Nukie

1987 "A Magical Space Adventure"

Nukie

1.7 | 1h39m | en | Adventure

A space child, lost in the universe, is abducted by the U. S. Space Foundation. In a desperate intergalactic search for the frightened little alien, his brother Nukie® mistakenly lands in Africa where he is befriended by African twins. Together they journey through the laughter and adventure of talking lions, a greedy witch doctor, a charming chimpanzee, a feisty nun, a compassionate scientist and an outrageous romantic computer named E.D.D.I. The bewildered Nukie® follows the telepathic whispers of his brother, always believing that "If you don't know what to do, look to the stars and make a wish; if it's a good wish, the stars will hear you and it will happen." It will take you home again.

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1.7 | 1h39m | en | Adventure , Science Fiction , Family | More Info

Released: July. 01,1987 | Released Producted By: Overseas FilmGroup , August Entertainment Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Glynis Johns , Steve Railsback , David Fox

Director

Hans Nel

Producted By

Overseas FilmGroup , August Entertainment

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Steve Railsback

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David Fox

as Nukie

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Reviews

jlthornb51 Wonderful science fiction film that gives a nod to E.T. and takes it from there. Little alien Nukie wanders in the wilds of Africa until two children encounter him with delightful results. One of the best things about this motion picture is it's suitability for children of all ages. The enchanting Glynis Johns gives a magical performance as a nun who becomes part of Nukie's earthly posse and Steve Railsback in a rare role where he isn't a very tortured soul simply shines. Filmed in South Africa, the incredible surroundings add to the wonder and enhance the other worldly feel. Imaginatively produced and ingeniously realized, this is science fiction that harks back to the original 1950's classics The Day the Earth Stood Still and Invaders From Mars. Films of that kind, those that teach and inspire, are rare but this is one of them.

lepoisson-1 Some bad movies are funny. Some bad movies are so confusing they become a personal challenge to decipher. Some bad movies are so bad they're good. Some bad movies are just pure entertainment. Nukie is none of the above. This is positively the worst movie I have ever seen. The "friend" who lent it to me made me promise I'd watch to the bitter end. Let the world know I endured the entire Nukie (and the ending almost made it worthwhile).Nukie is a painful experience. How could this be written? How could this be directed and filmed? I pass this as a warning...every second of this movie is unwatchable. I certainly wouldn't let my kids watch it - they'd get nightmares.I don't understand the reviewers here that gave this movie a positive rating, unless maybe they had a copy to dump. This movie doesn't even sell on EBAY when listed for 99 cents. 'Nuff said?

potatoman4806 This film is quite possibly the worst movie ever made. I still cannot believe how horrible this movie was. The acting was terrible. The sound was painful. The camera never moved. This film is the exact opposite of everything a good movie is. Nukie is painful enough to make small children cower in the corner for days and make grown men weep. I watched this film with my little brother and we had to stop 30 minutes in because he was literally getting sick to his stomach. By all means, if you watch this movie do NOT watch it alone or in the vicinity of sharp objects. This film is only for those who are brave of heart. Therapy may be needed after viewing.

DontTreadOnMe_BS Nukie is widely regarded as the worst/most painful movie ever made. No one who has seen it denies this assertion. It tops even the infamous Manos: the Hands of Fate. As a result, it has a bit of a cult following, the way Kali, the Hindu goddess of death has a bit of a cult following.The astounding thing about Nukie is its ability to cram so much stupidity into so little time. You find yourself watching a scene, realizing that every line and every action is utterly without merit, wishing the scene would just END--then it does, and a new scene begins, equally stupid, and you realize that the last scene's eternity was really only about 30 seconds long, and this movie is about 90 minutes. That's when you look for pointy objects to thrust violently into sensitive body parts as a distraction.The other thing about Nukie, the one that leaves me in awe, is its ability to top itself in brain-killing idiocy. The movie crushes Barney's foolishness 30 seconds in, stomps Teletubbies in minutes, and after that, it's home free in the race for cerebral vacuum creation. Despite this, every 15 minutes--or less--a scene comes along which makes your jaw drop as it rockets the movie to a new depth of idiocy. Just when you think the movie has reached its nadir, a character begins dancing, or one of the aliens demonstrates a new power, or the computer learns a new lesson about feelings, and your brain tries to escape the pain by squeezing out of your skull through the pores in the bone.It's a truly unique experience.