The Fourth Kind

The Fourth Kind

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 1st kind: spotting UFOs; 2nd: evidence; 3rd: contact. This pseudo-intelligently presented malarkey awkwardly blends sci-fi and horror by alternating a story of alien abduction (4th kind) with fake documentary footage that we are ceaselessly and tiresomely reminded is real. Sometimes reenactments are presented alongside this footage in split-screen, […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009

©2009 GOLD CIRCLE FILMS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

©2009 GOLD CIRCLE FILMS LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

1st kind: spotting UFOs; 2nd: evidence; 3rd: contact. This pseudo-intelligently presented malarkey awkwardly blends sci-fi and horror by alternating a story of alien abduction (4th kind) with fake documentary footage that we are ceaselessly and tiresomely reminded is real. Sometimes reenactments are presented alongside this footage in split-screen, which if anything lessens their impact and sabotages any possible character identification. Centers on a batty therapist (Milla Jovovich) who believes several of her patients have been abducted. Some nice imagery, but not scary and way too contrived.