is a 2009 computer-animated science fiction comedy about an American astronaut who lands on an alien planet, only to discover that the inhabitants live in a society resembling 1950s America and fear him as an "alien invader". The film is an international co-production between Spain, the UK, and Canada, and was the most expensive film produced in Spain at the time of its release. Plot Overview
Cultural Commentary: Discuss the satirical take on 1950s paranoia, McCarthyism, and the universal fear of the "other". Planet 51
Furthermore, the film faced brutal competition. It opened the week after The Twilight Saga: New Moon and the same weekend as The Blind Side. Additionally, the marketing campaign struggled to explain the twist of the movie. Most trailers made it look like a standard "alien befriends human" story, failing to highlight the satirical genius that the humans are the invaders. is a 2009 computer-animated science fiction comedy about
John Cleese as Professor Kipple, a scientist eager to study Chuck’s brain. Furthermore, the film faced brutal competition