From
the back cover:
Joe Morton is
bursting with charm and freshness in John Sayles' off-beat,
engaging sci-fantasy adventure about a different kind of visitor
from space. He's black, has three clawlike toes on two huge feet,
and heals both humans and ailing video arcade machines with a
touch. Fleeing to Earth to escape slavery on a distant world, he
splashes down in New York harbor and makes his way to Harlem,
where he's accepted by the regulars at a local bar, and pursued
by two alien bounty hunters. Before it's all resolved, we're
treated to a deft mix of clever dialogue, expert
characterizations, and poignant vignettes that have worlds to say
about modern society and human nature. Full of endearingly daffy
moments, this biting satire with a gentle but sharp message was
praised as a genuinely delightful, inventive and vastly amusing
comedy.
Approximate Running
time: 109 minutes; Not Rated
Cinecom International Films
Fish Factor:
Not reviewed yet...but
I'm guessing the Fish Factor is low. Fisher portrays Card
Trickster.
Merchandise:
This film is
available for purchase at the usual online video outlets.
The Brother From Another Planet Links:
Fisher Images from the movie:
Currently unavailable...
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