Alienoid: Return to the Future explained

Alienoid: Return to the Future
Native Name:
Hangul:외계+인 2부
Rr:Euigye+in 2-bu
Lk:Alien+Human Part 2
Director:Choi Dong-hoon
Producer:Ahn Soo-hyun
Starring:
Music:Jang Young-gyu
Cinematography:Kim Tae-kyung
Editing:Shin Min-kyung
Studio:Caper Film
Distributor:CJ E&M
Runtime:122 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross: million[1]

Alienoid: Return to the Future is a 2024 South Korean science fiction action film directed by Choi Dong-hoon, starring Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, and Kim Woo-bin. It is the second part of 2022 film Alienoid and tells the story of humans and monks trying to save everyone by returning to the present while hidden secrets are revealed in the fierce battle for the new sword.[2] It was released on January 10, 2024, in IMAX, 4DX, and ScreenX formats.[3] [4]

Plot

Retrieving the Divine Sword to unlock the gate of time, Lee Ahn, trapped in the past and attempting to stop the escape of an alien prisoner locked in a human body, searches for Thunder and makes her way back to the future. In the meantime, a weird presence in Mureuk's body disturbs him. Lee Ahn and Mureuk are pursued by Heug-seol and Cheong-woon, the two mages from Samgaksan who suspect that an alien lies within Mureuk; Neung-pa, a blind swordsman who wants to take the rumored divine sword and open his eyes; and Ja-jang, who wants to claim the divine sword.

In the present day, several people are killed by a haava, an alien substance detonated by an escaped alien prisoner, The Architect, and an accidental alien witness, Min Gae-in, begins to investigate the incident. With only 48 minutes left before all the haava explodes, Lee Ahn must open the gate of time, return to the future and stop the heavy detonation. Finally, all the secrets are revealed.[5]

Cast

Production

Both parts of Alienoid were shot together, filming for which began in March 2020 and concluded in April 2021 taking 387 days.[12] The cost of production of both the parts was estimated at .[13]

Release

On December 11, 2023, the main poster and 'Character Roadmap' video, were released and the film was scheduled for release on January 10, 2024, by CJ E&M.[14] It was released in IMAX, 4DX and ScreenX formats as scheduled.[15]

The film was released in Vietnam on January 12, Indochina on the 24, Hong Kong on the 25, and North America on the 26. It will be released in Taiwan in February 2024.[16]

The film was featured in Features section of the 71st Sydney Film Festival on June 8, 2024.[17]

Reception

Box office

The film was released on January 10 on 1388 screens.[18] It opened at first place on Korean box office with 103,467 admissions and a gross of US$746,073,[19] [20] and also took the first place in its first week of release with 648,687 cumulative viewers at the weekend box office.[21] It maintained its top position at box office for continuous ten days.[22] On January 21, the twelfth day of its release the film exceeded 1 million viewers.[23]

, with a gross of US$10,332,034 and 1,429,965 admissions, it is at 7th place among the Korean films released in 2024.[24]

Critical response

On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes website, the film has an approval rating of 63% based on 8 reviews, with an average rating of 6/10.[25]

Lee Yi-seul writing in Asia Economy criticised the film terming it as, "Distracted plot and contrived comedy". However Lee applauded the director Choi Dong-hoon for Korean-style Science Fiction challenge, that combines folklore with mixed likes and dislikes. She wrote, "The bold attempt would not have been possible if it weren't for the director.[26] Jennie Kermode of Eye for Film graded the film 3/5 and wrote, "It's all wildly incoherent, and will seem all the more so if you don't have a grounding in the rules of Korean fantasy magic, but there's still plenty of fun to be had."[27]

Douglas Davidson of Elements of Madness graded the film 4/5 and wrote, "[Brings] with it all the action, hilarity, and drama of the first film, as well as a few of the same drawbacks. However, despite the flaws, it's still a rousing good time that delivers on all it promises and more."[28]

Accolades

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YearCategoryNominee / workResult
Baeksang Arts Awards2024Best Supporting ActressYum Jung-ah[29]

Notes and References

  1. Alienoid: The Return to the Future (2024). 20201212. March 2, 2024.
  2. Web site: [종합] "외계+인 2부는 카타르시스가 될 것" 류준열·김태리의 변신, 1부 혹평 반전시킬까]. [Comprehensive] "Alien + Human Part 2 will be a catharsis" Will the transformation of Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri reverse the harsh criticism of Part 1?. Ha-neul Lee. Ten Asia. Naver. November 22, 2023. November 23, 2023. ko.
  3. Web site: '외계+인' 2부 IMAX·4DX·ScreenX 개봉 확정...극장서 즐기는 압도적 스케일. 'Alien + Human' Part 2 confirmed for IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX release... Overwhelming scale to enjoy in the theater. Yang Yu-jin. My Daily. Naver. January 3, 2024. January 3, 2024. ko.
  4. Web site: Lee Ha-neul. December 11, 2023. '외계+인' 2부, 2024년 1월 10일 개봉 확정했다[공식]]. 'Alien + Human' Part 2 confirmed to be released on January 10, 2024 [Official]. December 11, 2023. Ten Asia. ko.
  5. Web site: https://www.kmdb.or.kr/eng/db/kor/detail/movie/K/35482. Korean Movie Database. ko. ko:외계+인 2부. Alienoid 2. January 26, 2024.
  6. Web site: '외계+인' 2부 류준열, 얼치기 아닌 찐 도사로 도술 렙업. 'Alien + Human' Part 2 Ryu Jun-yeol, leveling up his Taoist skills as a skilled Taoist rather than a simpleton. Bae Hyo-joo. Newsen. Naver. November 16, 2023. November 16, 2023. ko.
  7. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 류준열·김태리·김우빈의 수능 응원 "좋은 결과 있기를". 'Alien + Human' Part 2, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, and Kim Woo-bin's CSAT cheering "Hope you get good results". Ha-neul Lee. Ten Asia. Naver. November 15, 2023. November 16, 2023. ko.
  8. News: 류준열·김태리·김우빈 '외계+인' 2부, 2024년 1월 개봉 확정. Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin's 'Alien + Human' Part 2, confirmed to be released in January 2024. Lee Ha-neul. October 26, 2023. November 16, 2023. Ten Asia. Naver. ko.
  9. Web site: 류준열→진선규 '외계+인' 2부 캐릭터 포스터 공개..더 강렬해진 비주얼. Ryu Jun-yeol → Jin Seon-gyu 'Alien + Human' Part 2 character poster released, more intense visuals. Bae Hyo-joo. Newsen. Naver. November 17, 2023. November 17, 2023. ko.
  10. Web site: '몸값'→'외계+인 2부' 대세배우 진선규, 대종상 '시리즈 남우상' 노미네이트. 'Ransom' → 'Alien + Human Part 2' popular actor Jin Seon-gyu is nominated for 'Best Actor in a Series' at the Daejong Awards. Yoo Eun-bi. SPOTV News. Naver. October 30, 2023. November 16, 2023. ko.
  11. News: Yoo Eun-bi. 김해숙→윤경호...'외계+인' 2부, 씬스틸러 배우 총출동. Kim Hae-sook → Yoon Kyeong-ho... 'Alien + Human' Part 2, scene-stealer actors all in attendance. January 30, 2024. SPOTV News. Naver. ko.
  12. Web site: KIM Woo-bin, RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Tae-ri Wrap 2-Part ALIEN. Pierce Conran. April 26, 2021. November 17, 2023. KOFIC.
  13. Web site: Choi Dong-hoon makes it sci-fi and action, but also Korean in 'Alienoid Part 1'. Lee Jae-lim. Naver. Korea JoongAng Daily. July 20, 2022. November 17, 2023.
  14. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 내년 1월 10일 개봉 확정..반전 노린다 [무비타이밍]]. 'Alien + Human' Part 2, confirmed to be released on January 10th next year...aiming for a twist [Movie Timing]. Kim Na-yeon. Star News. Naver. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. ko.
  15. Web site: '외계+인' 특별관에서도 만난다... 아이맥스 4DX 등 개봉 확정. We also meet in the 'Alien + Humans' special hall... Confirmed for release in IMAX 4DX, etc.. Jeong Jin-young. Daily Sports. Naver. January 3, 2024. January 3, 2024. ko.
  16. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 해외서 터졌다..북미→대만 연이은 개봉 확정 [공식]]. Part 2 of 'Aliens + Humans' exploded overseas... Confirmed for successive releases in North America → Taiwan [Official]. Ha Su-jeong. Osen. Naver. February 1, 2024. February 1, 2024. ko.
  17. Web site: Alienoid: Return to the Future . Sydney Film Festival Festival. June 8, 2024. July 23, 2024. en.
  18. Web site: Alienoid 2, 2024 at KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Korean films. January 18, 2024. KOFIC.
  19. Web site: 2024 . 01 . 10（수）일별 박스오피스 (Daily box office). January 10, 2024. KOBIS. ko.
  20. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 개봉 첫날 9만 명 봤다..극장가 新 흥행 훈풍[★무비차트]]. 'Aliens + Humans' Part 2 was seen by 90,000 people on the first day of release.. New box office success in theaters [★Movie Chart]. Kim Na-yeon. Star News. Naver. January 11, 2024. January 11, 2024. ko.
  21. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 개봉 첫 주 박스오피스 1위..韓 영화 저력 과시. 'Aliens + Humans' Part 2 takes first place at the box office in the first week of release...showing off the power of Korean movies. Ahn Yun-ji. Star News. Naver. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. ko.
  22. Web site: '외계+인' 2부, 10일 연속 박스오피스 1위.. 누적 86만. 'Alien + Human' Part 2, No. 1 at the box office for 10 consecutive days... Cumulative 860,000. Kim Ji-hye. Daily Sports. Naver. January 20, 2024. January 20, 2024. ko.
  23. Web site: 류준열·김태리·김우빈 웃었다! '외계+인' 2부, 값진 100만 돌파 [공식]]. Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, and Kim Woo-bin laughed! 'Aliens + Humans' Part 2, valuable milestone exceeds 1 million [Official]. Choi Ji-ye. Ten Asia. Naver. January 21, 2024. January 25, 2024. ko.
  24. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024. February 29, 2024. KOFIC.
  25. Alienoid 2 (2024, Action/Fantasy). alienoid_2_return_to_the_future. m. February 7, 2024.
  26. Web site: [리뷰]700억 '외계+인' 무슨 생각으로 2부까지 찍었을까]. [Review] 70 billion 'Aliens + Humans' What were they thinking when filming Part 2?. Lee Yi-seul. Asia Economy. Naver. January 4, 2024. January 4, 2024. ko.
  27. Web site: Alienoid: Return To The Future. Jennie Kermode. Eye for Film. January 21, 2024. January 25, 2024. en.
  28. Web site: Filmmaker Choi Dong-hoon's hotly anticipated "Alienoid" sequel "Return to the Future" arrives with bigger action and bigger laughs to navigate world-ending stakes.. Douglas Davidson. Elements of Madness. January 22, 2024. January 25, 2024. en.
  29. Web site: Hwang. So-young. April 8, 2024. ko:60회 맞은 '백상예술대상' TV·영화·연극 후보 공개. 60th 'Baeksang Arts Awards' TV, Film and Theater Candidates Revealed. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. ko. JTBC News. April 9, 2024. Naver. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408063013/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=437&aid=0000387494. live.

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