Taking Earth is a 2016 South African low-budget science fiction film directed by Grant Humphreys, and written by Grant Humphreys, Grant Knight, and Michael Harrison.
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| Directed by | Grant Humphreys |
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| Edited by | Grant Humphreys |
| Music by | Josh Cruddas |
Production company | Digital Forces |
| Distributed by | High Octane Pictures (USA) - Sales Agent
Licensed to multiple distributors worldwide |
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Running time | 96 minutes (Directors cut 127 Minutes) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $250,000[2] |
Plot
editAn unexplained attack happens when concealed aliens invade earth to find one person out of 7 billion, who can save the fate of the planet.
Cast
edit- Marco Torlage as Cameron, an alien disguised as a human who has been hiding on Earth for the past 7 years
- Ronan Quarmby as David, Cameron's friend
- Brad Richards as Garabon/Graeme, an invading alien disguised as a human, tasked with finding Cameron
- Barbara Harrison as Ellen, Cameron's protector who is an alien disguised as a human
- Dick Sorenson as Devanera, Neran leader, Garabon's father, and Irehkull's uncle
- Annabelle Van Heerden as Sarah, David's girlfriend
- Tyla Goodwin as Shanna, a young lady who was rescued by Cameron and David
Production and release
editThe film was produced in South Africa by Digital Forces, the 3MT (Three Man Team). It was released in Japan on 3 March 2017 and in the United States on 17 March 2017. It also came out on iTunes on 2 May 2017[3] and on Netflix on 31 July 2017.[4][5] Screenmedia in the USA used Youtube (Popcornflix) as another distribution arm and the film has received over 5 Million views.
The film was sold worldwide by the High Octane Media - Sales agent, and distributed in multiple territories. The producers wrote Taking Earth with the intention of building a larger universe. There are currently 2 sequels planned.[citation needed]
Reception
editFilmtv gave the film, a 3.3/10[6] Letterboxd gave the film, a 2.8/5,[7] Moria gave the film, a 2 1/2/5,[8] Nerdly said "Taking Earth is a soft recommend",[9] Sensecritique gave the film, a 2.7/10.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Taking Earth". Filmweb. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "TAKING EARTH, sortie directe en Blu-Ray et DVD [Actus Blu-Ray et DVD]". Freakingeek. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "What's new on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime and Hulu for May 2017". ABC News. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Everything coming to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and HBO in July". Polygon. June 26, 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Netflix, Amazon and Hulu July 2017 New Releases". Newsweek. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Taking Earth". Filmtv. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Taking Earth". Letterboxd. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "TAKING EARTH". Moria. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "'Taking Earth' Review". Nerdly. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- ^ "Taking Earth". Sensecritique. Retrieved 8 April 2018.