Not only do the boys defend one another against the aliens best they can, but they also defend each other against older characters who embody the issues of racism and classism touched on in the film. All the boys meet to follow Moses, and it is clear that they see him as an older brother and authority figure, even though we find out later in the movie he is only 15 (barely older than the other boys). This is brilliantly captured in the scene where the boys all run back to their respective apartments and you see them gathering weapons and protection to fight against what they thought were the same sized creature they had originally met. Each teen brings something different to the table skill and personality-wise, and they have their differing family dynamics. Our protagonists are Moses, Pest, Jerome, Dennis, and Biggz. Moving on to the characters, I personally am a sucker for terrible children and found family dynamics. There is something distinctly chilling when the loudest noises you can hear isn’t your friends calling out for you, but instead the unearthly screech of a creature hunting you. One of the best uses of this screech in the movie is the scene in a smoke filled hallway where one character gets separated from the main group. The screech is a combination of several animals, most notably a dolphin cry, and sends a chill down the spine when shrieked from a distance. As the creature has no eyes, and navigates through mainly echolocation, they are understandably loud. The first instance of the alien opening its jaws and showcasing those teeth is only overshadowed by the noise they make. Fluorescent, glowing blue, and deadly sharp, the alien’s teeth make a terrifying addition to the design. Speaking of awe-inspiring, the teeth are a work of art. And not in the awe-inspiring, ethereal meaning either. However, it leaves you as a viewer with an uneasy feeling, as when you can see the alien in brightly lit hallways, or under streetlights, you know this is an otherworldly creature. Their appearances in this different ending is slightly modified and they look meaner than their appearance in the actual film.Technical stuff out of the way, the monster is fascinating! Its fur is deep and dark enough to blend into the night, allowing it to camouflage easily in the scenes outside the apartment building. However several of the creatures were defeated by the Hulk, before fleeing the earth.
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