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Evolution poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.5 / 100
2001·Comedy / Sci-Fi / Science Fiction·1h 41m

EVOLUTION

“Coming to wipe that silly smile off your planet.”

A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.

Above the Line
Ivan Reitman·DirectorDon Jakoby·ScreenplayDavid Weissman·ScreenplayMichael Chapman·Director of PhotographyJohn Powell·Original Music ComposerSheldon Kahn·Editor
Cast
David Duchovny·Dr. Ira KaneJulianne Moore·Dr. Allison Reed, CDCOrlando Jones·Prof. Harry Phineas BlockSeann William Scott·Wayne GreyTed Levine·General Russell WoodmanTy Burrell·Colonel FlemmingEthan Suplee·DekeMichael Bower·DannyDan Aykroyd·Governor LewisGregory Itzin·Cartwright
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Ivan Reitman·Director
Writing· 3
Don Jakoby·ScreenplayDavid Weissman·ScreenplayDavid Diamond·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Michael Chapman·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Sheldon Kahn·EditorWendy Greene Bricmont·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
John Powell·Original Music ComposerScott Sanders·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 7
Richard F. Mays·Art DirectionAggie Guerard Rodgers·Costume DesignJ. Michael Riva·Production DesignChristopher Allen Nelson·Special Effects Makeup ArtistMasako Masuda·Set DesignerKen Wensevic·Makeup ArtistBen Woolverton·Leadman
Production· 7
Jeff Apple·Executive ProducerJoe Medjuck·ProducerDavid Rodgers·Executive ProducerDaniel Goldberg·ProducerIvan Reitman·ProducerTom Pollock·Executive ProducerMargery Simkin·Casting
Other Departments· 7
Janet Brady·Utility StuntsMic Rodgers·Utility StuntsErik Rondell·Stunt DoubleJoanna Shelmidine·Stunt DoubleEdward St. George·HairstylistEric Reynolds·Animation SupervisorColette Slattery·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
60.5
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$98M
ROI 23%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Evolution's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000080
#C04000
#FFFF00
Mood
Humorous, Adventurous
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Evolution" features four people standing on a rocky surface against a backdrop of a blue sky with stars. A bright comet with a smiley face”

comedysci-fi
Key Elements
ShotgunsCometSmiley FaceRocks
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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