Alienoid: Return to the Future (2024)

★ 6.6 2h 2m 827 votes IMDb

Action Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure

Ean has a critical mission to return to the future to save everyone. However, she becomes trapped in the distant past while trying to prevent the escape of alien prisoners who are locked up in the bodies of humans. Meanwhile, Muruk, who helps Ean escape various predicaments, is unnerved when he begins sensing the presence of a strange being in his body. Traveling through the centuries, they are trying to prevent the explosion of the haava.

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Cast

Ryu Jun-yeol as Muruk Age 39 · Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea Ryu Jun-yeol (Hangul: 류준열; born 25 September 1986) is a South Korean actor. He gained popularity through his breakthrough role in the television series Reply 1988 (2015–2016). Known as a prolific Chun...

Kim Tae-ri as Ean Age 35 · Seoul, South Korea Kim Tae-ri (김태리) is a South Korean actress. Kim started her career appearing in theater productions and modelling in TV adverts. She made her feature film debut in Park Chan-wook's film The Handmaiden...

Kim Woo-bin as Guard / Thunder Age 36 · Seoul, South Korea Kim Woo-bin (born July 16, 1989) is a South Korean actor and model who is considered one of the most popular Hallyu stars. Kim's breakout year came in 2013 with two hit dramas (School 2013) and (The H...

Lee Hanee as Min Gaelin Age 43 · Seoul, South Korea Lee Ha-nee (born March 2, 1983), better known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician, gayageum player and a beauty pageant titleholder. She represented her country at the M...

Yum Jung-ah as Madam Black Age 53 · Seoul, South Korea Yum Jung-ah (염정아) is a South Korean actress. She was born on July 28, 1972. Her notable films include A Tale of Two Sisters, The Big Swindle, The Old Garden, and Cart, as well as the television series...

Jo Woo-jin as Mr. Blue Age 47 · Daegu, South Korea Jo Shin-je (born January 16, 1979), known professionally as Jo Woo-jin (조우진), is a South Korean actor. He won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2019 for his perfor...

Director Choi Dong-hoon

Cast Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, Lee Hanee, Yum Jung-ah, Jo Woo-jin, Kim Eui-sung, Jin Sun-kyu, Shin Jung-keun, Yoon Kyung-ho

MovieGuys 5/10 Jun 18, 2024

I'm not a fan of films that try to look at aspects of an original film from differing perspectives.

In essence Alienoid: Return to the Future does just that. Its rein-visions and adds to, aspects of the original story. Having watched the first film I still found this follow up horribly confusing. It would have been much better as a clear cut continuance with its own unique but related story.

instead, for this reviewer Alienoid: Return to the Future comes across as fragmentary and as a result difficult to follow. Its not helped by constant shifts between plot elements and characters, with no concise tie in.

Acting is decent, as per the last film, action is reasonable and special effects are solid. That said, the lack of consideration of a cohesive plot lets this film down, very badly.

In summary, its hard to recommend a follow up film that's this fragmented and hard to follow. Not recommended.

moviepoptime Nov 26, 2024

Alienoid: Return to the Future is an ambitious sequel that combines sci-fi action with intricate time-travel elements. Watching it was a whirlwind of excitement and confusion, as the film's fast-paced narrative often felt overwhelming.

The visuals are stunning, showcasing impressive special effects and vibrant cinematography that truly enhance the viewing experience. The characters are charming and well-developed, which helped me connect with their journeys despite the complex plot. The film's brisk pace kept me engaged, though I occasionally found myself lost in the intricacies of the storyline.

While it builds upon the foundation of its predecessor, I felt that the plot could have benefited from clearer exposition. Some moments of humor felt forced, but genuinely funny scenes provided much-needed levity amidst the chaos.

Overall, Alienoid: Return to the Future is a visually captivating film that offers a thrilling ride for fans of the genre. It left me entertained but also wished for a more coherent narrative to fully appreciate its ambitious scope.

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