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.

Taking Earth
Directed byGrant Humphreys
Written by
  • Grant Humphreys
  • Grant Knight
  • Michael Harrison
Produced by
  • Grant Humphreys
  • Grant Knight
  • Michael Harrison
Starring
  • Ronan Quarmby
  • Brad Richards
  • Marco Torlage
  • Dick Sorensen
  • Barbara Harrison
  • Virgilio Da Sliva
  • Annabelle Van Heerden
  • Tyla Goodwin
Cinematography
  • Michael Harrison
  • Grant Humphreys
  • Grant Knight
Edited byGrant Humphreys
Music byJosh Cruddas
Production
company
Digital Forces
Distributed by
High Octane Pictures (USA) - Sales Agent

Licensed to multiple distributors worldwide

Release dates
  • 3 March 2017 (2017-03-03) (Japan)
  • 17 March 2017 (2017-03-17) (US)
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Running time
96 minutes (Directors cut 127 Minutes)
CountrySouth Africa
LanguageEnglish
Budget$250,000[2]

Plot

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An 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

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  • 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

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The 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

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Filmtv 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

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  1. ^ "Taking Earth". Filmweb. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  2. ^ "TAKING EARTH, sortie directe en Blu-Ray et DVD [Actus Blu-Ray et DVD]". Freakingeek. 2 July 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  3. ^ "What's new on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon Prime and Hulu for May 2017". ABC News. 1 May 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Everything coming to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and HBO in July". Polygon. June 26, 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Netflix, Amazon and Hulu July 2017 New Releases". Newsweek. 24 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Taking Earth". Filmtv. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Taking Earth". Letterboxd. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  8. ^ "TAKING EARTH". Moria. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  9. ^ "'Taking Earth' Review". Nerdly. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
  10. ^ "Taking Earth". Sensecritique. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
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