Alienoid: The Return to the Future
Director: Dong-hoon Choi
Actors: Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin
PlotIn a futuristic world where humanity coexists with advanced alien technology, a series of mysterious and catastrophic events threatens the delicate balance. A renowned scientist, Dr. Yoon, discovers an ancient relic that holds the key to understanding these events. He enlists the help of an elite team of specialists—Jin, a brilliant hacker with a troubled past, and Min, a skilled fighter with telepathic abilities. As they dive deeper into the relic's secrets, they uncover a hidden conspiracy orchestrated by rogue extraterrestrial forces aiming to destabilize Earth’s technological infrastructure. The team is forced to travel back in time to stop these malevolent beings, facing numerous obstacles and challenges as they attempt to alter the future.
Amidst their journey, tensions rise as conflicting personal motives and past traumas come to the surface. The team encounters allies and enemies from different timelines, making it difficult to distinguish friend from foe. Each revelation brings them closer to understanding the true nature of the relic and its connection to the present crisis. Just as they start to piece everything together, an unexpected twist forces them to reassess their strategy, accelerating their race against time. The fate of both worlds hangs in the balance as the team prepares for a final confrontation that will determine whether they can save humanity and restore order.
Writers: Dong-hoon Choi
Release Date: 10 Jan 2024
Runtime: 122 min
Rating: N/A
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Home Video Reviews
A worthy successor to 2022's *Alienoid*, *Return to the Future* is a fun, albeit slightly padded, watch with superb technical merits but limited extras.
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