I Am Number Four has received mixed reviews. Kirkus Reviews wrote, "If it were a Golden Age comic, this tale of ridiculous science, space dogs and humanoid aliens with flashlights in their hands might not be bad." The Chicago Tribune said, “There’s genuine suspense…it’s easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet.” Booklist reviewed it as, “Terrifically propulsive.” Publishers Weekly wrote, "For those looking for an undemanding, popcorn-ready read, this 'guy—okay, alien—gets the girl and saves the world' adventure should do the trick." School Library Journal wrote, "With its interesting premises and a fast-pace telling, the story will grab readers who are willing to suspend quite a bit of disbelief. Others, who like their science fiction with a bit more science and internal logic, will have to search elsewhere." The Horn Book reviewed it as, "Riveting." It was on the number one spot of the New York Times Best Sellers List for 7 weeks and was on it for a total of 17 weeks.
I Am Number Four
(2011)4
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, french |
| Runtime | 1 hr 50 min |
| Budget | $60 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $149 878 437 February 17, 2011 |
| USA | $55 100 437 |
| Other countries | $94 778 000 |
| Box Office – Budget | $89 878 437 |
| Premiere: USA | $55 100 437 February 9, 2011 |
| first day | $6 217 357 |
| theaters | 3156 |
| rollout | 317 days |
| Digital: World | October 19, 2011 |
| Parental Advisory | Violence & Gore |
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| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | I Am Number Four: The IMAX Experience United States |
Description
Aliens and their Guardians are hiding on Earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. They can only be killed in numerical order, and Number Four is next on the list. This is his story.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
I Am Number Four is a young adult science fiction novel written by James Frey and Jobie Hughes, under the collective pseudonym Pittacus Lore. It was first published in 2010 and is the first book in the Lorien Legacies series.Plot Summary
The story follows a teenage alien named John Smith, who is one of nine Loric children sent to Earth to escape the Mogadorians, a hostile alien race that destroyed their home planet, Lorien. Each of these children is protected by a charm that ensures they can only be killed in a specific order. John, who is Number Four, must navigate the challenges of high school while hiding his true identity and developing his powers, known as Legacies, to prepare for the inevitable confrontation with the Mogadorians.Authors
- James Frey: An American author known for his controversial memoir A Million Little Pieces.
- Jobie Hughes: An American writer who collaborated with Frey on the Lorien Legacies series.
Book vs. Film
The film adaptation of I Am Number Four generally follows the main plot of the book, capturing the essence of John's struggle to fit in while hiding his true identity. However, like many adaptations, there are differences in character development and certain plot details. Some fans of the book have noted that the film simplifies or omits certain elements to fit the cinematic format, but it retains the core themes of identity, survival, and the fight against evil.Reception
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It’s boring to watch a movie whose events unfold after 1 hour of viewing. Okay, the plot is banal, but why is it so boring and bland? The only thing that kept me glued to the screen were the pleasant actors. As a result, it was inspected on rewind. It is not surprising that part 2 never appeared.
The film is not a masterpiece, but it is worth watching. It is half interesting and exciting fantasy, and half an instructive story.
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