Movies (song)


"Movies" is a song by Alien Ant Farm, released as the first single from their album Anthology in 2001, then re-released to a larger audience after the success of "Smooth Criminal". Though it peaked only at number 18 on the US Modern Rock chart, it remained on the chart for 32 weeks, five weeks longer than "Smooth Criminal", which hit number one.

Music videos

There were three music videos made for this single. One, which was shot before the success of "Smooth Criminal" features a "behind the scenes" style shooting of the video, with grips and lighting crew interrupting shots to fix equipment, while the band performs before a tacky Hollywood Hill backdrop.
The second video revolves around their playing at a house party, and the imagined events after they each pick up a different girl at the party.
There is a bigger budget re-shoot music video, released after the success of "Smooth Criminal", which shows the band jumping through the screen at a movie theatre, and interacting with the audience in homages to Ghostbusters, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, The Karate Kid and Edward Scissorhands. At the end of the video, the entire audience jumps through the screen and joins the band. This version was directed by Marc Klasfeld.

Commercial performance

Upon its initial release, the song charted in the UK, reaching number 53 on the Official Singles Chart. After the band achieved success with "Smooth Criminal," they re-released the single. This time, it was a commercial success, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart and number 18 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.

Track listings

The original single version had two tracks, "Wish", and "Movies".
Enhanced DualDisc maxi
CD side
  1. "Movies" – 3:16
  2. "Smooth Criminal" – 3:30
  3. "Movies" – 3:20
CD in computer
  1. "Movies" – 4:27
DVD side
  1. "Movies" – 4:27

    Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications