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51

  • 2011
  • R
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
3.4K
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51 (2011)
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Alien InvasionB-HorrorHorrorSci-FiThriller

When reporters are granted access to Area 51 Air Force base, a breach of security turns the protected government base into a horrifying destination of terror.When reporters are granted access to Area 51 Air Force base, a breach of security turns the protected government base into a horrifying destination of terror.When reporters are granted access to Area 51 Air Force base, a breach of security turns the protected government base into a horrifying destination of terror.

  • Director
    • Jason Connery
  • Writers
    • Kenny Yakkel
    • Lucy Mukerjee
    • Joshua Grote
  • Stars
    • Tammi Arender
    • Randy Austin
    • Jillian Batherson
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    • Director
      • Jason Connery
    • Writers
      • Kenny Yakkel
      • Lucy Mukerjee
      • Joshua Grote
    • Stars
      • Tammi Arender
      • Randy Austin
      • Jillian Batherson
    • 45User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tammi Arender
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    • Sharon Solomon
    Randy Austin
    Randy Austin
    • Wounded Officer
    Jillian Batherson
    Jillian Batherson
    • Gomez
    Bruce Boxleitner
    Bruce Boxleitner
    • Col. Martin
    Vanessa Branch
    Vanessa Branch
    • Claire Felon
    Beau Brasseaux
    Beau Brasseaux
    • Airman
    • (as Beau Brasso)
    Sean Paul Braud
    Sean Paul Braud
    • Penn Guard 1
    Lena Clark
    Lena Clark
    • Mindy
    Ivan Djurovic
    Ivan Djurovic
    • Lady Death
    JD Evermore
    JD Evermore
    • Smith
    • (as J.D. Evermore)
    Ryan H. Jackson
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    Damon Lipari
    Damon Lipari
    • Kevin
    Jason London
    Jason London
    • Aaron 'Shoes' Schumacher
    Jed Maheu
    • Patient Zero
    Rachel Miner
    Rachel Miner
    • Sgt. Hanna
    Bruce Sanders Jr.
    • Airman Sanders
    Andrew Sensenig
    Andrew Sensenig
    • Dr. Keane
    Luke Sexton
    Luke Sexton
    • Lt. Walters
    • Director
      • Jason Connery
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      • Kenny Yakkel
      • Lucy Mukerjee
      • Joshua Grote
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    1bart-alfvoet

    Worst...movie... ever

    Aliens are pretty awesome and gives directors a chance to be creative.

    No such things here. A mix of wannabe dry humor in dialogues combined with extremely mellow action and a poor poor scenario.

    The aliens are less scary than a bowl of soup and the acting is well... not even worthy being described. The credibility is nowhere and even The Killer Tomatoes have more depth than this movie. I can not help but wonder how these actors can look at themselves in the mirror after seeing this ordeal...

    I've seen bizarre movies, annoying movies, fascinating movies... and this. Not horror but horrible.

    I want my time back
    5Gladys_Pym

    Missed most of the possible targets

    OK.

    An opening scene which is green screen is a SERIOUSLY bad start. It inspired no confidence, and was seriously un-immersive.

    The acting wasn't ALL bad, but was certainly patchy.

    Direction OK, script a bit rubbish, the aliens not too bad. OK, to be fair, they died a bit easily, but then masks/CGI/whatever, I thought they were OK.

    Just could have been far better.

    I wish IMDb didn't have the 10 line limit. This one isn't worth any more than I just gave it.
    5jynx242

    Well - It is exactly what it sets out to be

    I really enjoy the cheese factor of SyFy original films. They are the kind that friends and I get together and watch and make fun of. We occasionally have "live chats" on the internet while watching them so friends from all over the country can connect and laugh together.

    That being said - and taken in that context - this movie was absolutely fun! Yes - there is a low budget. Yes - the the plot, script, sets, and special effects were a little lacking; but it is a SyFy original movie and should be taken in that context. It was a cheesy alien romp that left me smiling. Certainly not a great movie, but I was definitely entertained.
    bigpaul6-740-221238

    51 out of 100

    If this were a test paper I'd give it 51 out of 100. I was really disappointed with this film as I'm generally a keen devotee of area 51 films. However, from the get go I knew I was in for a good serving of high definition amateur hour. The news anchorwoman scene which served as the film's opening just didn't look right & neither did a similar scene which served as the film's conclusion. The acting in most scenes is a little dodgy, although much of the blame must be attributed to the lackluster script & lack of finesse in the editing department. By poor editing I mean there should have been more closeups & camera angles.

    Still though, it could have been worse. What I did like about this film were the creature effects. Also, for those interested in lashings of blood & gore there were sufficient quantities of both. And to be truthful it was actually quite amusing watching the actors labor like troopers through some of the weaker scenes.

    In conclusion, don't watch this film if you're expecting something great. If, however, you're like me & just can't resist a horror flick even with a guaranteed cheese factor, knock yourself out.
    1mkrokos

    Ever heard of Oedipus?

    Like him, I want to pluck my eyes out after watching that trash. Or cut my head off and throw it in a blender.

    The aliens were really -no, I mean REALLY- badly made, the script sucked big time, the special effects had moved to another galaxy, and the acting was equivalent to the ones you would expect from any soap opera.

    I would have enjoyed any Patty episode more than this. I feel that I should go back to therapy and tell my group mates how I am wasting my life watching stupid films like this.

    Trust me... Do not watch this!

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    Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith in Men in Black (1997)
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    Bridget Hoffman in The Evil Dead (1981)
    B-Horror
    Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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    • Trivia
      Director Jason Connery is the son of the first James Bond, Sir Sean Connery
    • Goofs
      Women in the military are not allowed to wear ponytails while in uniform. The women in this movie should have worn their hair in buns.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Adjust Your Tracking (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      World News 2
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      Music by Jesse Voccia

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    • Release date
      • July 28, 2011 (Russia)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Area 51
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • After Dark Films
      • Signature Entertainment
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      • $1,361,398 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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