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Three are dead. Who is Number four? From Director D.J. Caruso (Disturbia), producer Michael Bay (Transformers) and the Emmy-winning writers of TV's Smallville, comes this gripping, action-packed thriller. John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) is an extraordinary teen masking his true identity to elude a deadly enemy sent to destroy him. Living with his guardian (Timothy Olyphant) in the small town he now calls home, John encounters unexpected life-changing events - his first love (Dianna Agron, TV's Glee), powerful new abilities and a secret connection to the others who share his incredible destiny. Complete with deleted scenes and more, I Am Number Four is an explosive suspense-filled ride that will take you to the edge of your seat and beyond.
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49 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Amazon Instant Video|Amazon Verified Purchase
I enjoy watching science fiction movies but find many of them today so caught up with the CGI that the story line is completely lost in translation, as if the story no longer matters today. I found this movie both entertaining and fun. It had good character buildup and did all of this with the fun of science fiction. A true gem amoung todays films. It was also nice not to have anything I found to be offensive in the movie.
I hope they continue this and build upon the movie with sequals but since I didn't know of this being a major blockbuster I am assuming this is not going to be the case.
I hope they continue this and build upon the movie with sequals but since I didn't know of this being a major blockbuster I am assuming this is not going to be the case.
59 of 71 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great mindless entertainment when you just want to unwind in front of the tv
June 3, 2011
By M. Espinoza
Format:Amazon Instant Video
I hesitated renting it online when I saw that the initial review were horrible, but I rolled the dice and am glad I watched it. It's not an Oscar-winning performance, and certainly not going to inspire deep, intellectual conversation afterwards....but if you're looking for something entertaining to watch just for fun-- then you'll love this movie.
Great action sequences towards the end, semi-intriguing story, you can answer your text messages and microwave some popcorn without losing track of what's going on on-screen. Unless you're in a film-snobbish mood, this is well worth getting.
Great action sequences towards the end, semi-intriguing story, you can answer your text messages and microwave some popcorn without losing track of what's going on on-screen. Unless you're in a film-snobbish mood, this is well worth getting.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Rachel Ford
Format:DVD
I've seen some reviewers (negatively) compare this movie to Twilight. I would only guess that the majority of these reviewers haven't actually seen Twilight - because, aside from young people and romance (which describes quite a few movies out there...), they have nothing in common. This movie is interesting, exciting, and light on emo; the story is one of survival, rather than a lengthy romance seasoned occasionally with just a pinch of adventure. This is an adventure complicated by romance, rather than a romance complicated by adventure. All of which isn't to knock Twilight - it achieves what it tries to do successfully - but to point out that this is not Twilight. At all. So, enough about what it isn't. Now onto what it is.
(spoilers)
I am Number Four is the story of a young alien who has yet to come into his powers; he is one of 9 gifted alien youngsters who were destined to protect their (now destroyed) planet. After Number 3 is killed by the marauding invading aliens who destroyed Number 4's planet, Number 4 and his protector flee to Paradise, Ohio. Number 4 (now "John Smith") gets involved in some teen drama (football players who pick on the science nerd, Sam [who claims that his father was abducted by aliens]) and falls for the football player's ex, Sarah. While highschool trouble brews, the evil aliens are getting closer and closer to discovering them; when "John's" protector goes missing, he and Sam set out to find him. Things go south from there, ending with a spectacular showdown that includes a fight between dragon-like monsters and a dog/dinosaur-like "pet".
(end spoilers)
I won't say that any of this is original (it's not; it's mostly all been done somewhere). But it is good, and it's done well. The acting is good, the interactions are more or less believable (even with the well-used bully-football-players theme), and it's quite interesting. Would see again. A friend of mine put it like this: "This was a movie about aliens *and* teens - by all rights, it should have stunk." Maybe so, but lucky for us, it didn't. 5/5 stars
(spoilers)
I am Number Four is the story of a young alien who has yet to come into his powers; he is one of 9 gifted alien youngsters who were destined to protect their (now destroyed) planet. After Number 3 is killed by the marauding invading aliens who destroyed Number 4's planet, Number 4 and his protector flee to Paradise, Ohio. Number 4 (now "John Smith") gets involved in some teen drama (football players who pick on the science nerd, Sam [who claims that his father was abducted by aliens]) and falls for the football player's ex, Sarah. While highschool trouble brews, the evil aliens are getting closer and closer to discovering them; when "John's" protector goes missing, he and Sam set out to find him. Things go south from there, ending with a spectacular showdown that includes a fight between dragon-like monsters and a dog/dinosaur-like "pet".
(end spoilers)
I won't say that any of this is original (it's not; it's mostly all been done somewhere). But it is good, and it's done well. The acting is good, the interactions are more or less believable (even with the well-used bully-football-players theme), and it's quite interesting. Would see again. A friend of mine put it like this: "This was a movie about aliens *and* teens - by all rights, it should have stunk." Maybe so, but lucky for us, it didn't. 5/5 stars
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
The book was better
If you didn't read the book the movie would have been good but I did not like the way so much was changed from the book
Published 18 hours ago by Carrie Achorn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Film
Good story but more films should be made
Actors all were good in the film
Good science fiction story
Good
Actors all were good in the film
Good science fiction story
Good
Published 1 day ago by Alan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable
I enjoyed this movie and hope there is a sequal to it soon. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys sciencefiction and teen stories.
Published 2 days ago by Janet Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Four
We love watching I Am Number Four. It is on our list of movies to purchase. I can't wait for another one to come out.
Published 2 days ago by April Dupree
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun mystery/action/adventure film
This movie is a great stress-reliever. It pretty much follows the action/ adventure format, but it's not fingernails-embedded-in-the palm intense, either. Read more
Published 3 days ago by ReadingGranny
4.0 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed the movie
This movie was not what I expected; it was very good. Could have been a little better; the actors were great especially since they weren't big name actors.
Published 3 days ago by Luckee27
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it
Great show, engaging, entertaining. I also felt like they were setting up for a TV show or a sequil. But Loved it!
Published 3 days ago by Danny Poole
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different
I like Timothy Olyphant so I had to see the movie. We liked it. It's entertaining. Reminds me of an X-Men type of movie with obvious good and evil characters, a lot of action,... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Book Worm
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, Family Sci-Fi movie
This movie reminded me of the "Last Starfighter," a well-acted, entertaining family-oriented movie. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Randy C.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Must like sci-fi
I really enjoy sci-fi movies that is not completed out of the scope of reality, yes, I think humans have the ability to do much more than we are currently accustomed to seeing. Read more
Published 5 days ago by scrollingenius
