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| Review Summary |
A scientific experiment involving a laser goes completely wrong, and it starts pulling lifeforms from other planets to earth.
The first of the life forms brought to earth is Howard, a 3-foot duck who comes from a planet of ducks that have the same mental capacities and speaking skills as humans.
Confused in a new world, Howard stumbles across, Beverly Switzler (Thompson), a member of a band called the Cherry Bombs who is manipulated by her manager.
Howard and Beverly become instant friends, and she lets him hide out at her house from scientists who want to tests on him. To pay her back, Howard roughs up her band manager and becomes their new leader.
A strange set of events occur and it is discovered the laser beam pulled a new creature to the planet, only this one isn't as furry as Howard.
A destructive space alien has taken one of the scientist's bodies and threatens to destroy the earth.
Adam Tobias, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 30%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 50%
Explore/1st contact
Yes
Explore plotlet:
- friendly alien from space chased by govt
Parody movie?
Yes
Generally friendly 1st contact with aliens?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- musician
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (woman) long, wavy
Body type
- skinny (woman)
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- soggy whimpering jelly muffin
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- Very athletic
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- animal
Hair color
- white/grey
Hair style
- (man) very short/crewcut
Body type
- average build (man)
How much in movie?
- 90%-100%
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male Alien
Has special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- super strength
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 20%
Body type
- fat (man)
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physical condition
- missing body parts/abilities
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Earth setting:
- 20th century (1970's to Present)
A substantial portion of this movie takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- inhabited by friendly aliens
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside our solar system?
Yes
Big cities?
Yes
Misc settings
- lab
Kind of city
- Dirty, crime-ridden (like NY)
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Tone of movie
- funny
Comedy or somewhat funny movie?
Yes
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X
- exotic aliens
- nasty human transformations
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