Three aliens escape from their mother ship located on the moon and go to Earth to check out the human race. The aliens land in Wyoming, where they are befriended by crusty, but kindly and lovable old coot Grandpa (marvelously played by the always great Keenan Wynn) and nice local teen Dirt (a fine and likable performance by the hunky Ricky Paull Goldin), who falls for sweet alien girl Robyn (an appealing portrayal by the pretty Sydney Penny). Director Peter R. Hunt, working from a lighthearted script by Christopher Blue, Christopher Adcock, and Marnie Page, relates the entertaining story at a steady pace and maintains a good-natured tone throughout, with the central romance between Dirt and Robyn providing a wealth of genuine heart and warmth. Moreover, the wacky antics of the mischievous three-eyed and three-limbed furball extraterrestrial pet Kirbi makes for a delightful source of amusing off the wall humor (kudos are also in order for the puppeteers who do a remarkable job of bringing Kirbi to convincing life). The solid acting by the able cast rates as another major asset: Penny and Goldin do engaging work in the lead roles, Wynn excels in his final film role, and the cute Rosie Marcel contributes an adorable turn as Robyn's perky younger sister Tavy. The nifty special effects, John Coquillon's sharp cinematography, and Arthur B. Rubinstein's melodic score all further enhance the overall sound quality of this perfectly amiable little charmer.
