What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. I am number four and the power of six were both rated number one by the new yorks times best seller list for a period of ten weeks. The screenplay, by alfred gough, miles millar, and marti noxon, is based on the novel of the same name, one of the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novels. I love the series i cant get enough please pleaseake the power of six into a movie. I am told the ground shook, that the skies were full of light and explosions. Judging by the special effects alone, i am number four is a successful, actionpacked scifi adventure. I am number four resolves its immediate storylines, while leaving things wide open for a sequel. In 2011, dreamworks released a film adaptation with. I am number four 2011 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Johns race is being hunted down by aliens called mogadorians, who have to kill loriens in order. It was well worth the watch if you can make it through that first half of beaten to death formula high school angst movies that twilight has seemed to spawn. I am number four the power of sixthe rise of nine lorien legacies written by pitacus lore. First in the series is i am number four which creates a background of who the loriens are, their origin and their journey to the earth.
After watching this second trailer and the alien love story featurette, i am number four looks more like itll be another forgettable teen romancedrama pic that tries to mix things up by heaping on more mindless, but unimpressive action and not much else. Now the nine children are scattered on earth, hiding. It was my first series to read in a long search to find something to captivate my attention. Virgin media movies plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. The movie is based on a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore, and it is the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four is an explosive, suspensefilled ride that will take you to the edge of your seat and beyond. Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie which starred glee actress dianna agron, alex pettyfer and timothy olyphant have been put on hold for now. With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer.
They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. John is an extraordinary teen, masking his true identity and passing as a typical high school student to elude a deadly enemy seeking to destroy him. The avr services pennsylvania which is where the movie was shot but has no trackage or. I am number four fanfiction archive with over 208 stories. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run.
This is number four, aka john smith from the lorien legacies series by pitacus lore. I am number fourthe power of sixthe rise of nine lorien legacies written by pitacus lore. I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. Aug 03, 2010 i am number four is the first of seven in the lorien legacies young adult science fiction novel series by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey etc. Theres enough energy and personality here to make a followup an acceptable prospect. Gr 9 upfollowing on the heels of the actionpacked i am number four harpercollins, 2010, the power of six opens with the introduction of a new character, number seven, also known as marina, who, with her garde, adelina, has been confined to a convent in spain for several years following their arrival by spaceship from the planet lorien. I am number four seriespittacus loretrailerthe catalyst. I am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien legacies series and starred alex pettyfer, teresa palmer and timothy olyphant deadwood. I am number four 2011 cast and crew john smith alex pettyfer seems like an ordinary teenager, but he is an alien on the run from merciless enemies hunting him and the eight others like him. Dont miss the first book in the brandnew i am number four spinoff series. The first six novels in the new york times bestselling lorien legacies series are included in this collection i am number four. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven and the fate of ten. Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails.
We were in that twoweek period of the year when both moons hang on oppo. I am number four 2 the power of six 4 reasons it should. Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie which starred glee actress dianna agron, alex pettyfer and timothy olyphanthave been put on hold for now. Number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. Readers have noted that the book has more action and romance and has a good story. Apr 16, 2019 i am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien legacies series and starred alex pettyfer, teresa palmer and timothy olyphant deadwood.
It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. The lorien legacy series is a series of books that details the history of the lorien society. Additionally, the rise on nine has been rated highly by many readers. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills.
The series follow the story of nine humanlooking aliens brought to earth when they were six years old. The lorien legacies is a series of science fiction books written by james frey and jobie hughs under the pen name of pittacus lore. The film version of i am number four movie online feels like it doesnt explain half of the things it needs to. Its also supposed to be the first in a sixpart series. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Nine aliens who left their home planet of lorien when it fell under attack by the evil mogadorian. The film was based on an incredible series of young adult books, about the last young survivors. They are being hunted as they are part of an alien race wiped out on their. Along with eight other children and their caretakers, number four escaped from the mogadorian invasion of lorien ten years ago. Jan 06, 2011 i am number four featurette courtesy dreamworks pictures.
Alex pettyfer, dianna agron, and timothy olyphant star in this tale of an alien disguised as a. I am number four which spent seven weeks in the top position of the new york times bestselling list. I am number four featurette courtesy dreamworks pictures. May 27, 2018 parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. Pdf download i am number four collection books 16 i am number four the power of six the rise of nine download.
Jun 17, 2014 i am number four behind the scenes part 2. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. The first novel of the series was released in 2010. With success of twilight movie 2008, an adaptation of the young adult novel with same title, every studio was looking for the next big thing. I wished it didnt end and made me hope that a 2nd movie would come out. The official fan page for the i am number four series. Parents need to know that i am number four is the first book in the lorien legacies series. The movie follows john smith, a humanoid alien from a planet called lorien. Mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc. I am number four movie trailer 2 official hd youtube.
The book was published by harpercollins on august 3, 2010. I am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d. The fight sequences are choreographed fairly thrillingly, the pacing skillful enough to create a few memorable jumpoutofyourseat sequences in this twilightmeetsterminator production. I am number four sees alex pettyfer star as a boy that must run from location to location, along with his guardian henri. I am number four offers a mix of sciencefiction adventure and teenage drama that suffers somewhat from plot holes and a somewhat disjointed mix of the genres.
Their purpose is to grow into their powers and return to their planet, lorien, and get it back from the evil mogadorians. Glee star dianna agron to join scifi movie i am number four. I am number four bluray and dvd hit on may 24th apr 12, 2011. It is a great scifi series, with lots of action and violence. Back in 2011 when i am number four was released then it was already assumed that walt disney pictures is already going for a full fledged series. Plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. I am number four arrives in regular and imax theaters in the u. The film version of i am number four movie online feels like.
I am number four i am number four audiobook, by pittacus lore. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. We left when we were young, almost too young to remember. I am number four from 2011 was adapted from the first book in the lorien. This aliensonearth scifi tale focuses as much on high school social life as it does on one good teen aliens fight for survival.
Alex pettyfer, dianna agron, and timothy olyphant star in this tale of an alien disguised as a high school student to avoid those. I am number four is a young adult science fiction novel by pittacus lore the pseudonym of james frey and jobie hughes and the first book in the lorien legacies series. I am number four 2011 john smith alex pettyfer seems like an ordinary teenager, but he is an alien on the run from merciless enemies hunting him and the eight others like him. The first 40 minutes it felt like i was watching a rehashed twilight movie rather than a scifihorror pic. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. Download i am number four 2011 is based on the novel sharing the same name by pittacus lore the pen name for authors james frey and jobie hughes. The book was published by harpercollins on the 3rd of august, 2010 and spent seven successive weeks in the number one spot on the childrens chapter of the new york times bestseller list. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. Al gough and miles millar, the creators of the television series smallville, were hired. This is dianna agron as sarah hart in the film i am number four. Then these movies like i am number four should keep you glued to your seats.
As of october 2, 2011, the standard dvd of i am number four has sold. Dianna agron and teresa palmer at an event for i am number four 2011 alex pettyfer and. Aug 17, 2010 number four is a fugitive from the planet lorien, which is sloppily described as both hundreds of lightyears away and billions of miles away. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager. The teenagers have been protected by i am number four. Review aggregation website rotten tomatoes reports a 33% approval rating and an average rating of 4. However, its teenage lead characters are refreshingly positive and moral, and the main romance is shown without any hint of. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals.
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