Martian Mockery
- Tagline
- Survival is no laughing matter... unless you're an alien!
- Description
- In an alternate history where the red planet is not so barren, 'Martian Mockery' follows the uproarious misadventures of an alien, played by Jeremy Lentil, as it documents its own attempt to survive on Earth. The alien, a hero in its own world but an anti-hero in ours, must navigate the peculiarities of Earth's environment and its inhabitants, including the enigmatic femme fatale portrayed by Jellybean Wayne. Jackie Chard delivers a performance that adds to the mockumentary's pedantic wit, guiding audiences through a series of educational yet humorous misinterpretations of human culture and survival tactics. Directed by the legendary Clint Eastwoof, this G-rated family film pokes fun at the horror genre, turning terror into giggles, as it satirizes what it means to truly 'fit in' on a foreign planet.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 9.70
- ReleaseDate
- 05/02/2024
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
6.50
In the grand pantheon of extraterrestrial cinematic explorations, 'Martian Mockery' emerges as a peculiar specimen, a film that simultaneously charms and chafes with its pedantic humor. Jeremy Lentil's portrayal of the extraterrestrial protagonist is both endearing and exasperating, as he bumbles through the earthly tableau with the grace of a Martian in a china shop. Jellybean Wayne's enigmatic femme fatale is as much a caricature of mystery as a parody of the trope, a role that she inhabits with a knowing wink to the audience. Director Clint Eastwoof's attempt at a G-rated satire is commendable, yet one can't help but feel that the film's pedagogic aspirations are somewhat hamstrung by the constraints of its audience-appropriate rating. The film's mockumentary style, under the guidance of Jackie Chard, oscillates between educational and farcical, never fully committing to either, resulting in a piece that educates as much as it patronizes. 'Martian Mockery' is an ambitious attempt to lampoon the horror genre and the concept of the outsider, and while it may not entirely succeed in its mission, it nonetheless provides a smattering of chuckles suitable for the family unit.