About Luis and the Aliens

Oscar–nominated animation producer and director Wolfgang Lauenstein directed the animated comedy "Luis and the Aliens." The movie, released in 2018, tells the story of a misfit 12-year-old boy who befriends extraterrestrial beings that have accidentally landed on Earth. The three goofy aliens are on a mission in search of a shopping channel product. Luis, who is neglected by his UFO-obsessed father, embarks on a wild adventure to help his new friends return home, while also escaping the wrath of his school's vice-principal.

Making / Production

"Luis and the Aliens" is a German-Luxembourgish-Danish co-production by Ulysses Films, Fabrique d’images, and A. Film Production. Announced in 2015, it took several years of effort by digital artists, production staff, and voice actors to bring the quirky characters to life. The animation was done using computer-generated imagery (CGI), giving a fascinating and colorful visual appeal to the movie.

Actors

• Callum Maloney: He brings to life Luis, the protagonist of the movie. His voice acting is effervescent and fits the character of a 12-year-old perfectly.
• Lea Thompson: As Miss Diekendaker, the hard and peculiar vice-principal, Thompson evokes a sense of power and discipline that permeates her character.
• Orlando Leyba : Vic Marksman, an obsessed-UFO enthusiast and Luis's inconsiderate father, is brilliantly voiced by Leyba.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The character Luis is actually modeled after the director’s son.
• The movie took almost three years to complete.
• This is one of few animated films to have the aliens portrayed as friendly and harmless to humans.

Awards

As of this writing, "Luis and the Aliens" has not received any notable awards.

Quotes

• "To the nougat center of the galaxy!" - Mog
• "Watching soap operas is not unmanly!" - Wabo
• "Who needs a shrink when you have kebab and soda?" - Luis

Music, Soundtrack

• "Alien-Party" is a techno song played to give a comical touch to the alien dance scenes.
• "Luis And His Friends" instrumental track that accompanies the film's adventures.
• "Home Sweet Home," a calm and relaxing tune, reflects Luis' hope for a happy ending.