Attraction (2017)

Beautiful special effects and original alien design; It's a shame, because the idiocy of the plot (young Russians acting as dumb) makes it a wasteful opportunity to develop a good sci-fi movie. Lately, Russia has given sample on how to compete with Hollywood (see Guardians), but the difference between making a good movie and a bad one are always the same: a strong story with new ideas.

Fmovies: Pleasantly surprised by a very well directed film with good acting. Only 2d Russian film watched, and found to be not only entertaining, but with social overtures that reflect current American and European mass hysteria over immigrants and any unknown surprises. The plot was well developed and proceeded on a fast enough pace to hold riveting attention poised between Armageddon and enlightening alien contact. My thoughts were that this was an excellent Sci-Fi thriller that could do well at the box office with an good English translation. Jim (an American)

Interesting because it's somewhat differente vs "western" films. Great concept of story, excellent visuals, charming actors; but ALL RUINED with poor writing, and no better direction. Russian? Really? Looks intentionally phony. Characters are terribly inconsistent -- caricatures of people acting out-of-character to fit each "need twist" in the story. I bothered to write this becasue I liked the good enough, to feel very disappointed with the whole.

Attraction fmovies. I love Sci-Fi movies enough to have watched all of them... Close enough anyway. If you like Sci-Fi you will like this movie.

It's a classic 'alien stranded on Earth, just wants to go home, finds help along the way' overall theme. Large scale and close up futuristic graphics were impeccably set in the middle of a grittier city street environment of urban, contentious youths and controlling parent/authority figures. I must have watched the bad subtitles version, fortunately, the quality acting provided more than enough context as to what emotions were in play and gave full meaning to the scenes.

Straightforward story-wise, good pacing, minimal gore, emotional anger a little on the high side, incredible blend of CGI in an urban environment without getting in the way of, or taking over the story. As a foray into blockbuster Sci-Fi for Russia, I'd call "Attraction" a flawless victory.

First of all, the overall film and CGI-quality is definitely great. Great cut and most of the actors do a solid work in this Sci-Fi movie. If you are just looking for a Sci-Fi action, popcorn movie and indeed you can handle it in that way, but then you'll miss what lies behind the curtain.

The action of this films pretends a story about aliens crashing down in Russia and trying to get back to their home planet while the military, as always, is trying to get their hands on the alien technology (away from separate other points that should not be spoilered here).

But the most tensioning aspect of this solid movie from my perspective, is the hidden way the director Fedor Bondarchuk speaks out his criticism about the actual Russian government(some extremely short snapshots of Putin to name the evil) and especially how people in Russia are manipulated by placing fake-news in media and social media. And not to forget the suppressing military, striking first and after that looking for what really happened. Also you get a feeling how easy the people let the government manipulate their mind without thinking only a minute what really could hide behind the story. And at least how fast you can organize a mob to believe that everything that is alien, is evil and has to be killed.

Really courageous to speak out that many criticism (and a lot more that can't described here) were everyone knows, that the suppressing Russian regime won't tolerate that.

For me a great movie, with some sense of humor and irony.

I really have a hard time finding the words to express how bad this movie is. As soon as you discover what is found inside the alien you will understand what I mean. A few outdated CGI tricks cannot redeem this senseless story.