Echo (2019 film)

Echo is a science fiction adventure film released in 2019. It was directed by Dave Green, and stars Teo Halm, Astro, and Reese Hartwig. The film tells the story of a group of children who receive strange signals on their cell phones that lead them to an alien being stranded on Earth.

The plot revolves around Tuck, Munch, and Alex, three friends who discover mysterious maps appearing on their cell phones indicating a construction project planned for their neighborhood. Concerned about the project's potential impact, they decide to investigate. Their investigation leads them to a creature they name Echo, an alien being trying to rebuild its spaceship to return home.

The film follows the boys as they help Echo gather the necessary parts and evade authorities, developing a strong bond with the alien in the process. Echo blends elements of adventure, science fiction, and found-footage techniques, utilizing the perspective of the characters' cell phone cameras to enhance the sense of realism and immediacy.

Thematically, Echo explores themes of friendship, loyalty, selflessness, and the importance of helping others, regardless of their origin. It is a family-friendly film aimed at a younger audience.