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They Live
1988·Movie
·1h 33min·R·
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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .
Good for friends night · party vibe · teens
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You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they're people just like you. You're wrong. Dead wrong.
A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.
Cult Sci-FiAnti-Capitalist SatireAlien ConspiracyAction ThrillerSocial CritiqueIconic QuotesParanoid Urban FantasyVisually Distinct80s Classic
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Is They Live worth watching?
72
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 55).
Will They Live make me laugh?
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Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Is They Live plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.
Was They Live a box office hit?
Budget$4 million
Box office$13 million
Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.
What tropes does They Live use?
I Knew It!Took a Level in BadassTitle DropHomageNo Name GivenVoice of the ResistanceLeft HangingOh, Crap!Humans Are the Real MonstersProperly ParanoidMoral MyopiaThe '80sand 94 more
TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including I Knew It!, Took a Level in Badass, and Title Drop.