The sci-fi version of "Shrek the Monster"

August 2022-10-28 18:04:24

"Planet 51", an unremarkable Spanish CG film, is similar in many styles to the "Shrek" series (even the CAST list at the end is made very similar to "Shrek"), but because it puts The content is firmly locked in "sci-fi", so there is no collision between the two.

What is the biggest highlight of the "Shrek" series? Probably analytical fans think it is about ugly beauty, lonely happiness and other profound philosophies (and by This is naturally very dissatisfied with its two sequels), but fans of the otaku attribute may be more interested in its parody of the classics. It is estimated that the most satisfying sequels are the textualists~~ Unfortunately, the tribute in "Shrek"/ Spoofs (synonyms, really synonyms, don't be outraged by haters) are mostly fairy tales or fantasy films, and they don't involve much sci-fi, after all, they are limited by the background of the story~

"Planet 51" is very satisfying for sci-fi fans. As a new sci-fi film released in 2009, from "2001: Space Odyssey" to "Wall-E", it has been watched over and over again, fully satisfying the needs of die-hard sci-fi fans to reminisce about the classics , the plot itself is quite ordinary (science fiction fans can even call it "naive"), and the method of putting the main perspective on aliens is not new in recent years, especially when everyone has taken it once." After "Blue Monkey"~~ Of course, pure entertainment movies don't need to worry about these, the positioning of the movie has been very clear since the zombie joke. The picture of this movie is not awesome, but the style of painting is very fresh and the colors are beautiful. .

"2001: A Space Odyssey": After Chuck landed on Planet 51, the classic theme of "2001" sounded, and his ship "Odyssey"

"Star Trek": Chuck's full name was Charles T.Baker~~ Who comes to mind?

"Star Wars": the classic lightsaber fight scene, and the observatory is a bit like Jabba's palace on Tatooine, and the engine sound of a hover car on this planet is a bit like" The race car "Alien" in The Phantom Menace

: The Dog-Like Animal on Planet 51 Is...Alien

"ET Alien": There is a classic scene of riding a bicycle in the film, and the entrance to a house owned by the military also uses a plastic shed to form an arched corridor as in "ET"

"World War": The one at the beginning "Picture-in-picture" movie

"Terminator": Chuck imitated Governor Governor when he was funny

"Wall-E": That puppy-like exploration robot

can be closer District" and so on are included (among which "Monster vs Alien" itself is a new film that pays tribute to the old film = =), as for the "Battle of Terra", it is not simply related, the content of the two films is compared Very similar, a little "crash"~~ "Planet 51" can be regarded as a peaceful and relaxed version of "Battle of Terra".

In addition, there are scenes similar to Apollo's moon landing with the stars and stripes, and similar to Area 51 " Base No. 9", which is located in a desolate area in the California desert, and a classic UFO bar.

Of course, I'm not going to list all of them. There are many more science fiction parts, and of course "Smell the Scent and Know a Woman" and "In the Rain" I didn't mention the song "wait", there are still many classic "sources" waiting for the SyFy guys to find and enjoy the fun of reminiscing the classics~~

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Extended Reading

Planet 51 quotes

  • General Grawl: Look at it, Professor. It's hideous. And that smell...

    Captain Charles T. Baker: Hey, you try wearing the same suit for three weeks.

  • General Grawl: [to Chuck] Tell us your invasion plans! And don't bother taking over my mind. If you do, Captain Kisno has orders to shoot me. If you take over Captain Kisno's mind, Lieutenant Groit has orders to shoot him. If you take over Lieutenant Groit's mind, Sergeant York will shoot Captain Kisno, Lieutenant Groit and myself along with these three soldiers. Each man has a designated target in the squad. Should you succeed in taking over all of our minds, Corporal Hisk has orders to electrocute everyone. If this fails, the entire base is rigged to blow at the touch of a button.

    Soldier #1: Uh, General, sir? Am I to shoot Hecknavar or Kolski?

    Soldier #2: I shoot Kolski.

    General Grawl: No. You shoot Meckavoy.

    Soldier #2: Then who shoots Kolski?

    Soldier #3: I can shoot myself.

    General Grawl: That won't be necessary. Hecknavar, you shoot Kolski, Captain Kisno and and graze Corporal Hisk.