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Adapted from Pittacus Lore’s (a.k.a James Frey and Jobie Hughes) novel of the same name, the film centers around nine aliens who escape to Earth after their home planet is destroyed by an enemy species known as the Mogadorians. Each alien (they resemble humans) is assigned a guardian to guide them as they grow into their super powers and a number to distinguish them. The Mogadorians begin hunting the nine on Earth, but can only kill them in sequential order—something to keep in mind as you watch the trailer.
The teaser opens with quick cuts akin to a murder scene from a scary movie. Over a celestial backdrop, we learn how the first three aliens met their demises. Number One was killed in Malaysia. Number Two was murdered in not-so-jolly ol’ England. Number Three was hunted down in Kenya. Hence, the plight of Number Four (Alex), who’s known on Earth as John Smith. We don’t need to consult “Sesame Street”‘s Count to know he’s next. Knife-wielding, motorcycle chasing, laser-shooting palms, exploding hallways and a heart-thumping soundtrack all make for an intriguing trailer. Here’s hoping these elements translate into an intriguing film. I can say this much: I’m eager for something more than a tease after this first look.
The movie stars Alex Pettyfer and Glee’s Dianna Agron who are both dating each other off screen having been brought together by this movie.