Aliens in the Attic (2009)

About Aliens in the Attic

"Aliens in the Attic", released in 2009, is a science fiction comedy film directed by John Schultz. The storyline revolves around a group of kids on a family vacation who discover that there are aliens in their attic who plan on invading Earth. The kids devise plans to defend their vacation home, without any help from adults, while the aliens wage a war against them with advanced technology.

Making/Production

The movie was produced by Barry Josephson and it was a joint venture by Fox and Regency. The filming took place in Auckland, New Zealand. The special effects were created by Weta Workshop, the same studio behind the effects for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Actors

• Carter Jenkins played the character of Tom Pearson, the tech-savvy teenager, bringing his character to life with well-played nuances and a captivating performance.
• Ashley Tisdale portrayed Bethany Pearson, the older sister, effectively displaying teen angst and sibling rivalry.
• Austin Butler characterized Jake Pearson, delivering witty lines with perfect comedic timing.
• Kevin Nealon played Stuart Pearson, the father figure, giving a warm on-screen presence.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The voices for the aliens are provided by experienced voice actors, including Thomas Haden Church, Kari Wahlgren, and Josh Peck.
• The film features an impressive mix of practical and special effects.
• "Aliens in the attic" was the pick for Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Award's after party.

Awards

While the movie wasn't nominated for any major awards, the film was highly celebrated at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

Quotes

• "We got a summer vacation, a beautiful lake house... and a bunch of aliens on a mission to take over the world."
• "Go Green! Go Green! Go Green!"
• "No kids in sight, meaning they're exactly where we told them not to be."

Music

The movie's soundtrack is loaded with upbeat, catchy tunes that perfectly set the scene for this family adventure, featuring songs from artists like the Black Eyed Peas and Flo Rida.

Soundtrack

• "The Boom" by POD
• "Great Escape" by Boys Like Girls
• "Float On" by Goldspot