Evolution
Homework - September 29, 2020
This often overlooked Ivan Reitman movie has all the fun and feel of Ghostbusters with a whole new host of monsters and an unlikely but lovable cast of heroes.
The same director of Stripes, Twins, Kindergarten Cop, and Ghostbusters brings us a new spin on the alien invasion premise with great special effects and a range of humor from this ensemble cast.
Evolution stars David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Sean William Scott, and the wonderful Julianne Moore. Getting to see Duchovny and Moore in comedic roles is a treat, and Scott and Jones are in their comfort zones of comedy.
With cameos from Ethan Suplee, Ty Burrell, and Dan Aykroyd, the humorous world in Evolution comes to life with ease. This movie is chocked full of hilarious scenes and memorable one-liners that will keep you coming back for a rewatch.
Currently on Netflix and Amazon in Canada, DirecTV and Starz in the US, this is the missing link of Reitman movies that everyone should see.
Rating system
A clear explanation of our star ratings.
Didn’t finish watching, qualifies as a movie, just not one people should watch.
spent more time on phone or daydreaming about other movies than watching.
One thing was good (casting, script, dialogue, direction, cinematography, costumes, set design). Everything else failed.
Got a couple of things right, though still not at recommendation level.
Some people may be mildly satisfied with a watch, but can’t recommend to most viewers.
Enough entertainment value to recommend among genre-specific viewers (i.e. There’s enough action for action fans, drama for drama fans, etc.). One time viewing is enough.
holds up within its genre and hits enough elements to entertain viewers looking for more than just that genre’s key features. Can recommend. Might rewatch.
Recommend a watch to most viewers. Hits on majority of quality aspects (i.e. acting, script, etc.) Will likely rewatch. Entertains beyond genre.
Not only should everyone watch this, but it’s close to perfection.
No discussion. Just watch it.
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