- Genre
- Animation
- Year
- 1983
- Runtime
- 0h24
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The Coneheads
Earthโs quirkiest aliens invade suburbia with hilarious results!
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Synopsis
"The Coneheads" is a 1983 comedic sci-fi film based on the popular "Saturday Night Live" sketch, featuring Dan Aykroyd as the patriarch of an alien family from the planet Remulak stranded on Earth. The Coneheads โ including wife Prymaat, played by Jane Curtin, and their daughter Connie, portrayed by Michelle Burke โ try to blend into suburban American life despite their distinctive cone-shaped heads and unusual habits. The story follows their attempts to adapt to human society, navigating the quirks of earthly customs, while secretly waiting for a signal to guide them back home. The film combines absurd humor with a satirical look at American culture and suburban life in the early 1980s.
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Reviews
"The Coneheads" received mixed reviews upon release and continues to have a polarized reception. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a modest approval rating around 50%, reflecting divided critic opinions. Some reviewers appreciated its quirky humor and faithful adaptation of the beloved SNL characters; Roger Ebert noted that while the film has its moments, the premise can't maintain comedic momentum over feature length. IMDb users rate it 5.4/10, indicating a lukewarm audience view โ many praising the castโs performances, especially Dan Aykroyd's and Jane Curtin's chemistry, but criticizing the film's uneven pacing and reliance on sketch-style comedy that sometimes struggles to sustain interest. Metacritic scores also reflect mixed sentiments, underscoring that while the film serves as light entertainment with nostalgic appeal, it doesnโt fully capitalize on its inventive concept. In summary, "The Coneheads" is considered a cult classic by some for its unique charm but is often viewed as a moderate comedy that appeals mainly to fans of the original sketches or 1980s pop culture.
