Enemy Mine (1985) - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

ray gower · 19th July 2002, 09:52 PM

From IMDB

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A soldier from Earth crashlands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexpected way.

An excellent film, criminally forgotten.
Two enemies, Drax and Human, with their inevitable racial bigotry face each other after crash landing, then discover that the only way either will survive is for both to work together and learn to be friends. Old story. But add a twist with the Drax giving birth before dying. Leaving our human warrior a father. Then a desperate search to find his orphaned son after being taken by human slavers and final reconciliation.

Dave · 23rd July 2002, 11:35 PM

I saw this at the cinema. I liked it but I wouldn't rate it that high. Worth renting if you have never seen it. There isn't a great deal of action, it's very talky which is probably why it's been forgotten.

Starred Denis Quaid as the human, and Lou Gossett Jnr. as the lizard-like alien. The planet they crashlanded on was called Dracon.

Krystal · 27th July 2002, 12:10 AM

Totally enjoy this movie, it was so touching. Good one.

Krystal :alienooh:

Status · 10th February 2003, 04:16 AM

I must admit, I had forgotten this one and I thought it a very enjoyable and touching film. I rented it, liked it and bought it to watch whenever I wanted.

I liked it because I thought the acting and learning to get along and teaching a child (all be it another race) shows love and loyalty has no bounds. Mushie, huh

Think I'll get it out and watch it again

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23rd July 2002, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,429	I saw this at the cinema. I liked it but I wouldn't rate it that high. Worth renting if you have never seen it. There isn't a great deal of action, it's very talky which is probably why it's been forgotten. Starred Denis Quaid as the human, and Lou Gossett Jnr. as the lizard-like alien. The planet they crashlanded on was called Dracon.

27th July 2002, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Krystal Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 2,264	Totally enjoy this movie, it was so touching. Good one. Krystal :alienooh:

10th February 2003, 04:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Status Master Confusser Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2,383	I must admit, I had forgotten this one and I thought it a very enjoyable and touching film. I rented it, liked it and bought it to watch whenever I wanted. I liked it because I thought the acting and learning to get along and teaching a child (all be it another race) shows love and loyalty has no bounds. Mushie, huh Think I'll get it out and watch it again