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3.5/5 – A clever inversion of the alien invasion formula that deserves a spot on your sci-fi watchlist. Planet 51
: The film heavily parodies 1950s paranoia, B-movies, and even pop culture icons like (featuring a pet Xenomorph that acts like a dog). Cast & Production Voice Talent : The film features a high-profile cast, including Dwayne Johnson Justin Long Jessica Biel as Neera, and Gary Oldman as the paranoid General Grawl. Record-Breaking Budget : Produced by Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios as Professor Kipple: A mad scientist eager to
The film was a co-production between Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with a budget of $70 million, making it the most expensive film ever produced in Spain at the time. The movie was directed by Jorge Blanco, co-directed by Javier Abad and Marcos Martínez, and written by Joe Stillman, known for his work on Shrek and Shrek 2 . Cast & Production Voice Talent : The film
Chuck is quickly labeled a dangerous invader by the paranoid military, led by the fanatical General Grawl (Gary Oldman). He befriends Lem (Justin Long), a local teenager who works at the planetarium and is interested in space exploration. Together with Lem’s friends—including the rebellious Neera (Jessica Biel) and the nerdish Skiff (Seann William Scott)—they try to help Chuck return to his spaceship, "Rover," before he is captured by the military and subjected to scientific experiments. Key Characters
A video game adaptation, Planet 51: The Game , was developed by Pyro Studios and published by Sega. It was released on the same day as the film for the Nintendo DS, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360.