The Last Starfighter
Video game expert Alex Rogan finds himself transported to another planet after conquering the video game The Last Starfighter, only to find out it was just a test. He was recruited to join the team of best Starfighters to defend their world from the attack.
Critics Sentiment
Alex activates Death Blossom weapon destroying Ko-Dan fighter fleet
Alex asks to return home and Centauri reluctantly agrees
The film rebounds strongly from Alex's hesitant return home to the spectacular Death Blossom climax, jumping from 5.5 to 9.0.
The Last Starfighter maintains steady audience approval throughout most of its runtime, with particular praise for Robert Preston and Dan O'Herlihy's veteran performances. The film dips during its middle section when Alex retreats home, but soars to its highest point during the Death Blossom climax. Critics consistently appreciated the charming characters and groundbreaking CGI effects, even if they found some pacing issues.
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Lance Guest
Alex Rogan
Robert Preston
Centauri
Chris Hebert
Louis Rogan
Kay E. Kuter
Enduran
Dan Mason
Lord Kril
Dan O'Herlihy
Grig
Catherine Mary Stewart
Maggie Gordon
Barbara Bosson
Jane Rogan
Norman Snow
Xur
John O'Leary
Rylan Bursar
George McDaniel
Kodan Officer
Charlene Nelson
Rylan Technician
John Maio
Friendly Alien
Robert Starr
Underling
Al Berry
Rylan Spy
Wil Wheaton
Louis' Friend
Marc Alaimo
Hitchhiker
Vernon Washington
Otis
Bunny Summers
Mrs. Boone
Peggy Pope
Elvira
Crew
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