3.0 Stars (412) Want To See 181 Not Interested 1545

More Like This

Tip

If you liked this, then you'll also probably like...

Got another recommendation for someone who liked this movie? Add it to the list!

Got an opinion? Use the buttons to vote on all the suggestions people have added.

If lots of people vote, the best suggestions will rise to the top.

Alien Nation (0%)

Plot: A humanoid slave from another planet (Joe Morton) escapes to the mean streets of Harlem. The people of the neighborhood are slowly won over by the slave's technical wizardry, and they adopt him as a "...( read more read more... )

Post it anywhere Link it anywhere

Recent Reviews

  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 7, 2008
    It was a decent movie. I just saw this movie. I cant believe I just saw young looking joe morton with dreads.lol But the movie is decent once you get in to it. I never heard of it till it came out tv late at night one day.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 16, 2008
    Prometedora pero decepcionante. Tiene buenos momentos, sobre todo los más ítimos y de diálogo, pero se va en picada una vez empieza "la persecución", cuando pierde balance y tropieza buscando moméntum. El comentario social también resulta algo superficial. / Promising but dissapointing. Has its good moments, especially the more intimate, dialogue-filled ones, but goes downhill once "the chase" begins, as it loses balance and stumbles looking for momentum. Its social commentary is also somewhat superficial.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    April 25, 2008
    It's been a long while since I've seen it, but I remember it being good!

    This is where the film "Men in Black" got the idea from?
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    February 17, 2008
    A very different kind of sci fi movie that is kind of dated. Joe Morton(Smallville and Eureka) gives an amazing performance as the main character and he does it all without uttering a line. Not one word. Bill Cobbs is also excellent in a small supporting role as he was very funny for the short time he was on screen. Just be prepared for those feet.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 7, 2008
    For what it is, it's well made. Put together on a very small budget, a classic really was born out of this one. And Joe Morton acting without speaking the whole time? Great performance. Loved the scenes at the pre-refurbished Ellis Island.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    December 9, 2007
    A unique blend of racial commentary and immigrant fable from John Sayles. Joe Morton's worldess performance carries an awful lot of weight.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 27, 2007
    This one was out on the fringe in the 80s and still feels it now. Notice the dating with the video games...only slows down a bit because of the "moral tale attached to it.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 5, 2007
    A deceptively intelligent "stranger in a strange land" story, with well-drawn characters and stylish villians.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    September 6, 2006
    At first glance, this movie seems like it would fall into the category of "It was so bad, it was funny" But John Sayles deserves credit for actually making relevant a lot of social issues in this movie and Joe Morton does a terrific job of playing the mute alien crash-landing in Harlem. A special release just came out on DVD and I would recommend it to anyone who's open-minded enough to try something new and a little bit different, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!

My Friends Said...

Comments

This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "Brother From Another Planet" !

Details

  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: John Sayles
  • Genres: Art House & International, Comedy, Science Fiction & Fantasy
  • Released: December 31, 1984
  • DVD Released: October 25, 2003

Recent News

Movie Skins

Movie Quizzes

Video Clips