A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.
Practical Effects
The miniature sets are genuinely charming practical work.
Acting
Murphy commits to full body contortion as a wobbly spaceship.
Costume
The tiny alien uniforms deserve more recognition.
Director
Brian Robbins
Eddie Murphy
Dave / Captain
Elizabeth Banks
Gina Morrison
Gabrielle Union
No. 3 - Cultural Officer
Scott Caan
Dooley
Ed Helms
No. 2 - Second-in-Command
Kevin Hart
No. 17
Mike O'Malley
Knox
Pat Kilbane
No. 4 - Security Officer
Judah Friedlander
Engineer
Marc Blucas
Mark
Jim Turner
Doctor
Adam Tomei
No. 35
Brian Huskey
Lieutenant Right Arm
Shawn Christian
Lieutenant Left Arm
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Eddie Murphy's third sci-fi comedy flop after Pluto Nash and Holy Man, completing an unfortunate trifecta.
The miniature crew concept predates Inside Out's emotion headquarters by seven years, proving Hollywood loves tiny people running bodies.
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