“Escape from Planet Earth” is a 2012 computer-animated science fiction comedy film directed by Cal Brunker and produced by Rainmaker Entertainment. The film follows the adventures of a group of aliens who work for BASA (the intergalactic equivalent of NASA) and are sent on a mission to explore a dangerous planet called Earth. The main characters are Scorch Supernova, a famous astronaut who is the hero of BASA, and his nerdy brother Gary, who works in mission control.
When Scorch decides to go on a risky mission to rescue some aliens he believes are stranded on Earth, he is captured by the evil General Shanker, who wants to harness the power of the aliens to fuel his own plans for world domination. It’s up to Gary and a group of alien misfits to rescue Scorch and save the planet from General Shanker’s evil plans.
The film features the voices of Brendan Fraser as Scorch, Rob Corddry as Gary, and Jessica Alba as Lena Thackleman, a BASA scientist and love interest for Scorch. Other notable voice actors include Sarah Jessica Parker, William Shatner, and George Lopez.
“Escape from Planet Earth” received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its animation and humor, but criticism for its lack of originality and formulaic plot. However, it was a commercial success, grossing over $74 million worldwide.
Duration: 89 min.
