Alienoid: Return to the Future

"At long last, all secrets shall be unveiled."

2024 2h 2m KO

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 874

ActionFantasyAdventureScience Fiction

Synopsis

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Ean has a critical mission to return to the future to save everyone. However, she becomes trapped in the distant past while trying to prevent the escape of alien prisoners who are locked up in the bodies of humans. Meanwhile, Muruk, who helps Ean escape various predicaments, is unnerved when he begins sensing the presence of a strange being in his body. Traveling through the centuries, they are trying to prevent the explosion of the haava.

“At long last, all secrets shall be unveiled.”

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Cast

Ryu Jun-yeol
Muruk
Kim Tae-ri
Ean
Kim Woo-bin
Guard / Thunder
Lee Hanee
Min Gaelin
Yum Jung-ah
Madam Black
Jo Woo-jin
Mr. Blue
Kim Eui-sung
Jajang / Doctor
Jin Sun-kyu
Nong-pa

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Choi Dong-hoon
Writers: Lee Ki-cheol, Choi Dong-hoon
Languages: Korean, English
Countries: South Korea

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1 / 8

ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Korean, English.

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3 / 8

CINEMA

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Part of the "Alienoid Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, shot by Kim Tae-kyeong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jang Young-gyu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Shin Min-kyung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri and Kim Woo-bin carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

RUNTIME

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Marketing tagline: "At long last, all secrets shall be unveiled.".

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The take

Choi Dong-hoon directs. Kim Tae-kyeong behind the camera. Jang Young-gyu scores. Shin Min-kyung cuts. Produced in South Korea. Dialogue in Korean, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Korean, English.
3Part of the "Alienoid Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Choi Dong-hoon, shot by Kim Tae-kyeong. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Jang Young-gyu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Shin Min-kyung shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri and Kim Woo-bin carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "At long last, all secrets shall be unveiled.".
9IMDB entry: tt20201212 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Released under 19 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Kim Tae-kyeong
Original score: Jang Young-gyu
Editing: Shin Min-kyung
Production design: Ryu Seong-hie
Costume design: Cho Sang-kyung
Makeup / hair: Kim Hyun-jung
VFX supervisor: Jay Seung Jaegal
Runtime: 122 min · 2h 2m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $10,824,208
Original language: KO
IMDB: Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024)

Part of

Alienoid Collection

From the late Goryeo dynasty to present day, alien visitors have been using the humans of Earth for secretive purposes. At the intersection of mystical martial arts, time travel and cutting edge Science Fiction lie the Alienoid films.

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MovieGuys2024-06-18
★ 5/10
I'm not a fan of films that try to look at aspects of an original film from differing perspectives. In essence Alienoid: Return to the Future does just that. Its rein-visions and adds to, aspects of the original story. Having watched the first film I still found this follow up horribly confusing. It would have been much better as a clear cut continuance with its own unique but related story. instead, for this reviewer Alienoid: Return to the Future comes across as fragmentary and as a result difficult to follow. Its not helped by constant shifts between plot elements and characters, with no concise tie in. Acting is decent, as per the last film, action is reasonable and special effects are solid. That said, the lack of consideration of a cohesive plot lets this film down, very badly. In summary, its hard to recommend a follow up film that's this fragmented and hard to follow. Not recommended.
moviepoptime2024-11-26
Alienoid: Return to the Future is an ambitious sequel that combines sci-fi action with intricate time-travel elements. Watching it was a whirlwind of excitement and confusion, as the film's fast-paced narrative often felt overwhelming. The visuals are stunning, showcasing impressive special effects and vibrant cinematography that truly enhance the viewing experience. The characters are charming and well-developed, which helped me connect with their journeys despite the complex plot. The film's brisk pace kept me engaged, though I occasionally found myself lost in the intricacies of the storyline. While it builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, I felt that the plot could have benefited from clearer exposition. Some moments of humor felt forced, but genuinely funny scenes provided much-needed levity amidst the chaos. Overall, Alienoid: Return to the Future is a visually captivating film that offers a thrilling ride for fans of the genre. It left me entertained but also wished for a more coherent narrative to fully appreciate its ambitious scope. If you liked my experience, then check out the <a href="https://moviepoptime.com/fantasy/alienoid-return-to-the-future/" target="_blank">Latest Movie Reviews</a>.

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