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Alien
2024·Movie
Alien fingerprint
Strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Fast Pace5
- Adrenaline4
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Hopefulness5
- Pathos4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Absurdist Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Satire & Parody3
World
Technology
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
- Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
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About
In a small Ural village live only simple ordinary people except for the local hearing-impaired “fool” lyosha. he lives in a makeshift house made of garbage, weekly draws strange circles on the fields and tries to catch radio waves 24 hours a day in hope to contact representatives of extraterrestrial civilizations. the villagers laugh at lyosha and his strange hobbies, but everything changes when the one he has been calling for so long finally visits him.
Russian CinemaRural Sci-FiExtraterrestrial ContactHearing Impaired ProtagonistMysteryPhilosophicalEccentric CharactersUral Setting
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Questions about Alien
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Is Alien worth watching?
49
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Alien?
1 h 18 min
Alien runs 1 h 18 min.
What language is Alien in?
Russian
It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.
What tropes does Alien use?
Stock Sound EffectsSapient ShipTurned Against Their MastersArtistic LicenseWorst AidDead Star WalkingEvil-Detecting DogGo-to-Sleep EndingFive-Second ForeshadowingForeshadowingAction SurvivorSleeper Starshipand 207 more
TV Tropes lists 219 storytelling tropes for Alien, including Stock Sound Effects, Sapient Ship, Turned Against Their Masters.