I Am Number Four – Review
I went into I Am Number Four without any preconceived notions whatsoever. I enjoyed the cryptic trailer, but besides that and the fact that it was directed by D. J. Caruso I wasn’t sure what the flick was gonna deliver. I’m glad I’m not one of those stuffy, pretentious critics that bash everything to make myself sound cool, because the truth is, I Am Number Four delivered on the action and even threw a little romance into the mix.
The flick is based on a novel by Jobie Hughes and James Frey. It tells of a young alien named John (Alex Pettyfer) who came to Earth to escape a race of evil aliens that killed his people. Only, he’s not alone. There are others like him and as they mature they gain powers that can be used to help them fight off the evil aliens. Along with his protector, Henri (Timothy Olyphant), John travels around the globe trying to go unnoticed. Only once John meets Sarah (Dianna Agron) he decides that maybe running isn’t his only option.
At first I was a little worried when the flick seemed to focus more on the romance than the action, but it didn’t take long for the flick to switch gears and become an honest to goodness scifi action ass-kicker. Also, Teresa Palmer (Number 6) is stupid hot (just saying).
While the flick has its flaws, such as a slow build, and a few unexplained occurrences I found myself cheering the heroes on. The flick reminded me of childhood favorite The Last Starfighter. I’m hoping it performs well so I get a chance to see the sequel that was set up at the end of the flick. I think there’s a solid franchise to be built and I’m excited to watch it unfold. So do yourself a favor and check out I Am Number Four, because it is positively a killer film.
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Donny Broussard
I enjoy the types of films that used to dominate late night television in the '80s, spending time with my family, filmmaking, photography, Rubik's Cubes, Diet Pepsi, building old Shogun Warriors model kits, Canon cameras, comic books, AOR, coconut ice cream, mac & cheese, cold pizza, popcorn, nachos, UL Football tailgating, film festivals, reading, Barry Manilow (don't ask), films with both Goldie Hawn and Chevy Chase in them, Alf, Pac Man, 1979 Trans AMs, beer, Godzilla, Hooters (both the restaurant and ones girls like to keep hidden), and Bigfoot (he's real). I'm just saying.
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I felt the same way about the “slow build,” but it did pay off because by the end of the movie I was 100% emotionally invested in Number Four, and that beagle! Number Six’s hotness matched Number Four’s so I guess their planet only produces yummy aliens (hello! Timothy Olyphant!!) Crossing my fingers for a sequel.
A lot of fans don’t realize it, but THE LAST STARFIGHTER was directed by the original Michael Myers himself – Nick Castle!
Yes! I like that you said yummy aliens. Number 6 was so yummy I’m tempted to start a fan club. Just saying.
Wow. This is the worst film review I think I have ever read in my entire life. You sound like you’re in the eighth grade. If you’re in the eighth grade, fine. Judging by the look of the site, however, and the pictures of the other guys on “staff” (laughs), I’m gonna take a gander and guess that you’re out of high school. Although, one read-over of anything written here tells me you probably never made it past sophomore year — and if I’m wrong and you did somehow make it through to the other side, my suspicions of the American public school system will only be confirmed.
Seriously, can you honestly write shit like this and call it a review? Have you done your homework at all? Read any real movie reviews lately, like Roger Ebert, Peter Travers … any newspaper or magazine film column at all? Have you taken even a moment to study a movie? Or did you just blindly assume that because you like “flicks” and are entertained by them that you should write about them? Kid, writing’s not in you. It’s in none of you. I don’t know what on earth possessed you to think otherwise.
“I’m glad I’m not one of those stuffy, pretentious critics that bash everything to make myself sound cool”
I, the pretentious lover of the most accessible art medium known as “film,” and proud critic of those who attempt to tackle this Goliath genre of life, cry with laughter at the above absurd, childish statement. You are not a critic. You are a knave. And do I sound cool? Because that is certainly my goal in all this. To sound cool. And your little post-modern sensitive self can pout all it wants at this scolding. But while you may here feel insulted, know that it is I who art in truth the insulted hither.
I will tell all my friends about Killer Film.
P.S. A movie like I Am Number Four deserves only this for a review: “Hollywood bullshit again. It sucked.”
Donny Broussard Reply:
March 13th, 2011 at 5:30 pm
I’m honored that you took the time to comment on my review. I’m glad you plan on telling your friends about the site, and I hope I get to meet you in person soon so I can enjoy watching you suck my dick.
Jason Bené Reply:
March 13th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
You know you have made it to the big time when you receive a scathing comment that sounds like something you would read at AICN. Sweet!
Yeah, I wish he would have left his email address. We could have sent him some DVDs for being such a huge fan. Anyone willing to spend that much time on an insult deserves something (besides my junk in his mouth). Pussy.
that (the thinker) was my boyfrienddddd. sorry.. if it’s any consolation though he enjoyed mister peter’s review of the eagle
but i have to agree with him, i think this review was poorly thought out, and “the flick” is overused … but i don’t think this whole site is bad, and neither does he really. he just sometimes likes to cause a ruckus.
love you guys!
Jon Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Thanks for reading. Always. but he got personal and that’s unfair. We welcome healthy, intelligent debates, but not attacks. And to clear up any confusion, we are college educated. See you sometime!
Alexis, thank you for your response. I think you kick ass. I use the word flick often and you don’t have to like my work. No one does. That’s why we have multiple writers, but your boyfriend (the pussy) made personal attacks on everyone on the site. Tell him next time he decides to make it personal to have the balls you do and put his email address on the comment. Also, does anyone actually use the word hither?
from The Thinker):
First, I have to be honest. It’s not by my own will that I’m writing to you now and apologizing. Alexis suggested (strongly) that I apologize. So…
Sorry, guys. I was pissed. Not at you. Just had a rough day. Although, I clearly was speaking the truth about what I felt, and I can’t hide that. So you’ve seen my heart and it sucks. It’s a rancid little hateful beating thing.
Still, Donny I don’t think writing reviews is your thing.. but I’m sure you’re a cool dude; judging by the way you speak to my girlfriend, I gather you’re kind and cool-hearted, and respectful to most persons. Like my girlfriend, who you easily could have called an idiot for dating a douchebag like me. So thanks for not doing that.
Anyway, email me if you like. I’m STILL a pussy, I know that. If you can forgive me, that would be pretty awesome of you. I extend this apology not just to Donny but to the rest of the team. Sorry, guys.
My email is actually the same as my girlfriend’s. See, I never believed in emailing … I don’t really email because I still don’t believe in it. I think mailing is the best way to go. It’s more formal and requires more thought and intentionality
But in this circumstance, I’ll email you back from her address.
I wish you all the very best and look forward to more civilized, edifying conversations in the future.
Jon Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 5:16 pm
It’s far more interesting in discussing movies – whether the reviewer and the reader agree or not – than attacking.
SEE? IT’S SO MUCH BETTER WHEN PEOPLE ARE NICE TO EACH OTHER!!!
I’m publicly proud of you, pretty Drew whom I love dearlydearlydearly
You can be a jerk, but we’re working through it, and I’ll NEVER not love you. We’ve endured too much together.
Guys, I really like you guys. You guys seem so cool. I’ll keep reading this site
LOVE, ALEXIS AND DREW (because in his heart he really does love you)
Okay, big group hug.
horrorchic Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I don’t know Jason, Thinker’s comments were quite mean spirited and nasty.
Alexis Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 1:27 am
horrorchic:
i don’t mean to be manipulative or try to justify my bf’s commentssss… but he’s been through a lot. he was never accepted by his dad, never received affirmation.. please, all forgive him. not that you guys have ever met and it really matters but, please in your hearts all forgive him, and try to understand.. he’s had a rough little exixstence, yano?
TO ALL: LOVE YOU! BIG GROUP HUG AND A KISS FROM ME TO YOU! (hehehe)
<3
horrorchic Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Ummmm Alexis, Drew, Thinker, Sybil?
No need to explain anything to me, this is hilarious.
Thanks for the good laugh.
WTH?
Donny Broussard Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 8:12 pm
You rock so hard it’s hard not to smile when I read your comments. Just saying.
horrorchic Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
Well Donny….
Some of our fellow humans have waaaaaaaaaay too much time on their hands. Perhaps multiple personalities as well?
Donny Broussard Reply:
March 14th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I notice that the haters spend lots of time trying to make us aware of their existence, doing their best to use large words and frequently sounding like a character from LORD OF THE RINGS. It’s cool. I don’t mind bashing my work I can defend myself, but bashing my team is unacceptable. You however, horrorchick are never boring, always interesting, and always welcome on this site. Keep kicking ass and watching killer “flicks.”
Brad Giggles-Reiter Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 7:01 am
Donny, you’re right. HC is never boring. I’ve know her for a bit of time, we frequent the same message borad, and I enjoy reading her posts.
Keep it real HC!
horrorchic Reply:
March 15th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Thanks for the love guys.
Drew,
Thank you for the apology. I personally don’t care what you think of my writing sir. I make my living teaching film at the college level and writing reviews for various publications, and have done so for a number of years now. So I don’t need justification from you. If you think my writing is shit I’m totally cool with that. What upset me was the fact that you picked on the entire site and our levels of education. Most of us have degrees and some of us multiple degrees. You bashed every writer on the site and made it personal. We want you to read KF, and if you don’t dig my stuff, then skip over it and read the other writers, but don’t bash the entire site because you don’t like my writing.
Once again, thank you for visiting the site and thank you for taking the time to apologize to the other writers.
Donny