Welcome to G-Town (2026) Review

Welcome to G–Town is an unashamedly fun and silly new alien invasion movie which asks the question of what would happen if aliens landed in Glasgow and tried to blend in with the locals before trying to take over. So, if you have ever wondered what would happen if aliens got drunk, wore traffic cones on their heads, and worked in fish and chip shops, now is your chance to find out. Directors Ben and Nathan McQuaid clearly wanted to deliver a loving homage to Glasgow, and they hit it out of the park.

We are introduced to Bill (Danny McAllen), a slacker who gets fired from his job for not doing any actual work. After drowning his sorrows at the pub with his friends Ronnie (Ruben Ross) and Peter (Stan Ross), Bill heads for a new job interview, where the employers seem to act like they come from another planet. After botching the interview, he later encounters one of the strange people from the workplace down at the pub, and after a fight ensures, realizes that he might be dealing with an alien. He also learns that the fate of the entire world is at stake unless he, Ronnie, and Peter step in to stop the impending invasion.

The budget of Welcome to G–Town was clearly incredibly low, so do not expect any grand action-set pieces or lavish cinematography. Instead, we are shown Glasgow as it really is, with the occasional run-down buildings and filthy street corners adding to the overall sense of authenticity. The cheap rubber suits worn by the actors playing the aliens also look delightfully silly, almost as though the filmmakers wanted to proudly flaunt their low production values by showcasing how cheap everything was. There is also plenty of very silly, old-school gore, which seems to have been created with stop-motion, looking as ridiculous and over-the-top as you would expect. No AI was used in the production, so everything looks lovingly handcrafted and satisfyingly fake. However, the low budget also means that there are only a limited number of interior locations on display, with much of the film taking place in Bill’s flat.

As Bill, McAllen delivers a strong performance as a former slacker with no real aspirations, who finds himself having to quickly grow up in order to save what he cares about, with Bill’s character transformation seeming believable and competent. The Rosses are also on top form as Ronnie and Peter, who clearly care about Bill, despite his shortcomings and his lack of ambition, and the chemistry between the three actors is strong enough to help you feel engaged when they discuss their futures and whether or not they will truly make anything of their lives. While the actors playing the aliens act like they are in a perpetual state of high intoxication, which is amusing but will no doubt start to grate on the nerves of some viewers.

Overall, Welcome to G–Town is an enjoyably silly alien invasion flick which never tries to be anything else. It certainly will not win any Oscars, but this is still a fun light-hearted adventure which showcases life in Glasgow from both an alien and an authentic perspective.

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