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The Fourth Kind (2009)

2009 | Mystery

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Produced by Universal Pictures
Director Olatunde Osunsanmi
Writer Olatunde Osunsanmi
Cast Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Will Patton and Corey Johnson

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LeftSideCut (3776 KP) rated

Aug 8, 2022  
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The Fourth Kind (2009)
2009 | Mystery
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Will Patton throws his name in the ring for "biggest unnecessary dickhead cop in a horror film", does pretty well, and then I realised I don't really like owls anymore.
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The Fourth Kind (2009)
The Fourth Kind (2009)
2009 | Mystery
5.0 (3 Ratings)
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"Milla Jovovich is in it. It’s another one of those ones that’s based on a true story, like The Mothman Prophecies. They use a lot of found footage in it — well not found footage, but like cop car cameras and things like that. This is one of those movies that, you know, it will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. It’s horrifying."

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Gareth von Kallenbach (980 KP) rated

Aug 9, 2019  
The Fourth Kind (2009)
The Fourth Kind (2009)
2009 | Mystery
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Based on true events, “The Fourth Kind” is a thriller/semi-documentary covering the seemingly unexplained true events that occurred to psychologist Abigail Turner, portrayed in the film by Milla Jovovich. “The Fourth Kind” presents Abby’s story merging dramatic renditions with actual video and audio footage of the strange occurrences.

It is a creepy film filled with close up shots of spooky owls and the hauntingly foggy skies of Nome, Alaska. All this imagery creates a mystical scene but it left me wondering whether is it the films content or an extremely good knowledge of camera angles that created the lingering possibility of truth?

Furthering my dislike of the film are the unnecessary plot deviations, such as the start and conclusion by Jovovich, and the slow and disjointed family sequences which make the characters hard to relate to. Moreover, it seems as if much of the film’s content could be removed and possibly presented as a stronger case for an encounter of the fourth kind as short film or even television episode.

But the most glaring objection to the film’s premise is that it is built on a very small amount of evidence. Sure, the evidence that is presented is disturbing but the limited actual video and audio clips utilized make the film feel gimmicky. Dr. Turner’s story is intriguing but it does not support a satisfying a full-length film, especially for audiences hoping to see something that will force them to reexamine their stance on alien life forms.

In the end what you probably want to know is if this movie significantly change my views on the possibility of alien life forms or if it scared me to my core. The simple answer is no, but it did make me less enthusiastic about visiting to Nome, Alaska.