I Am Number Four - Movie Review

The Spring Breaks is almost done, but what about going out and watch a movie.  Before taking a decision let’s have a review of "I Am Number Four."


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In this occasion Director D.J.Caruso, known for movies like Disturbia in 2007, Eagle Eye 2008, Taking Lives 2004, and some TV series, takes the direction of this sci-fi drama. 

Caruso, who is not the famous musician compositor, follows the classical formula of sci-fi movies. Yeah, this movie involves drama, aliens, hot girls/guys, acceptable action and romance.

Four follows John Smith, the fourth of nine aliens from the planet Lorien who are being hunted by the evil Mogadorians - big scary guys with enormous feet and strange tattoos on their bald heads-

Plot

The film opens, when Number Three is in jeopardy somewhere in the tropics, which means John's number is up next. "John Smith" (Alex Pettyfer) lives with his guardian Henri (Timothy Olyphant), in a small Ohio town, until he can develop his powers, reunite with his people, and fight back the Mogadorians' pursuit. He uses his alien powers to come in defense of those who love and care, including the people living on earth, and others more getting bullied.

Looks like Caruso has been watching the Twilight series because “I Am Number Four” is recommended for teens, and not so teens, looking for some kind of combination between “Twilight romance and Transformers destruction.” 

See for Yourself.

Cast: Alex Pettyfer, Diana Agron, Timothy Olyphant, Teresa Palmer, Callan McAuliffe

Director: D.J. Caruso

Running time:  1 hour 48 minutes

Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and for language.