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Alive in Joburg (2005) review

★★★½
Rated 3.5/5
Reviewed by Arwin Edward Bagaslao · 2026-04-11
618 reviews · 1,544 films logged · 159,192 words
Good short film that really works as a pitch piece. I can clearly see how it laid the foundation for one of the most memorable sci-fi alien films to date. It already captures that raw, documentary style and social commentary, making the world feel believable even with aliens in it. Such a strong proof of concept!

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