"Planet 51" ** (out of four): Although this animated film turns the stereotypical alien invasion scenario on its head, the tale itself is old hat.
![planet-51[1].jpg](http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/planet-51%5B1%5D.jpg)
An alien invader's space ship touches down on the lawn of a home in a peaceful suburban neighborhood. Sound like the premise for a schlock 50s Sci Fi movie? Well, there's a twist: the alien is one of us, and the suburban neighborhood is on a planet that is decidedly not Earth.
Stumble This
If you liked this story, you might also like...
- Our complete archive of Big Picture Reviews.


