Area 51
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 15, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
30
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
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1
Negative:
3
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50
The A.V. ClubA.A. Dowd May 16, 2015
Though Peli stages a few fun and creepy effects shots, nothing that happens here couldn’t be surmised from simply reading the film’s title. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comBrian TallericoMay 15, 2015
To be fair, the slow burn does eventually catch fire and there’s lots of screaming and heavy breathing and dark tunnels and running and what-not. The relatively tense final half-hour is clearly the reason that very smart producer Jason Blum thought this would be a solid follow-up to “Paranormal Activity.” It’s that first hour that is the reason it took six years to (barely) get released. Read full review
30
We Got This CoveredMatt DonatoJun 28, 2017
Area 51 is everything that's wrong with not only found footage films, but also weak-minded sci-fi thrillers that think crazed talking heads and fuzzy shadows are scary enough. Read full review
20
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJun 28, 2017
Tedious, visually unsatisfying, poorly acted and narratively disjointed, Area 51 is a textbook example of directorial sophomore slump. Read full review
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