getowned-com
That is unless you want something horrendously bad to laugh at and break down as what not to do. I don't typically write reviews but something about this movie struck me as so terrible that it had to be put into words. I will break this down into parts.Writing/Screenplay : The lines in this movie were terrible, so many awkward moments, a lot of melancholy and drawn out scenes while the important scenes just seemed rushed and lacking substance. I found myself wondering about half way through the movie how is could possibly not be over yet. The actions of the characters seemed almost random and as if they were incompetent. They would do something and almost immediately change their mind, or there would be a long pause to "think about" what you're doing or should doing in an "act now" scenario. The entire premise, plot, and plot development of the movie just seemed extremely half-baked and poorly done. Many parts of the movie just weren't believable or made little to no rational sense. I could probably talk about how bad it is for an extremely long time but the point is made, it was bad. Acting : The acting was severely lacking and did not seem natural at all. I'm certain some of this had to do with the writing because a lot of the lines in the movie were poor but the actors portrayal of their roles seemed all of the place and the emotional response that should be triggered by good acting was non-existent. Their lines seemed forced. I honestly think that a significant portion of what made the acting bad was the bad writing, but this would only cause me to want to give a 1.5/10 if possible but it's a not worth a 2/10 so it stays a 1. Plot/Time line : The plot development and time line did not seem to progress smoothly. It was as if their way of portraying the passing of time was just the main character brooding constantly. I could not tell if the movie was supposed to take place in the span of a couple days or a month or maybe it was years, probably not years but basically unable to tell. It probably did not help that I was laughing at how bad it was half the time and wondering if it could get any worse. Effects : I will just briefly touch on this. The special effects were lacking in many areas, such as the action. There was continuity issues in a least a few places. Lack of typical combat effects, blood and the like. It was a low budget film so some of that is excusable, but the basics should not have been missing.Overall : Great movie to watch for what-not-to-dos. Bad movie to watch if you want quality entertainment.
John Wangsvick
Look at the cover. The spacecraft is within the atmosphere. Consistent with movie, nice. Within minutes the line "get some rest" is used. A line usually reserved for after the first act. Maybe? I made it 16 solid minutes in and then fast forwarded to the end. I'm into cheese. Like "what do you call an apple that has fallen next to you?.... Fruit by the foot" .. Thats Cheese, not for everyone, I understand. Like many things. This movie is uncheese. Its rotten cheese. If you are the creator reading this please don't let the bad reviews get you down. Finishing a feature length film is a huge accomplishment. Congrats. And hey lionsgate... Your fired.-john
James Scott
As a movie overall, I'd probably give it 5 out of 10. But I give it an extra point because what they did with what they had. It's clearly a low budget movie. Which actually had some good CGI effects/scenes. And they relied on some practical effects instead. As one that thinks Hollywood movies now a days are to much CGI and not enough story/acting. I found this a bit refreshing.It reminded me a bit of the TV show "The 100" with some "Lord of the Flies" and a dash of monsters thrown in. When you watch it, you will probably feel like you heard this story before.Now considering the Director and one of the writers, Simon Hung, has a Masters degree in Film making. I did wonder on why the writing was so cliché and predictable. Not sure if this was done on purpose or that I have seen way to many movies.The writer, director and actors are all pretty much new to making a full length movie. (a few did a couple of TV episodes and shorts). I think they all did a respectful job. But the acting was stiff in parts and overdone in others. But I wasn't expecting Oscar moments from kids in their first movie. Especially when they had no adult actors to play off of.Overall it's a pretty good attempt at making major movie. But the predictable writing, so-so acting and clearly low budget, hold the movie back. Could easily be a made for SyFy Channel movie. I look forward to seeing Simon's next attempt. As a side note, I don't know where this was filmed. But as a kid (ok, also as an adult), I would of loved to play in that scrap yard. Great location choice.
afouchs
It's my first review on IMDb and it will serve a sole purpose: I hope that reading this will make at least one person step away from this flick and save his soul (or at least his time).Bad movies are my guilty pleasure, B movie as well and i'll watch birdemic or zombeaver any day. But this film is nonsensical, mediocre, boring and cringe-worthy every second.On the plus side, the story might remotely make some sense, and I've seen worst FX for that kind of budget.But for the rest: I hate every single character, the direction is abysmal, the score is too heavy (ear that piano chump! Now be sad we command you!). No one seem to have the slightest bit of common sense Most reaction are either cliché or completely idiotic.The cast tries way too hard being cool and they all fail miserably.The pacing is out of this world and will bore you to death.I have had no fun whatsoever watching this film: It's so boring that (and i'm not kidding here) played farmville during the movie and I couldn't care less.I wish future me would travel in time and punch me in the face for watching this. So please don't be as foolish as myself and run away from this piece of mental abuse.