"Radio astronomer Zane Zaminsky (Charlie Sheen) believe's he's picked up a cosmic noise that signals extraterrestrial intelligence. His search for the truth leads him to find proof that an alien race is invading the earth."
Ed Phillips, Resident Arrival Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Movie Actual chase scenes or violence - 20% Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 60% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- science fiction story
Invasion from human defender POV?
- subtle invasion (body snatching, mind control, look-alikes)
War and Invasion
Yes
Clones/duplicates?
- bad clones/duplicates
Clones/Duplicates?
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- scientist
Age:
- 20's-30's
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- brunette (Brown)
Hair type
- (man) short/medium wavy
Body type
- average (man)
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- aggressive
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor?
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Very much smarter than other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Hair color
- blonde
Hair style
- (woman) short/butch/lez
Body type
- ample chest & buttocks (female)
How much in movie?
- 40%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- an entire race
Has special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- can change shapes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 60%
Setting
Jungle?
Yes
Desert?
Yes
Small town?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Any profanity?
- Occasional swearing
Kinds of F/X
- exotic aliens
