Boobirt Stylish but barely mediocre overall

AboveDeepBuggy Some things I liked some I did not.

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

PiraBit if their story seems completely bonkers, almost like a feverish work of fiction, you ain't heard nothing yet.

ladybug2535 I had to laugh when previewing my review, given all of the criticisms I've listed, you would think I didn't actually LIKE this film, but I did. This is NOT the worst movie ever, not at all, but you have to bear with me (and with the movie) to get to the "good" parts. If you are that kind of movie-watcher, you can enjoy this film, if not well...then take a pass. Not sure? If you can read through my list of complaints all the way down to the POSITIVE points, then you could very well enjoy this film as well as I did. While admittedly a mixed bag: special effects are cheap--something you might have seen in the 80's! On top of that, the editing is sometimes jarring or even just bizarre- - particularly as it spends far too much time focusing on those same distressingly undeveloped effects. It's obviously an extremely low budget film, and this editing choice makes that much more obvious. One of the other things that really hurts the film from the very start is the extremely loooooooooong voice over introduction which sets the setting for the story (and they don't even bother with their cheap special effects while they do it--other than an awful (particularly irritating) electronic voice modulator. Jeez! Show, don't tell! It really spoils the movie (and sets it up for failure) by boring the audience before the story even gets started. If absolutely necessary (given budget restraints) it certainly could have been edited to it's most salient points. If you don't care about the back story then just fast-forward through that part, I don't think it will hurt the movie that much if you do, but it will dump you into the middle of a conflict that might not make much sense--just trust me, there is a reason for what they do, even if (a big if!) it is supposed to make sense within the context of the history they set up for the story. Frankly as far as I was concerned, this didn't really help the plot anyway, so I'd just skip it. After all, wars are seemingly a part of human nature, so it doesn't seem that much of a stretch to assume even altered humans (supposedly "advanced" humans) would continue to stir up (or even thrive on) conflict and even enslavement. Just depends on if you can enjoy the story without context. Most of what happens will make sense without the history, though parts at the end might not without context. Since I DID watch the intro, I can't really tell you, though I think there are enough hints scattered through the story to help. Fair warning.The creature/alien human costume(s) (if you can call it that) was just bizarre and out of place for a supposedly advanced form of human. It didn't make sense. Fortunately there are few of those, and the rest of the costuming didn't stand out--which in this case is a good thing. The sets also didn't stand out--but seemed logical for the time and place. Props: I had to laugh at the use of one of their big assed guns as the actress waved it around as if it was made out of plastic and weighed nothing. You'll know what I'm talking about when you see it. Not likely, even in the future. Fortunately there are few moments like these, and again, they don't particularly stand out-- which in this case is a compliment.The music however, DID stand out, and not in a good way; it didn't help at all (especially when combined with the poor editing, overly long intro, and the other problems I've mentioned). The music was jarring yet boringly generic--not particularly loud, just inappropriate-- or even too sacchrine for the moment. It just didn't fit and by taking your attention away from the film made the other problems just that more obvious.On the other hand, While the overall plot wasn't particularly original, and the acting was sometimes hit and miss (I think it was more a failure of editing and direction than of the actors--mostly editing); the dialogue (forget the intro) and the main actors interjected appropriate nuance to their (almost) fully-fleshed characters (not the usual cardboard cut-out stereotypes which was a nice change-- especially for such a low budget film), and were pretty decent (if not Oscar material). While the overall plot wasn't particularly original,the characters were recognizable without being generic. Parts of the dialogue certainly raised the caliber of the film above the norm, and the characterizations (including the hints of backstory) made them interesting and relatable. Most of all I liked the interaction between the characters and their actions were consistent within the storyline, without being generically predictable. It's the characters and how the actors played them that saved this film.Overall I enjoyed the movie, even with it's flaws. Definitely NOT the worst movie ever--it's certainly not a "must see", but not as bad as some of the reviewers suggest. Believe me, I"ve seen FAR worse. Take it for what it is and you can enjoy it.

james-biddulph Bad acting, bad script, not too bad CGI, laughable, but in the wrong way...This movie rates as one of the worst sci-fi movies I have ever watched, it's only saving grace is the cgi which at times can be quite good, Neil Johnson the director must either have been on some mind altering drug or be just plain incompetent to allow the final result to go to the cutting room (where it all should have been cut). Jay Laisne who plays (and I use the term reservedly) the bungling captain Derasi Vorde is not only crushingly bad and unbelievable but also wooden and his childlike acting would not be out of place in a children's TV program.The plot is boring and predictable, yet another species out to exterminate the human race to become dominant species in the universe (surely there are other more advanced races out there to concentrate on).I thought it was a comedy when I first started watching it and had a laugh at it, but as the movie droned on I realised it was not meant to be funny and the laughter turned to cringing at every bad dialogue exchange, the idea of the last human being in existence is a fair one but this time it was done very badly and just does not ring true.Sorry but unless you are at a loss to get to sleep at night do not watch this, but if you suffer from insomnia then by all means watch it.... you will be sleeping in no time at all.

DebiHall2005 It is rare that one finds sci fi action films that dare to broach the themes of women's issues. For centuries, we have dealt with biological clocks, and this story shines a unique light on women's struggles with femininity and motherhood. How refreshing to have a film where female characters are more than cardboard cutouts for the hero to exploit. Hats off to Neil Johnson for creating a compelling story line that speaks to the plight of all mankind to find a meaningful presence in the universe. The special effects are outstanding, and the musical score is gorgeous. Acting performances bring the story to life. Jay Laisne is handsome and natural in the lead role of Derasi Vorde and creates the perfect charismatic hero. A good theatrical effort and well worth seeing.

nkdmn Sometimes IMDb's comments are quite excessive, you get 10 stars, then another one put 1 star. Most of the time, it worth to watch the movie anyways. But this one.. If you are going to watch this movie, don't expect too much from it. Poor poor poor special effects and discussable acting. It looks like the 80's movies.. This could've been an awesome movie and that's the only reason why I give it 6 stars. With more money and more time, this could've been something awesome! Anyways there is worst, there is better. It's just sad that the producer ain't got a bigger budget. Nevertheless it still worth watching it, just don't expect special effects with high realism or to see your favourite actor.