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The Last Starfighter (1984)

Directed by Nick Castle

Skull rating icon3.5/5EXECUTIONER "ACE"

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After finally achieving the high score on Starfighter, his favorite arcade game,...

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While The Last Starfighter is clearly derivative of other sci-fi franchises, its boundary-pushing visual eoects and lovably plucky tone make for an appealing adventure. After finally achieving the high score on Starfighter, his favorite arcade game, everyday teenager Alex Rogan meets the game's designer, Centauri -- who reveals...

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