Screenwriter marti noxon believes a followon from the first instalment of the movie. As of october 2, 2011, the standard dvd of i am number four has sold 767,692. It ends with sexy human teenagers involved in an endless special effects battle with sexy alien. Teenage julie finds her passion for music and life while helping the phantoms a trio of ghostly guys become the band they were never able to be. Lorien legacies is a series of young adult science fiction books, written by james frey, jobie hughes, and formerly, greg boose, under the collective pseudonym pittacus lore. Plans for an i am number four sequel have been shelved. The mogadorians, led by the commander kevin durand, know about the nine toddlers that came to earth and search for them. I am number four is both a fantastic book and a great movie. Mtv and all related titles and logos are trademarks of viacom international inc.
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. Then the story picks up and the movie gets better from there. Caruso mentioned during an interview in 20 that dreamworks was exploring ways to continue the franchise, but nothing appears to have come from those conversations. Yes, i hope theres cone by a part 2 off the movie i am number 4. Henri is his cepan, or guard, but john calls him his father. 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. However, many people believe that the power of six should be a movie, so you never know. Caruso eagle eye, disturbia helms an actionpacked thriller about an extraordinary young man, john smith alex pettyfer, who. Vandergrift locations part of weeks number four film shoot. The film i am number four is based on a book of the same name. Considering the amount of time thats passed since the release of the first movie, a direct follow. What we have here is a witless attempt to merge the twilight formula with the michael bay formula. After nine aliens flee their home planet to find peace on earth, their plans are shattered by pursuers who must kill them in numerical order.
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. Then these movies like i am number four should keep you glued to your seats. I am number four 2011 brett temple was cast as number four for the cinematic book trailer for the fall of five. Review aggregation website rotten tomatoes reports a 33% approval rating and an average rating of 4.
The nine gifted loriens can only be killed in numerical sequence, with three of them having already been slain. Last year, everyone was eager, eager, eager for i am number four to. The bestselling, actionpacked i am number four series is drawing ever closer to its stunning conclusion, but the fate of the earth is far from sure and fans wont be any closer to finding. However, its teenage lead characters are refreshingly positive and moral, and the main romance is shown without any hint of improper sexual activity. Jan 06, 2011 i am number four featurette courtesy dreamworks pictures.
Thats sad, when a movie casts aside all shame, demonstrates itself willing to rip off anything that might attract audiences, and nevertheless fails. I am number four 2 the power of six 4 reasons it should. He is known as number four but his name changes every time he moves to keep his identity a secret. I am number four failed to impress critics as well as audience so i am number four 2 or the power of six never happened. This is important because the lorien legacies series is very popular among young adults currently and to make a second movie for the series might boost the popularity up by alot and its possible that this movie might become very succesful.
I am legend is the 2007 film adaptation of richard mathesons. I am number four movie trailer 2 official hd youtube. Knowing this, he and henri flee florida to paradise, ohio, where john befriends. 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. Dianna agron and teresa palmer at an event for i am number four 2011 alex. 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. John is a sophomore at his new high school in paradise, ohio. I was quite surprised that the film did less than stellar box office, particularly since this was released during the twilight craze, and it seemed that this film would appeal to that fanbase. 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.
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. I am number four is the story of john smith, or four pettyfer, one of nine survivors of a planet called lorien. Smiths next project after a four year hiatus was men in. I am number four 2011 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. They can only be killed in numerical order, and number four is next on the list. Lorien legacies book series 7 books all formats kindle edition from book 1. A warsaw prosecutors hopes rise when a body is found. 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. Select broll clips from the set of i am number four. However, its teenage lead characters are refreshingly positive and moral, and the main romance is shown without any hint of. A parttime hobby soon blossomed into a career when he discovered he really. There, they must fight against the forces of vampires, werewolves, warlocks. I am number four is a breathless pageturner of a scifi novel that will have readers rooting for the teen alien who must unleash his fire power to save himself, his human friends, and the planet. The make a lot of sequels of other great movies like.
With alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, dianna agron, teresa palmer. I am number four arrives in regular and imax theaters in the u. I am number four resolves its immediate storylines, while leaving things wide open for a sequel. I read the book, i am number four, and was excited to know there was a movie coming out. Aliens and their guardians are hiding on earth from intergalactic bounty hunters. I am number four featurette courtesy dreamworks pictures. There has been little talk of an i am number four sequel in the years since. I imagine if the sequel to the book goes well, they will adapt it into a film, but dont expect it for a while. And in the movie sams dad knows a lot about johns home planet, and about the 9, that is a really cool twist. I am number four 2 release date, cast, trailer premiere. Oct 05, 2016 i am legend is the 2007 film adaptation of richard mathesons. He has been on earth for the last twelve years, preparing for the war that will decide earths fate. 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 am number four is a 2011 american teen science fiction action film directed by d.
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. Apr 16, 2019 there has been little talk of an i am number four sequel in the years since. Hes an alien from the planet lorien, and hes on the run. Smiths next project after a fouryear hiatus was men in. But for john, keeping a low profile is essential, because he is not an ordinary teenager.
All and all they both had there good and bad moments, so i will let you be the judge, which was better, i am number four movie or book. With thematic and visual references to classic teenangst romances such as rebel without a cause and the contemporary paranormal younglove phenomenon the twilight saga, as well as a third act infusion of. There will be six books for the lorien legacies, the third the rise of nine will be available in august. They are being hunted as they are part of an alien race wiped out on their. Despite the lorien legacies limited adaptation in other media, number four has been portrayed by three known individuals. The power of six film the power of six is a film in the lorien legacies universe but was cancelled after the first film adaptation having a bad response.
I am number four sees alex pettyfer star as a boy that must run from location to location, along with his guardian henri. February 18, 2011 conventional theaters and imax three are dead. I am number four is an amalgamation of every conceivable snare for both the male and female teenage animal. There s enough energy and personality here to make a followup an acceptable prospect. Number 6 looked like a bad ass chick in the movie, which was actually pretty cool. With thematic and visual references to classic teenangst romances such as rebel without a cause and the contemporary paranormal younglove phenomenon the twilight saga, as well as a third act infusion of the michael baybrand action, i. The books sequel hasnt been released yet, but its due to be released on august 11th 2011. John smith seems like an ordinary teenager, living a normal life with his guardian henri in paradise, ohio. Feb 02, 2011 select broll clips from the set of i am number four. The movie is in its own class of being a good film. Alex pettyfer portrays a version of number four in the film adaptation of i am number four released in 2011. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Theres no indication whether a hollywood version is in the works for. Why has the movie i am number four not had a sequel.
Extraordinary teen john smith pettyfer is a fugitive on the run from ruthless enemies sent to destroy him. This is the first of a slated multibook series that, judging by this first book, will help reinvigorate a traditional ya genre thats grown a bit. But there are a lot of discrepancies between the two. There absolutely must be a part 2, i am number four is tooooooo great of a movie not to. Theres enough energy and personality here to make a followup an acceptable prospect. Now calling earth home, they are forced to hide from a group of aliens called the. I am number four, the power of six, the rise of nine, the fall of five, the revenge of seven, the fate of ten lorien legacies kindle edition by lore, pittacus. Caruso eagle eye, disturbia helms an actionpacked thriller about an. The original movie was supposed to launch a new franchise but what are the odds of an i. Caruso and starring alex pettyfer, timothy olyphant, teresa palmer, dianna agron, and callan mcauliffe. The power of six film i am number four wiki fandom. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading i am number four collection.
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