CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAMEMovie Reviews
Story: Science fiction comedy about a shy woman who becomes romantically involved with a lesbian space alien without realizing she is from outer space. Cast:Lisa Haas, Susan Ziegler, Jackie Monahan, Cynthia Kaplan, Dennis Davis, Alex Karpovsky, Rae C. Wright, Clay Drinko, Julian BrandDirector:Madeleine OlnekOpened:January 6, 2012Length:1 hr. 16 min.
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same, Very Good Reviews NYC
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same played in New York City to very good reviews. • Susan G. Cole wrote in Toronto Now, "...absolutely ridiculous and totally charming." • And Justin Lowe wrote in the Hollywood Reporter, "A hilarious date movie... deftly parodies the myriad tropes of low budget sci-fi with obvious glee, from the alien's monotonal speech to wobbly camera-handling and cheesy special effects. Performances are aces all around..." More Reviews Below...
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same Positive Reviews (6 Reviews, reviews below)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...enormously likable... The budget probably had trouble stretching to a box of tinfoil.... toilet-flushing noises exemplify the sophistication of the special effects. Ed Wood would have been proud."(Read the full review...) 231 words, 01/06/12
Melissa Anderson, Village Voice: GOOD "Its special effects limited to interplanetary craft made of foil takeout containers, Madeleine Olnek's lo-fi divertissement proves to be more than just a jokey title."(Read the full review...) 218 words, 01/04/12
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...absolutely ridiculous and totally charming."(Read the full review...) 93 words, 05/19/11
KEY CITIES (0 Reviews)
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same has not been reviewed in Key Cities
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (3 Reviews)
Melissa Anderson, Village Voice: GOOD "Its special effects limited to interplanetary craft made of foil takeout containers, Madeleine Olnek's lo-fi divertissement proves to be more than just a jokey title."(Read the full review...) 218 words, 01/04/12
Jaime N. Christley, Slant: MODERATE(cg) "...a no-budget, eager-to-please, DIY film... Whether it represents ceaseless quirk, the can-do charm of a tight group of like-minded filmmakers, or abject horror will depend on the viewer."(Read the full review...) 648 words, 01/03/12
Susan G. Cole, Toronto Now: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "...absolutely ridiculous and totally charming."(Read the full review...) 93 words, 05/19/11
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...enormously likable... The budget probably had trouble stretching to a box of tinfoil.... toilet-flushing noises exemplify the sophistication of the special effects. Ed Wood would have been proud."(Read the full review...) 231 words, 01/06/12
MOVIE INDUSTRY (3 Reviews)
John Anderson, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD " 'Sweet, funny, clever comedy seeks crossover' would be the Craigslist come-on for 'Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same,' and it may well come true via Madeleine Olnek's wry homage to '50s sci-fi, urban dating and interspecies romance."(Read the full review...) 434 words, 01/26/11
Justin Lowe, Hollywood Reporter: EXCELLENT "A hilarious date movie for couples of all orientations.... deftly parodies the myriad tropes of low budget sci-fi with obvious glee, from the alien's monotonal speech to wobbly camera-handling and cheesy special effects. Performances are aces all around..."(Read the full review...) 468 words, 02/05/11
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times: VERY GOOD "...enormously likable... The budget probably had trouble stretching to a box of tinfoil.... toilet-flushing noises exemplify the sophistication of the special effects. Ed Wood would have been proud."(Read the full review...) 231 words, 01/06/12
14.5 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same's reviews are separated by an average 14.5 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (6 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same's reviews cover 6.0% of potential readers (average is 68.2%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,092 words involume (average is 19,979 words). Length:The film's reviews average 349 words in length (the norm is 512 words).
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same Coverage, Volume & Length (6 Reviews, reviews below)
Reviews Broke 68 Days Before Release (Norm is 0.2 Release)
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same's reviews on average broke 68 days before opening. Norm for this measure is 0.2 hours after. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (6 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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