I Am Number Four

The previews of I Am Number Four were intriguing. A story about refugee aliens fighting for their lives against non-human hunters just had a non-formulaic ring that I hoped would turn out to be a decent film.

As it turns out, I was pleasantly surprised by this DJ Caruso directed effort. His previous big screen efforts (Disturbia, Eagle Eye) were competent, well-paced films that kept the audience engaged.

I Am Number Four falls into the same characterization. In other words, it engages you. I found myself drawn into the film. I laughed at all the right times and felt tension whenever it was displayed. True, this movie is targeted towards an audience younger that I am, but my ability to enjoy this offering was not diminished by the age gap.

The acting is compelling by all the principles. Alex Pettyfer and Diana Agron are perfectly cast in the Lead roles. Timothy Olyphant gives his usual solid effort, and Callan McAuliffe is believable in the role of Sam.

The photography is absolutely beautiful, and the music is perfect.

Though touted as an action flick, I Am Number Four is more of a drama with some outstanding action (and CGI effects!) at the end. Still, the film moves along nicely, never getting bogged down.

I highly recommend you see this movie at least once! You'll find yourself pleasantly surprised by what you see.

I absolutely will buy this film when it is released. If I can find the score, I'll buy that as well!