The storyline follows an alien who crash lands on earth and is forced to assume the identity of a human, learn about human culture and how to act human.
The story is very intriguing and the film is hilarious to watch. The transition of the alien (Marshall Vargas) into a kid who's trying to fit in is what makes this so funny. When his superpower of being able to hit the ball an enormous distance is what endears him to the rest of the kids on his ball team, and his lack of understanding of what life is like for a typical US kid is what makes us laugh constantly. The acting is pretty good, especially for a film directed by a 14-year-old (Greer Miller Miller). The camera work is pretty good, typical for a sci-fi movie genre, and very well executed for a 14-year-old filmmaker. The costumes are very impressive, especially when the alien is completely decked out in alien gear, and even his skin as alienated. When he turns into a human, he just looks like a normal kid on the block. The spaceship set is very well made. Its arrival at the beginning is stunning. The background music and sound effects fit the story. There are many special effects, with the alien's powers and with the alien himself. My favorite part is when the team tries to win for Andrew, which is the alien's human name.
The message is to always be yourself and not be afraid of taking risks. There is also a sub-text about adults not accepting strangers, but the kids accepting the alien for who it/he is. In the end, love prevails.
I give Star Player 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Avalon N. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline follows an alien who crash lands on earth and is forced to assume the identity of a human, learn about human culture and how to act human.
The story is very intriguing and the film is hilarious to watch. The transition of the alien (Marshall Vargas) into a kid who's trying to fit in is what makes this so funny. When his superpower of being able to hit the ball an enormous distance is what endears him to the rest of the kids on his ball team, and his lack of understanding of what life is like for a typical US kid is what makes us laugh constantly. The acting is pretty good, especially for a film directed by a 14-year-old (Greer Miller Miller). The camera work is pretty good, typical for a sci-fi movie genre, and very well executed for a 14-year-old filmmaker. The costumes are very impressive, especially when the alien is completely decked out in alien gear, and even his skin as alienated. When he turns into a human, he just looks like a normal kid on the block. The spaceship set is very well made. Its arrival at the beginning is stunning. The background music and sound effects fit the story. There are many special effects, with the alien's powers and with the alien himself. My favorite part is when the team tries to win for Andrew, which is the alien's human name.
The message is to always be yourself and not be afraid of taking risks. There is also a sub-text about adults not accepting strangers, but the kids accepting the alien for who it/he is. In the end, love prevails.
I give Star Player 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. By Avalon N. and Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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